We all know about browsers such as IE, Firefox, and Chrome, but there are many more, and some are well worth a look The internet browser is an essential application. Everyone with a PC needs one if they plan to go online, and a minuscule amount of PC users go without one. Therefore, the humble … Read more
Free Alternatives To Commercial Software If you’re on a limited budget or just like free and open-source software, Roland Waddilove has some alternatives to popular commercial software that might be right up your street Commercial software like Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and other applications sell in huge volumes because they’re excellent. They’re also expensive, especially … Read more
It’s the most important program on your PC, but is your antivirus software doing its job? Will Stapley examines five of the best new security suites that aim to keep you safe. Working silently in the background, your security software promises to protect you from malware. But how can you be sure it’s blocking every threat? … Read more
Bosch GEX34-6N Random Orbit Sander Bosch has revamped its line of random orbit sanders for better dust collection and decreased vibration without sacrificing performance. I got my hands on their 6-inch GEX34-6N to see for myself. I put the tool through its paces, sanding a half-dozen hard maple cutting boards along with the parts for … Read more
Looking to make video calls via your desktop PC? Want to improve on your laptop’s built-in webcam? Jonathan Parkyn reveals what to look for when choosing one, and recommends the best available now
Written by Adam Hunt Ubuntu Unity brings back Unity 7, which was the face of Ubuntu from 2011-2017, and which still has a lot of fans, due to its efficient design and maximum use of keyboard shortcuts. [wpsm_toplist] Ubuntu Unity’s second release, version 20.10, came out on the same day as all of the other … Read more
Jonni Bidwell is on a brave quest to banish binary blobs from his legendary Eee PC. Will this distro prove helpful, or become more of a hindrance? Read our Trisquel 9.0 Etiona Review. [wpsm_toplist] IN BRIEF A distro for those who take software freedom seriously. Featuring the blobless Linux- libre kernel and only FSF- approved applications. … Read more
The distribution that brought Arch to the masses continues to amass new features and win over Jonni Bidwell, who’s never easily pleased. [wpsm_toplist] In brief The latest point release of the ever-popular Arch-based distro. Available in Xfce, Gnome and KDE flavours. More suited to intermediate users than beginners. See also: Arch Linux, KaOS, ArchLabs, Endeavour … Read more
Bodhi Linux REVIEW Written by Jason M With each new review, I am trying to add something that refines the review itself. If you have ideas, or requests for a Distro to be reviewed, please let me know. Even though I have screenshots that show my laptop specs, I am including them in the text just … Read more
Classic Start 4.4 Review https://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/releases/tag/v4.4.109-dev What you need: Windows 7, 8/8.1 or 10 Fans of Classic Shell the free program that lets you replace Windows 10’s unwieldy Start menu with a simpler version reminiscent of Windows 7 were left out in the cold last year when the developer. Ivo Beltchev, suddenly pulled the plug on … Read more
ACER’S POWERFUL, PREMIUM CHROMEBOOK COMES AT A SERIOUS PRICE. Read our Acer Chromebook 715 Review. JUSTIFYING A NEAR FOUR-FIGURE PRICE TAG IS A TOUGH ASK WITH ANY CHROMEBOOK. AND WE’RE NOT CONVINCED ACER HAS ENTIRELY PULLED IT OFF. THE NEW ACER Chromebook 715’s near four-figure price tag seriously raises expectations for both build quality and … Read more
In a world of competing processors and operating systems, John Knight explores how the PC began. Read our Evolution of computer. THE PC. The personal computer. The IBM-compatible. Whatever you want to call it, somehow this machine has maintained a dominant presence for nearly four decades. If you try to launch a program from the … Read more