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Should You Accept LinkedIn Invites from Strangers?

A recent survey, reported in SC Magazine, found that 24% of surveyed LinkedIn users have connected with people they didn’t know on the professional social network, despite LinkedIn’s repeated warnings not to do so. Why is this an issue? Because LinkedIn can be a vector for spear-phishing and other types of attacks. Never thought of it… read more »

Linux Mint vs Ubuntu: Which Distro Should You Choose?

Linux Mint and Ubuntu are both known as two of the most newbie-friendly distros around. Ubuntu is the most popular — so much so that Linux Mint is based on it. But there are real differences between the two. Which one is right for you? Background Ubuntu began in 2004 when millionaire Mark Shuttleworth founded Canonical…. read more »

6 Reasons You Should Be Using an Anonymising Proxy Server

There are many reasons to remain anonymous on the Internet. You may live in a country with a restricted, heavily censored Internet service. You may find the prospect of government entities, commercial enterprises and various industries following your every move unnerving. You might simply believe that you are a private citizen, and that that right… read more »

10 Important Tech Companies You Should Know in 2016

We can’t seem to go more than a week without yet another “revolutionary” product that’s going to change the world from a tech company we’ve never even heard about. Cue the huge media storm, and then… they disappear into the depths of the internet, destined to be a bullet point on one of the countless… read more »

13 Essential Slack Shortcuts Every User Should Know

Every remote team in the world has probably heard of Slack by now. We all know how useful Slack can be for project management and collaboration, right? The problem is that Slack can become a huge waste of time and productivity killer if you let it spiral out of control. In the past, we’ve highlighted… read more »

10 Common Audio Formats Compared: Which One Should You Use?

Audio files come in all types and sizes. And while we may all be familiar with MP3, what about AAC, FLAC, OGG, or WMA? Why do so many standards exist? Which ones should you care about and which ones can you ignore? It’s actually quite simple once you realize that all audio formats fall into… read more »

9 Essential Gear Items Every Newbie Photographer Should Own

Of all the hobbies you could ever pick up, photography is without a doubt one of the most expensive. There are ways to reduce how much it’ll cost you, of course, but there’s no doubt about it: you’ll need to buy a lot of stuff eventually. However, that doesn’t mean you need to buy all… read more »

4 Security Reasons That Explain Why You Should Avoid Lenovo PCs

It’s happened again. Like a dodgy employee with their hand caught in the till and given one last chance, Chinese computer and smartphone manufacturer Lenovo has been pushing flawed bloatware on its users. Just 12 months after Superfish threatened to undermine the company’s reputation, this latest incident demonstrates one very clear point: Lenovo PCs are… read more »

Should You Hire an Online Financial Advisor?

When it comes to best managing your finances, there’s no replacement for professional advice. Financial advisors are trained, experienced, and — if they’re good — have your best interests in mind. But some professionals could charge you thousands of dollars just to get a suitable financial plan set up. Isn’t there a more affordable option? Fortunately,… read more »

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