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6 features I'd like to see Linux borrow from MacOS
57 minutes ago by Jack Wallen
Google Drive for Android update makes it easier to find what you're looking ...
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AlmaLinux 9.4 beta is out: 4 reasons to consider it for your desktop
20 hours ago by Jack Wallen
How to schedule a text on Android - quickly and easily
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The best Linux laptops you can buy: Expert tested
April 19, 2024 by Taylor Clemons

6 features I wish MacOS would copy from Linux

With a little help from Linux, MacOS could become an even bigger force.

5 simple things you should do to make MacOS more secure

Although MacOS is fairly secure out of the box, it could still use a bit of tweaking to get the most out of security. Here are five things you can do to protect your machine and your data.

March 27, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Mac OS

I've tested tons of Android office suites and these 3 are good as Google's (if not better)

You don't have to be at your desk to work effectively on documents. These three outstanding alternatives to Google and Microsoft will keep you productive on the go.

March 26, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Android

Regatta OS 24 is the distribution to beat for gaming on Linux

If you're a gamer and a Linux fan, Regatta OS is a Brazilian Linux distro that could be right up your alley.

March 26, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux

Fedora 40: The 4 new features I'm most excited about

If you're a fan of Fedora desktop Linux, you'll be happy to know its latest release is right around the corner and it has something for everyone.

March 26, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux

My 5 favorite Linux text editors (and why you should be using one)

Name your desktop distro and I've got a great (and easy-to-use) text editor to recommend. And no, you won't find vi or Emacs on this list.

March 25, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux

5 Linux file and folder management commands you need to know

Already know the 5 most essential Linux commands? Great! But for maximum productivity, you should learn these 5 too. (You'll thank me later.)

March 25, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux

Apple is finally adding an iOS home screen feature that Android has had for 15 years

For the first time, iPhone users will be able to add blank spaces to their home screen.

March 25, 2024 by Artie Beaty in Mobile OS

I love everything about this budget Android tablet (especially the price)

Blackview's Mega 1 is an 11.5-inch Android 13 tablet with a 120Hz display, 256GB of storage, and 24GB of RAM. What's more, it comes at a great price.

March 22, 2024 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Android

You can now view, search, and filter your entire Apple App Store purchase history

Apple's App Store now shows you a detailed view of all the items you've purchased, which you can filter by date, price, and other factors.

March 21, 2024 by Lance Whitney in iOS

My top 5 user-friendly GUI backup tools for the Linux desktop (and why you need one)

If you're not backing up your important files, you risk losing them. On the Linux operating system, there are plenty of GUI backup tools but these five are the ones any user can work with, regardless of experience.

March 20, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux

GNOME 46 is out. Here are all the improvements you need to know

If GNOME is your Linux desktop environment of choice, you'll be pleased to know the latest version adds plenty of polish.

March 20, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux

The top 5 GNOME extensions I install first (and what they can do for you)

If GNOME is your desktop environment of choice, then you owe it to yourself to experience the customizations that come with extensions. Here are my top 5 favorites that help make GNOME more useful.

March 20, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Linux

How to access your Apple Card transactions for tax reasons

Whether you've earned interest on an Apple Card Savings Account or need to deduct certain expenses, here's how and where to find the information you need.

March 20, 2024 by Lance Whitney in iOS

My 4 favorite Android note-taking apps for staying organized and on track

I've tried many note-taking apps for Android and these are the four that I most recommend.

March 19, 2024 by Jack Wallen in Android

MacOS Sonoma 14.4 bug round-up: What to know before you update

Printers, USB bugs, Java, and more are reportedly broken by the latest Mac update, but it's unclear just how widespread these issues are.

March 19, 2024 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mac OS