More on Ubuntu 16.04, tips for getting started by Swapnil Bhartiya at Linux.com…
Ubuntu 16.04 was released in April, and it’s a great release. Ubuntu is generally known as an extremely user-friendly distribution, so it’s easy to get up and running quickly. That said, there are a few things to do — depending on your needs — to get most out of your system.
Source: Get Started with Ubuntu 16.04 | Linux.com | The source for Linux information
The latest Long Term Support distro of Ubuntu is reviewed at Linux.com by Swapnil Bhartiya…
Ubuntu 16.04 was announced recently, and, as a Long Term Support (LTS) release, the primary focus is on enterprise users. That doesn’t mean there is nothing exciting for desktop users; in fact, there’s a lot.
Source: Ubuntu 16.04 Review: What’s New for Desktop Users | Linux.com | The source for Linux information
Anyone starting with Linux, any version, would do well to review this article at TechRepublic.com…
Linux has taken over the enterprise. It runs the backbone for many of the largest companies. It’s one of the biggest players in big data. If you’re serious about moving up the IT ladder, at some point, you’re going to have to know Linux.
Source: The first five Linux command-line apps every admin should learn – TechRepublic
Password management is more important than ever. I personally use 1Password and recommend most users use something on the level of a password management app. I definitely see this as a security and productivity enhancer. Here is a good article by Michael McConnell at MakeUseOf.com…
It goes without saying that everyone needs to use stronger passwords, and the best way to do that is with a password manager. The truth is, passwords that are hard to hack are just as hard to remember, yet even so, you really do need long and complex passwords.
Interesting article on keyboards in general and why you might want to avoid Bluetooth keyboards. By Kannon Yamada at MakeUseOf.com…
Bluetooth keyboards offer a winning combination of portability and cross-device compatibility — but they’re not perfect for everyone. While there are Bluetooth keyboards out there worth buying, you should be aware that there are some real trade-offs to consider.
Source: 6 Reasons Why You Should NOT Buy a Bluetooth Keyboard
By Chris Matyszczyk at CNET.com…
In the near future, you see, the situation will be very different. You might soon be part human-part robot, at least that’s what Google director of engineering Ray Kurzweil contends.
Source: Robots could push unemployment to 50% in 30 years, prof says – CNET
By Alan Henry at Lifehacker.com…
A substantial PC upgrade, or even a better workspace, doesn’t have to be a huge project that drains your time and energy. If you can order the parts, there are several worthwhile improvements you can make that’ll pay off big when it’s time to work (or play). Here are some of them.
Source: Top 10 PC and Workspace Upgrades You Can Do in an Afternoon
Outstanding set of search tips. By Dan Price at MakeUseOf.com…
Google has now become such an ingrained part of our daily lives that we just take it for granted, turning to it for everything from recipes to directions.For the most part, it’s pretty good at answering our queries with a simple search, certainly on the more popular topics.
Source: 11 Advanced Searches To Bookmark To Become A Google Power User