Old PCs can’t cope with the demands of modern operating systems and software. While upgrading hardware such as memory can help, the better solution is a lightweight operating system. Many Linux distros are designed to be lightweight, with versions of Linux under 500MB and even under 100MB available. If you’re looking for a lightweight operating […]
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Pinterest has launched a new feature called Try On. This uses augmented reality (AR) technology to let you virtually try on makeup before you buy it. Which should enable you to try different brands and shades before you spend your hard-earned money. Millions of people use Pinterest for inspiration, and many go onto buy products […]
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Most video games don’t require much physical exertion, so your favorite hobby probably doesn’t provide you much exercise. But what if you could combine gaming and exercise to help you get fit? It’s possible to do just that with these games. While they probably won’t replace proper fitness equipment (or a gym membership), they will […]
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Torrenting files may have a certain reputation, but torrents are simply a way of distributing data. Torrents transfer data over the BitTorrent protocol to facilitate decentralized, peer-to-peer file sharing. This is why torrents are an accepted part of the free and open source software world. Many Linux distributions have limited server bandwidth available for downloads. […]
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Twitter is full of great videos. But how do you save them for posterity? While tweets can feel temporary, you might want to save videos you have seen on your timeline. Unfortunately, Twitter doesn’t offer a native way to save videos. In this article, we show you how to save videos from Twitter. And if […]
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Dom Hofmann, the co-founder of the long-lost but never-forgotten Vine, has launched Byte. This is a new way to create and share short videos. So Byte is not only the spiritual successor to Vine, but also direct competition to TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. A Brief History of Vine and Byte In 2012, a new app […]
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