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4 Ways to Make a File in the Linux Terminal
I’m a Linux terminal fan, always on the lookout for ways to perform common operations directly from the command line. One such operation I often perform in the terminal is the quick creation of a file. Several Linux commands allow us to create files without leaving the terminal. Create Files With No Content Sometimes, you just need a placeholder—a file…
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Here’s How I Experience Space Without Leaving Earth
Despite what some billionaires might want, we aren’t yet at the point where anyone can just book a ticket online to visit space, which means if you want to get a taste of the great beyond, you need to use some more mundane methods. Personally, these are some of the ways I’ve experienced outer space on Earth. 6 Virtual Reality…
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Chrome and Google iPhone Apps Are Getting Circle-To-Search
One of the most recent, and useful, improvements we’ve seen on Android phones is the addition of Circle to Search, which lets you circle anything on your screen to search it on the web. Now, thanks to Google Lens, iPhones are getting pretty close to that. Google has announced two big updates to its visual search tool, Google Lens, for…
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Temu’s Annoying Promotional Emails Are the Worst
Summary Temu has good products & services, but their marketing emails are too aggressive. Their app is tolerable, but the daily emails are often misleading and overwhelming. Customers appreciate discounts, not deceptive subject lines in spam emails. Temu is doing business all over the world, and many people seem perfectly happy with it, despite a mild reputation for products that…
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What’s The Difference Between a Game Remake and Remaster?
Summary Remasters preserve & polish original games, while remakes are new games adapted from old ones. Remasters upgrade graphics & gameplay, while remakes offer different events & storylines. Both remasters & remakes bring value by revitalizing franchises for modern audiences. Now that video games have a substantial history, there are plenty of developers (and publishers) that want to bring older…
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6 Features That Would Make Google Keep Better
Quick Links Integrating Keep Into Calendar More Sorting Options (Like Sorting by Date or Alphabet) Google Keep has always been my go-to note-taking app—quick, simple, and accessible on almost every device. But like any app, even our favorites can benefit from an upgrade. Today, let’s explore some exciting ideas that could take Google Keep to the next level. 6 Lock…
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Whatever Happened to Ubuntu TV? Where Linux Smart TVs Are Now
Many of us have dreamed of running Linux on all the things, including our TVs. A decade ago, Ubuntu TV promised to make this a reality. What happened, and are would-be Linux TV viewers out of luck? When Ubuntu Expanded Beyond Computers 2012 was an ambitious year for Canonical. Ubuntu was the most popular version of desktop Linux in the…
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Valve Releases Team Fortress 2 Code, Promises to Update Old Games
Valve’s latest Source SDK update contains the full client and server code for TF2. The company has also confirmed that classic Source Engine titles will soon gain 64-bit binary support. Let’s start with the Team Fortress 2 news, as that’s more prescient than the 64-bit thing. Developers can now access the TF2 game source code for free through the Source…
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How Does NASA Get Photos Back From Deep Space Probes?
Every once in awhile, NASA publishes a photo of something in space taken by one of their probes. But how exactly do probes in deep space send those photos back to us on Earth? Well, it’s actually pretty simple, and you use technology operating on similar principles every day without realizing it. NASA Uses Wireless Data Transmission to Communicate With…
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Is Your Wi-Fi Putting Your Data at Risk? Here’s How to Stay Safe
Summary Setting up Wi-Fi security doesn’t have to be difficult. Change the default admin password, pick a solid encryption method, keep your firmware current, and use a VPN if you like an added layer. These steps won’t guarantee perfect security at all times, but they’ll make your network far more secure. Wi-Fi networks power a lot of our routines, from…
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