Have you ever wanted to make your own home theater system? If so, this is the guide for you! In this article we’ll go over how to set up a home entertainment system powered by OpenELEC and Kodi. We’ll go over how to make the installation medium, what devices can run the software, how to … Read more
Lately, lots of people are switching from to Linux (from both Windows and Mac). As a result, users find themselves trying to find good replacements for popular Mac applications. That’s why we’ve made this article – to go over common alternatives to popular Mac programs that many may not be aware of. So, what are … Read more
Bash, or the Bourne Again Shell, is what comes pre-installed on most Linux distros. However, it’s not the only shell out there. There are several others to try. Here are six alternative shells that can replace bash. Each of them has its pros and cons, so you have to try them out and see which … Read more
Have you ever wanted to hide a file or folder on your Linux file system but have no idea how to do it? Don’t worry, this is not as complicated as it sounds and can be done rather quickly and efficiently. In this guide we’ll go over the simple ways you can effectively hide files … Read more
Switching between Linux distributions can be hard when you’re preserving user data. Many users have ways to combat this: cloud storage solutions, external hard drives, flash drives, home servers, etc. However, none come close to just giving the home directory its own isolated space so that it is safe from being wiped away. In this … Read more
Have you ever wanted to get away from Google Play on Android? Maybe install an open source ROM and use alternative ways of installing apps? There are many different ways of doing this, and they all have their strengths and weaknesses. However, when it comes to keeping these applications up to date, it can be … Read more
When setting up a new Linux install with an SSD, many don’t know what file system to go with. This is understandable, as file systems are not talked about enough. When people install Linux, often times they select the default options without thinking about it. That’s not the right way to go about these things. … Read more
When building a Linux installation, there are two options. The first option is to find a super-fast solid state drive. This will ensure very fast boot times and overall speed when accessing data. The second option is to go for a slower but beefier spinning disk hard drive – one with fast RPMs and a … Read more
Backing up app data, text messages and the like in Android can be incredibly tedious, and sometimes costly too. Many apps on the Play Store promise to back up your data but are hit and miss or cost an arm and a leg. Did you know that there’s a better way to do this and … Read more
There are dozens of Linux music players out there, and this makes it difficult to find the best one for our usage. In the past we’ve reviewed some of these players, such as Cantata, Exaile, or even the lesser known ones like Clementine, Nightingale and Quod Libet. In this article I will be covering more … Read more