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5 Electron Apps for Linux You Should Try Today

Programs written using the Electron framework don’t have the best reputations. A lot of this has to do with the way they seem to use up a lot of resources. They are, after all, based off Google’s Chrome web browser, with all the benefits and trappings of it. That’s not to say that all of… read more »

Add a Pleasing Background Light to Your TV With These Ambilight Kits

Ambilight adds ambient backlight effects to televisions compliment on-screen video content. An Ambilight kit dynamically adjusts elements such as color and brightness to create a more immersive multimedia experience. Adding Ambilight strips to a TV or monitor truly transforms video, gaming, and even audio. Check out the best ways to add a pleasing background light… read more »

9 Privacy-Friendly Android Apps You Should Be Using

These days, you can find an Android app for just about anything. Want to know what the weather will be like next week? No problem. Need to explore your device’s file system? It’s easy. Dying to waste a few hours playing high-quality games? There are thousands to choose from. But the app-for-everything nature of the… read more »

5 New Instagram Hacks to Fix Annoying or Missing Features

Over 800 million people use Instagram every month, making it one of the biggest social networks around. There’s a lot more to it than sharing photos though. Check out these apps that take your Instagram to the next level. Instagram has added several new features over the years, such as Instagram Stories, a robust website,… read more »

The Weirdest Programming Principles You’ve Never Heard Of

We’ve already walked you through the most essential programming principles you need to know about, but there’s another class of programming principles that may prove even more beneficial than those. Whereas the aforementioned principles teach you how to be smart with your code, the following principles will teach you to be wise with your code…. read more »

How to Open AI Files Without Adobe Illustrator

Vector-based images are commonly used by graphic designers. The files are small, yet the images themselves are infinitely resizable. They’re perfect for drawings, and especially for things like logos and icons. Adobe Illustrator is the leading graphic design package, which means its native filetype (AI) is the industry standard. The trouble is, AI is a… read more »

How to Play Xbox 360 Games on Xbox One

Want to play your Xbox 360 games on Xbox One? The good news is that many Xbox 360 games are compatible with your Xbox One! This allows you to play several generations of Xbox titles on one system. However, you should know some important tidbits about playing Xbox 360 games on your Xbox One. Here… read more »

You Can Now Install Spotify on Linux as a Snap

Linux users rejoice! As Spotify is now much easier to install on most Linux distributions. This is because the Spotify desktop app is now available as a snap, which makes it really easy to install and use without the need to install any other software first. It seems Christmas has come early. Spotify has been… read more »

These DIY Christmas Electronics Projects All Cost Less Than $5

The holiday season can give us the perfect opportunity to work on DIY projects. Making your own homebrew Christmas decorations are a great way to make use of your tinkering talents. We have already covered 12 great Raspberry Pi Christmas Projects, along with ideas for Recycled DIY Christmas Decorations, to give your home the personal… read more »

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