Once computers started using the modern 64-bit architecture, users soon realized that running those old 16-bit applications wasn’t going to work. Why can’t 64-bit machines run 16-bit apps? The answer to that question can be confusing, depending who you ask. For one thing, it isn’t actually impossible to run 16-bit apps. It’s just difficult. Secondly, […]
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If you’ve ever felt your current Linux operating system lacking in some ways, there are a number of things you can do to help fix this. It’s easy to adjust your desktop’s look and feel, for example, sometimes to amazing degrees. Switching regularly between different Linux operating systems (better known as distro hopping) is one […]
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There are a multitude of Linux operating systems to choose from. Spin-offs, clones and distributions (another word for “operating systems”) based on other distributions. One example is Linux Mint, which is based on Ubuntu, which in turn is based on Debian. But not all distros are based on other versions of Linux. One example is […]
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While all Linux operating systems are the same at their core, there are also things which separate them somewhat. For example, package managers differ between each variation, as do other things. One large point of difference that many people will face is the way you actually get such a system onto your computer. Though many […]
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At just $ 40 for the main version (and a lot less for the Pi Zero), there’s no point arguing with the Raspberry Pi. Versatile in a way its competitors are not, most projects and uses can be achieved with Raspbian, the Debian Linux fork. Raspbian is maintained by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, so you […]
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Chances are, your computer came with Windows or macOS. These operating systems may seem free, but they’re not. Manufacturers have to pay Microsoft a license to ship with Windows, and you need to buy a copy if you want to install Windows yourself. macOS updates are free, but they’re only available to people who have purchased Macs. […]
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