4 easy Linux projects for newbies and intermediate users

kaboom-linux-command-tools-100687414-origIt’s nearing the end of the year, and most people are busy finishing up the last week’s worth of work, and students are finishing up finals. For me, the last week and a half of December is usually a time to catch up on sleep, and take it easy. But an endless flow of cookies and Netflix can get tiresome. Check this article from PCWorld.com

How to customize your Windows PC with Winaero Tweaker

winaerotweaker-100700057-mediumAnyone who’s been using Windows long enough has probably heard about all the wonderful customizations you can do to the operating system through the registry. You’ve also probably been warned away from touching the registry for fear of messing up your PC. Get to know more from this article in PCWorld.com

How to Use Apple AirPods With Android Devices

airpods-with-android-featured-670x335After their reveal a few months ago alongside the headphone jack-less iPhone 7, you can finally buy Apple’s AirPods. Since the only way to use earbuds or headphones with the iPhone 7 is via Bluetooth, these are Apple’s new official listening solution. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

5 Ways a USB Stick Can Improve Your Security

padlock-flash-drive-featured-670x335If they’re lost it’s a security issue, but there are many ways in which a USB stick can help you to improve your digital security. More of this article from MakeUseOf.com

Back Up Your Data With Rsync (No Desktop Required)

backup-data-rsync-670x335Rsync is fairly simple: it’s a tool that’s specialized in copying files. For us, this means that rsync removes many inconveniences involved in manual backups. This results in a more seamless backup process, compared to using the file manipulation commands native to the Linux terminal. Check out this article from MakeUseOf.com

8 critical things to do immediately with a new PC

windows-10-laptop-pc-100701098-mediumSo you’ve got a new PC. Awesome! That humble metal box is the key to a wide world of potential. It can help you with everything from juggling your finances to keeping in touch with Grandma to blowing off some steam on, uh, Steam. Check out this article from PCWorld.com

Your new PC needs these 15 free, excellent programs

softwarefornewpc_primary-100221420-mediumNew hardware needs new software

More than a mere blank slate, a new PC is a fresh opportunity—a collection of components that, with the right software installed, could accomplish anything from balancing your household budget to helping to cure cancer. Check out this article from PCWorld.com