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Linux Distributions Nov 28, 2018 9 min read

47 GNU/Linux Distributions For Your Desktop, Old Computer, Hobbies Or Raspberry Pi

The world of GNU/Linux distributions is a world full of open source and mostly free operating systems, all of them based on the same core. If you are thinking about giving some of them a chance, here are 47 GNU / Linux distributions series so you can find the one that best suits what you are looking for. We will start with the best and simplest to start and take the first steps in GNU / Linux, and then we will continue with some a little more advanced. Once covered these two, we will tal

Reviews Nov 19, 2018 4 min read

Best Open Source Skype Alternatives For Linux

Video calls and conferencing have become almost a regular thing. Interviews, business talks, personal calls are all made on video call software like Skype. However, Skype has always given updates and feature upgrades to Linux users very late. It almost feels like Skype doesn’t care about it’s Linux users. So we actually decided to look at some open-source Skype alternatives for Linux. Ring As per the official description, ‘Ring is a free and universal communication platform which p

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Linux tools Nov 17, 2018 3 min read

Rclone - An Rsync Alternative To Sync File With Online Cloud Storage

Backup and Sync are have become essential today and this brings tools like rsync. Rsync is an amazing tool to sync files between 2 computers. But wouldn’t it be cooler if we could sync files from a computer to cloud storage. This is where rclone – a mod of rsync comes in. Rclone can sync files from your computer to cloud-based storage services including google drive, one drive, drop-box, amazon drive and many more. Installation The installation is pretty simple just head over

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Reviews Nov 6, 2018 3 min read

Wonderwall: Cool Wallpaper Program For Linux

Wonderwall is a snap app cool wallpaper program for Unity and GNOME Desktop Environment. Its simple user interface allows the user to easily browse, download and install wallpapers on his Ubuntu desktop. The program provides high-resolution images which are suitable for modern widescreen monitors. However, it is still in its infancy so certain features are still buggy but not critical enough to negatively impact the program’s functionality. Installing Wonderwall Launch Ubuntu

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Raspberry Pi Series Oct 30, 2018 3 min read

Best Projects Created With Raspberry Pi - Part 10

Raspberry Pi is rated as one of the best computing devices for the dynamic world of prototype experimentation and Do-It-Yourself projects. The PI is a very versatile computer praised for its ability to enhance computing activities in any niche from astronomy, computer science to environmental science. From the start of this series, we have been reviewing the PI and offering information ranging from the best Raspberry operating systems, how to use python with the PI to ten things lists r

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Linux Tutorials Oct 24, 2018 4 min read

MongoDB Vs. MySQL

The past few years have seen a huge spike in the number of websites and apps using NoSQL databases. With MongoDB topping the charts everywhere. It is indeed fascinating how the modern web has drifted away from traditional SQL based databases. MongoDB and other NoSQL databases have a new approach in storing and retrieving data. So let us have a look at some of the key factors in which MongoDB differs from MySQL. Data Modelling With a traditional SQL database like MySQL, we ne

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Reviews Oct 22, 2018 2 min read

Colibri - A Browser Without Tabs

Almost all browsers are competing with each other in terms of functionality, speed, and performance. Though I did recently settle for Firefox as my default browser, I am still looking for better options. And this quest of mine took me to Colibri – A Browser without Tabs. I was really interested in finding out what this meant. How could a browser be without tabs? It’s like a car without wheels. So here is a review of Colibri. Availability and Installation Colibri is available f

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Linux Distributions Oct 19, 2018 4 min read

Is New Ubuntu 18.10 Worth Installing?

The new Ubuntu release “Cosmic Cuttlefish” has hit the OS market after 6 months of development. I’ve been using it since it came out and now here is what I have to say about it. In this article, I’ll talk about the new things it brings in and also if it’s the release worth upgrading to. So let’s go. Before I start the review, let me first mention the Ubuntu 18.10 comes with 9 months of support. So anyone who doesn’t like to change the primary system every 9 months, should install this

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Games Oct 4, 2018 3 min read

Ravenfield A Single-Player 3D Shooting Game

Ravenfield is a single-player 3D shooting game available on itch.io and steam. The game is still in beta so it looks like a “prototype” i.e., not complete, still yet it’s completely playable and fun at the same time. I’ve tried the game and discovered it to be more enjoyable than Red Eclipse or Open Arena, mainly due to the reason that Ravenfield game physic is realistic and comes equipped with many interactable objects. System requirements Fairly modern hardware is all one ne

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Linux Tutorials Sep 26, 2018 8 min read

Why Nerds Use Linux

In life, there are many reasons for a person to embrace a new idea or way of life. Most of the time because it does him good. And there are always no reasons why such an idea should be flaunted, in order to bring this good to more and more people, as a cascade effect. Today I bring some particular reasons why a person chooses to use Linux:1) A good reason to use Linux is to have the pleasure of saying you do not use Windows when someone asks you to go to your home to fix your computer an

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Linux Distributions Sep 8, 2018 9 min read

Top 10 Unix Based Operating Systems

The UNIX operating system was created more than four decades ago at AT&T’s Bell Laboratories. With continuous development since its inception, UNIX has made its presence from tiny embedded devices to servers and supercomputers. This article provides a brief history, philosophy, specification of UNIX and discusses the top ten operating systems of the UNIX systems. Brief History of UNIX In terms of evaluation of operating systems, UNIX has a long history. In the 1960s, MIT al

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Raspberry Pi Series Sep 3, 2018 5 min read

Raspberry Pi Vs. Arduino

Most people find it difficult to differentiate between pi and an Arduino. What most people do not understand is that a Raspberry Pi is a microcomputer while the Arduino is a micro-controller. This article is about laying out those differences and simplifying each bit by bit. Most probably some of you might have used a Pi and never used an Arduino. Follow Raspberry Pi series Chances are you haven’t used either of them and you are in a dilemma on what to pick between both for your projec

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