Writing about technology over the years I've produced many guides on how to do cool stuff with your computer. However, without the right foundation, even the most thorough guide can leave room for pesky variables to creep in. This made me realize how important it is to establish what firm footing for technical projects looks like...
In this piece, I aim to provide a range of simple but effective options for encrypting a small number of files. In particular, these options are salient for use cases like tax filing, where users are sending sensitive documents to recipients with an unknown degree of technical proficiency. Fond as I...
In spite of being a beloved companion to computer hobbyists the world over, the Raspberry Pi doesn't get enough credit. In fact, single-board computers of all stripes haven't gotten their due -- I just happen to have a Raspberry Pi. It was upon casting a stray glance into the corner of my room where...
For the majority of consumers, cutting the cable TV cord is a mixed bag for a variety of reasons. The big misconception is that you will drastically lower your cable bill. That is not the case unless you can also pickup free TV reception from an antenna. Otherwise, you will need to use a video strea...
This piece is a demonstration of one means of setting up file-level encryption which is widely available for Linux desktop users. To offer a similar encryption scheme to as many users as possible, we'll walk through how to use fscrypt to create an encrypted filesystem. While simple, fscrypt offers m...
Average computer users would be forgiven for not having any idea what PGP is. There is so much going on below the surface of the modern computing experience that even critically important security tools like PGP are tucked away. To be sure, there are specialized circles that make regular explicit us...
For understandable reasons, people feel worn down by the volume and composition of the media coming at them. This fatigue stems from a few compounding factors. There is a strong perception that the character of the information presented by the media is warped by highly polarized players. Nearly two-...
Getting familiar with Linux up close and personal is easy to do with a free service provided by DistroTest.net, which allows testing without ISO downloads or local installations. Are you a wandering Linux distro hopper looking for a way to streamline the selection process? Are you a Windows or macOS...
A recent episode of a Linux news podcast I keep up with featured an interview with a journalist who had written a piece for a non-Linux audience about giving it a try. It was surprisingly widely read. The writer's experience with some of the more popular desktop distributions had been overwhelmingly...
It's common for Linux users to hop between distributions and survey the field, and I recently reached a point where I had to seriously rethink the one I was using most of the time. Between hardware compatibility issues with my old standby and some discouraging missteps with other go-to choices, I fe...
We've all been there: scrolling through a seemingly never-ending carousel of shows and movies available on Netflix, trying to find the one thing we might want to sit down and enjoy. Except we often end up spending more time looking for something to kick back and view than actually watching the thing...
Meaningful security is more than an app or an OS. It's a mindset. Linux security tools by themselves will not make you or anyone more secure. Security requires trade-offs in convenience, so the tools I'll highlight here are not recommended as "daily drivers." Only you can determine your ideal balanc...
Product photos are a vital part of e-commerce. Because they provide the central connection between customers and products, photos can make or break an e-commerce business. "You can have a great looking website and user interface, but if you don't have great product photos it is like driving a Merced...
As much as I love to poke at the inner workings of my computer, I'll admit that until recently, I didn't give much thought to which version of the Linux kernel my desktop system was running. For most desktop users, this isn't odd. Compatibility of kernel modules is often critical for servers and pro...
Extremely - Personalization is a must. Without it, there's little chance of earning my loyalty.
Relatively - Personalization is a plus, but I do consider other factors when deciding who gets my business.
Minimally - Personalization is now automated and commonplace. Brands must do more to make me feel special to earn my loyalty.
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Microsoft Offers Commercial Customers Test Drive of Teams Premium
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AnkerWork SR500 Speakerphone: Near Nirvana for PC Use, Phones Heck No
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Mac Mini, MacBook Pro Refreshed With Latest Apple Silicon
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How To Run a Full Linux Desktop on a Chromebook
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Linux Malware Rates Rise to Record Levels Amid Hacker Inconsistency
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Proposed US Law Seeks To Silence TikTok’s Data Flow to China
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High-End Tech Makes Its Mark for First Responders
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Aptera Solar-Powered Vehicle Set To Roll in 2023, Lightyear Puts Brakes on $250K SPEV
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B2B Funding Firms Banking on Embedded Finance
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Dissecting the Pre-CES Wave of PC and Chip Vendor Competition
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The Year Ahead in Cybersecurity: More Bots, More Money, Scarce Talent
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HP Unveils New Hybrid Gear for Remote Workforce Productivity
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Report Calls for Crackdown on Advertising by Digital Pill Mills
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CES 2023 and the Smart Energy Letdown
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How To Configure Windows To Auto Restart After a Power Failure
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Unresolved Conflicts Slow eSIM Upgrade Path to Better IoT Security
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IT Execs Share Strategies for Managing Digital and Cyber Trends in 2023
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Holiday Season Sees Onslaught of Ransomware, DDoS Attacks
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Big Banks and Big Tech Set To Square Off Over Digital Wallets
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Is a Mac Your Next Windows PC?
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Mozilla Releases Gift Guide With Privacy in Mind
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InnoView 27″ Monitor Improves the Computing Picture
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Research Finds Potential Benefits for Pre-Teen Video Game Players
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Upstart Search Engine Andi Delivers Answers, Not Lists
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AMD vs. Intel: Suddenly the Desktop PC Is in Play
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Tech Industry Trends and Predictions for 2023
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Social Media Account Hijacking Jumps 1,000% in Last 12 Months: Report
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DARPA Moves Forward With Project To Revolutionize Satellite Communication
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Gift Ideas That Will Have Recipients Thinking Fondly of You
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Color, Android Apps Change the Game for E-Paper Tablets
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Standout Tech Products of 2022
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Meta Lowers Legal Hammer on Law Enforcement Data Scraper
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Some Unusual Tech Emerges at CES
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Retail in the Metaverse Facing Hardware, Identity Challenges
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Apple Refreshes Product Lines, Introduces New Ultra Watch
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Female Army Veteran Uses Tech To Help Create a Better Future
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