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Linux

Linux (especially Ubuntu) tips & tricks

7 Great XFCE Themes for Linux
How to Extract Zip Files in Linux
A Complete List of Google Drive Clients for Linux
How to Watch Your Favorite Streaming Services on Linux
How to Use Dropbox in Non-Ext4 Linux Filesystem

Windows

Windows Tips & Tricks

Latest Windows 10 Security Threats and Vulnerabilities (2019)
How to Use Rufus to Create a Bootable Flash Drive
Latest Windows 10 Update Problems and How to Fix Them
What Is svchost.exe, and Should You Stop the Process?
How to Run Automatic Commands at Command Prompt/Powershell Start

Internet

Technology on Internet

What Is "Ping" and How Does It Affect the Internet?
The 5 Best Sites to Buy Cheap Downloadable PC Games
4 of the Best Twitter Alternatives
What Is Localhost and How Is It Different from 127.0.0.1?
How to Bypass Paywalls of Leading News Websites

Android

How to Block Websites on Any Android Phone
How to Install Apps on Android without Google Play Store
6 of the Best Dating Apps for Android
How to Compress Large Audio Files in Android
9 of the Best Android Apps Not on the Google Play Store

Mac

Mac OS X tips & tricks

How to Boot to Safe Mode in macOS
How to Completely Uninstall an App on Mac
5 of the Best Graphical Git Clients for Mac
How to Force Quit an Application in OS X
5 of the Best Alternatives for the macOS Terminal App

Browsers

Productive tips, tricks and hacks for your desktop browsers.

Share Encrypted Files for Free with Mozilla's Firefox Send
How to Block Microsoft Edge from Running in the Background
The Ultimate Superuser's Guide to uBlock Origin
12 Chrome Flags You Should Enable for a Better Browsing Experience
Chrome Apps, Plugins, Extensions: What's the Difference?

Deals

Save with Humble Book Bundle: Web Programming by O'Reilly
Choetech iPad Pro PU Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Case for Under $25
Soundcore Truly-Wireless Earbuds, Liberty Neo by Anker, for Just $49.99
Save with Humble Book Bundle: Linux by Wiley
AWS Certified Architect Developer Bundle 2019 Now Just $35

iOS

5 of the Best Free Movie Apps for iPhone
7 of the Best Siri Shortcuts for iOS Power Users
How to Better Organize Apps on Your iPhone
How to Supercharge Apple Reminders with Goodtask
5 of the Best Document Scanner Apps for iOS

Software Tools

How to Use Rufus to Create a Bootable Flash Drive
10 Best Open-Source Software to Try in 2019
Recovery Toolbox for Word: An Easy Way to Repair Corrupt Word Files
LibreOffice vs. OpenOffice: Making the Write Choice
FreeNAS vs. Unraid: Which Is Best for Your Storage Needs?

Hardware Guides

Information on PC hardware

How to Decide If It's Time for a New Computer
What to Do When Your Bluetooth Will Not Connect
SATA vs NVMe: Which One Should You Get for Your SSD
What You Need to Know About NVMe SSD
80 Plus Power Supply Ratings and What They Mean

Gadgets

New gadgets in the market

Elecjet Apollo Traveller Power Bank Has the Fastest Recharge Time
How to Use Amazon Alexa Devices as an Intercom
ZENBRE Z8 Plus Bluetooth Speakers Sound Great
5 of the Best Kindle Alternatives
5 of the Best Third-Party PS4 Controllers

Mobile

Mobile apps

The 5 Best Apps to Sell Your Old Stuff that No Longer Sparks Joy
5 Useful Mobile Apps to Help You Deal with Long Layovers
What to Do If Someone Has Access to Your WhatsApp Account
Where Does Your Phone Come From?
The Best Apps to Send Money Cheaply

News

Apple 2019 Event: Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple Card
Google Limiting Gmail Options in IFTTT by End of March
Nokia Phones Sending Data to Chinese Servers without User Knowledge
Call of Duty Coming to iOS and Android. Pre-Register for Beta
Google Announces Stadia Game-Streaming Service

Opinions

Opinions on various technology topics

What Can Social Media Do to Prevent the Spread of Violence
Would It Upset You to Be Diagnosed by a Robot?
The World Wide Web Turns 30. Here's What It Has Become
Do You Trust Logging in to Sites with Your Phone?
Are You Waiting to Buy a Foldable Phone?

WordPress

How to Add a WhatsApp Chatbox to Your WordPress Site
7 of the Best Notification Plugins for WordPress
How to Move WordPress from Localhost to Production Server
How to Configure WordPress to Send SMTP Mail
WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: What's the Difference and Which One Should You Use?

How Things Work

How Things Work explains complicated technology in simple words so you can understand how everything works.

What Is "Ping" and How Does It Affect the Internet?
Hashing vs. Encryption: How Your Password Is Being Stored in Server
Audio Wars: Digital (S/PDIF) vs. HDMI vs. Analog
The Pros and Cons of Your Technology's Short Lifespan
How macOS App Sandboxing Protects Users

Gaming

Gaming news, tips & tricks

Call of Duty Coming to iOS and Android. Pre-Register for Beta
Google Announces Stadia Game-Streaming Service
5 of the Best Third-Party PS4 Controllers
5 of the Best Third Party Xbox One Controllers
6 New iOS and Android Games to Play in March 2019

Software Hacks

Useful software hacks that you need to know

How to Use Nginx as a Reverse Proxy
How to Measure the Distance Between Two Points in Google Maps
9 of the Best Kodi Add-ons to Stream Your Favorite Sports
How to Add Text to a Video in Final Cut Pro
7 Free Excel Templates to Help Manage Your Budget