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7 Reasons the Swift Programming Language Is Worth Learning

Programming can be stressful, especially if you try to start out with an archaic language. Newbies are better off dipping toes in something a bit more modern, such as Python, Ruby, or Swift. But coding veterans also have much to gain by switching to Swift, including those who feel burned out on mainstream languages. Having… read more »

7 Reasons Why VPNs Might Die Out by 2020

You’ve signed up to a VPN, and you’re happy with the privacy it brings to your online activities. Maybe you use for safety on public Wi-Fi, or to beat region-blocking restrictions on your favorite streaming sites. But what if we told you that the VPN (at least in its current form) is in danger of… read more »

10 Reasons Why Programmers Are More Fun to Date

You’re trying to get into the dating scene, but you just can’t find the right one. No matter who you go on a date with, they don’t click with you. Well, have you ever tried dating a programmer? No, we’re serious! Programmers make for awesome dates and life partners. Here are 10 reasons why dating… read more »

6 Reasons a New Monitor Will Reduce Your Eye Strain

If you spend most of your days — or even a few hours — looking at a screen, you could be seriously fatiguing your eyes. And that fatigue causes strain, which eventually causes eye pain, blurred vision, and headaches. If you’re experiencing eye strain, the best solution is to spend less time looking at screens…. read more »

5 Reasons Your Next Phone Should Run Stock Android

Custom versions of Android have been around for as long as the operating system has existed. While many have been toned down over the years, hardware manufacturers like Samsung, LG, and Xiaomi still like to take the base Android code and customize it for their devices. However, stock Android is still the best version of… read more »

3 Reasons Why You Should Be Using a VPN with Kodi

If you use Kodi for streaming content around your home, you should be using a VPN. The reasons are more complex than you might think. Sure, VPNs let you access geo-blocked content, but failing to use a VPN with the software can also have grave security implications. As Kodi boxes continue to grow in popularity,… read more »

10 Reasons Why You Should Store Your Data on a FreeNAS Box

Your data is invaluable and strictly confidential. But which company should you entrust your sensitive data to? Which payment tier should you surrender your hard earned cash? Maybe you want to access your media across all your devices anywhere in the world? People are quite outspoken on this subject, and with the choices out there, some, if… read more »

Should You Buy a Wearable? 4 Reasons You Need a Smartwatch

A smartwatch is probably most aptly described by Wikipedia as “a computerized wristwatch with functionality that goes beyond timekeeping”. While the concept has been toyed with since the 70s, it is only in the past few years that it got a huge push. Pebble, one of the most successful Kickstarter projects at the time, got… read more »

6 Reasons Your Favorite Linux OS Is Plagued by Bugs

I’ve been a long-time GNOME user, but for the past few months, I was in a loving relationship with Elementary OS. I found much to love in the minimalist Linux-based operating system, and I encouraged readers to give it a try. But that has changed. The number of bugs I encountered grew over time, and… read more »

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