Should | - Part 4

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 »

Why You Should Use Apple Reminders to Share Lists

Did you know that a collaborative list app already exists on your iPhone? Yes, the plain and simple Apple Reminders isn’t only about your own to-dos. But with a few taps, it can be transformed into a collaborative checklist for friends and family. The modest checklist is one of the best mistake prevention tools around…. read more »

Should You Let Your Kids Use Musical.ly? What You Need to Know

Musical.ly is probably the most popular app you’ve never heard of. Millions of users create and share short videos on this full-blown social network each and every day. Being most popular among users aged between 13 and 18, however, many parents have reservations about the app. Some of these reservations are more justified than others…. read more »

Which File Formats Should You Use With Linux?

Switching from proprietary applications to free and open source software brings a degree of freedom and stability. You can use the software you like for free and for as long as you want, with few (if any) restrictions on your behavior. This can be liberating whether you’re an ardent Linux user or someone looking for alternative… read more »

You Should Be Using the Google Home App and Here’s Why

It can be a challenge to stay on top of all your smart home devices. With hundreds of competing brands, industry standards, and manufacturer apps, managing everything is akin to a full-time job. However, if you’re invested in the Google ecosystem of products, there’s some good news: you can use one app to control all… read more »

20 Tips Every First-Time Chromebook User Should Know

So you’ve taken the time to consider the Chromebook’s upsides and downsides and decided to get one? Great choice! I got my first Chromebook several months ago and I’ve never been happier with a laptop. And while your mileage may vary, I’m sure you’ll be happy with yours too. But Chromebooks do come with a… read more »

Binary vs. Source Packages: Which Should You Use?

Regardless of the package manager you’re using, you have two ways of installing programs on Linux. You either use a pre-built package, or compile it yourself. These days, the former usually wins out by default. There are, however, times when you should consider the alternative. What Are Binary Packages? Installing programs on Linux is usually… read more »

It’s Mid-2017, Should You Finally Buy a Smart TV?

Ah, smart TVs. Once touted as the future of in-home entertainment, the services they offer have been largely surpassed by media streaming devices like Roku, Chromecast, and Apple TV. Except, that’s not entirely accurate. I guarantee you’ve fallen for a lot of smart TV lies over the last few years. These days, almost every TV… read more »

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