How To Install Linux On A MacBook Pro Retina

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Jun 212016
 

By Danny Stieben at MakeUseOf.com…

MacBook Pros come with some very nice hardware, but some people want more. Some people want Linux.Whether you’d like a more open and customizable operating system or simply need to dual-boot in order to access certain software, you might want Linux on your MacBook. The thing is, MacBook Pros are also pretty closed-down pieces of hardware that make installing other operating systems difficult – Linux more so than Windows. Boot Camp won’t help you with Linux, even though it doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Here’s how to do it.

Source: How To Install Linux On A MacBook Pro Retina

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Real Hackers Don’t Wear Hoodies (Cybercrime is Big Business)

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Jun 112016
 

By Mikko Hypponen at Linux.com…

Most people probably have an idea about what a hacker looks like. The image of someone sitting alone at a computer, with their face obscured by a hoodie, staring intently at lines of code in which their particular brand of crime or mischief is rooted, has become widely associated with hackers. You can confirm this by simply doing an image search for “hackers” and seeing what you come up with.

Source: Real Hackers Don’t Wear Hoodies (Cybercrime is Big Business) | Linux.com | The source for Linux information

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Get Started with Ubuntu 16.04

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May 142016
 

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

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Ubuntu 16.04 Review: What’s New for Desktop Users

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May 082016
 

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

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The first five Linux command-line apps every admin should learn

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May 032016
 

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

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How Password Managers Keep Your Passwords Safe

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Apr 192016
 

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.

Source: How Password Managers Keep Your Passwords Safe

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6 Reasons Why You Should NOT Buy a Bluetooth Keyboard

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Apr 122016
 

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

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