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PyCharm - Python IDE Full Review
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PyCharm - Python IDE Full Review

Pycharm is a Python Integrated Development Environment for Professional Developers and also anyone who can code in python or even learning how to code in python. There are two versions, a paid professional version or a community edition which is free for use. Though not all features in the professional version are included in the community edition. Alright, let’s dig into it. Install Pycharm on Linux There are two methods of installing Pycharm: 1. Using the software center 2

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LibreOffice 6 Review
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LibreOffice 6 Review

LibreOffice is an office productivity suite that is similar to Microsoft Office Suite. It has a word processor program called Writer, spreadsheet known as Calc, and presentation as Impress. Other than these programs it also has a Draw, Base, and a Math program. LibreOffice can be installed on almost all platforms: Windows, OS X, Linux and certain UNIX OS.   LibreOffice 6 LibreOffice 6 is the newest version released in 2018 with many new features and refinement. I’ll be covering the

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Top 5 Linux Partition Managers
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Top 5 Linux Partition Managers

There are many programs out there that help users manage partitions on their drives. Some, like fdisk, are command-line tools. Others have a GUI (graphical user interface), like GParted. I shall demonstrate, today, five very good Linux partition managers, both graphical and text-only.   WORD OF WARNING: Managing partitions is a high-risk activity that may result in the loss of data if you are not careful. Be sure to make backups of everything you don’t wish to lose if the worst should ha

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Meltdown And Spectre Processor Vulnerabilities: Is It Time To Revive Open Source Alternative?
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Meltdown And Spectre Processor Vulnerabilities: Is It Time To Revive Open Source Alternative?

The beginning of the year 2018 brought new challenges in the form of Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities in most of the processor architectures.  In layman terms, both of these vulnerabilities allow hackers to steal sensitive data like passwords.  This vulnerability is applicable to Intel, AMD, and ARM. This means the problem is universal as it affects almost all devices ranging from embedded devices, smartphones, desktops, and servers to supercomputers.   A Brief History of Spectre an

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PlayOnLinux For Easier Use Of Wine
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PlayOnLinux For Easier Use Of Wine

PlayOnLinux is a free program that helps to install, run, and manage Windows software on Linux. It can also manage virtual C: drives (known as Wine prefixes), and download and install certain Windows libraries for getting some software to run on Wine properly. Creating different drives using different Wine versions is also possible. It is very handy because what runs well in one version may not run as well (if at all) on a newer version. There is PlayOnMac for macOS and PlayOnBSD for Fre

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Linux Phones That Could Not Survive
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Linux Phones That Could Not Survive

Linux Enthusiasts have always wanted to get their favorite operating system in the palm of their hands. Just like our computers we wish to have robustness, customizability and the ability to do what we want on our phones too. Though there is no denying the fact that we have had several Linux phones, they haven’t really been well received by users. Some people might argue about Google’s Android being based on the Linux Kernel but you know what we are talking about. So, In this article let

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Best Linux Screenshot And Screencasting Tools
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Best Linux Screenshot And Screencasting Tools

There comes a time you want to capture an error on your screen and send it to the developers or want help from Stack Overflow, you need the right tools to take that screenshot and save it or send it. There are tools in the form of programs and others as shell extensions for GNOME. Not to worry, here are the best Linux Screenshot taking tools that you can use to take those screenshots or make a screencast. Best Linux Screenshot Or Screencasting Tools 1. Shutter Shutter is one

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Linux Vs. Unix
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Linux Vs. Unix

In computer time, a substantial part of the population has a misconception that the Unix and Linux operating systems are one and the same. However, the opposite is true. Let’s look at it from a closer look.   What is Unix? In IT, we come across Unix as an operating system (under the trademark), which was created by AT & T in 1969 in New Jersey, USA. Most operating systems are inspired by Unix, but Unix has also been inspired by the Multics system, which has not been completed.

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Best Open Source Web Browsers
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Best Open Source Web Browsers

The browser market has always been hot with some really great offerings. Even though the Google-owned ‘Chrome’ holds the biggest share in the browser market, some of us might find it a little unsafe since it is not open-source. Nevertheless, here we compile a list of the best open source web browsers for you. Best Open Source Web Browsers Firefox Firefox is the best alternative to Google’s Chome. Firefox is a completely free and open source browser from the Mozilla founda

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10 Reasons Why Linux Is Better Than Windows
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10 Reasons Why Linux Is Better Than Windows

It is often seen that people get confused over choosing Windows or Linux as a host operating system in both server and desktop spaces. People will focus on aspects of cost, the functionality provided, hardware compatibility, support, reliability, security, pre-built software, cloud-readiness, etc. before they finalize. In this regard, this article covers ten reasons for using Linux over Windows.   10 Reasons Why Linux Is Better Than Windows 1. Total cost of ownership The

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Best Linux Music Players In 2023
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Best Linux Music Players In 2023

For all the music lovers, what better way to enjoy music and relax than to stream your music online. Below are some of the best Linux music players in 2023 you can use to stream music online and how you can get them running on your machine. It will be worth your while. * Best Linux Music Players * Spotify * Amarok * Audacious * Rhythmbox * VLC Media Player * Harmony * Mellow Player * Conclusion Best Linux Music Players Spotify Spotify i

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Best Programming Languages To Learn In 2023
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Best Programming Languages To Learn In 2023

Programming is growing as one of the most sought-after professions, unlike olden times when software making was limited to just a handful of programming languages. Today we have a large variety of choices when it comes to programming languages. With the cross-platform support growing, most programming languages can be used for multiple tasks. Here let us have a look at some programming languages that you might want to learn in 2023 if you have not already.   Best programming langua

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