Don’t like the default text editor on your Linux distro and want to change it to something else? It’s pretty simple to do with a few short commands. I’ll walk you through several ways you can do it, no matter which Linux version you’re using. For this guide, I’m using Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. If you’re using a different distro, you’re able to still follow along as most if not all the commands are the same....

Quick Links Plex is best known as the streaming platform that lets you host your own video content and then stream it to devices on your local network. However, Plex has so much more to it, and chances are there’s at least one of these five features you weren’t aware of. 5Searching for Content on Every Service in One Place The state of current streaming services is pretty fragmented. Every platform has its own original content, which is fair enough, but third-party content is split up all over the place....

Quick Links From downloading different files and folders to taking multiple screenshots, your Mac can quickly become cluttered, but it’s not the end of the world. Here are six tips for organizing your Mac’s files so they are easier to navigate. 1Use a Consistent Folder Structure One of themost common ways to make your Mac clutteredis by having your files saved anywhere and everywhere. This can make searching for a specific file or folder almost impossible, possibly making you overwhelmed and frustrated....

Quick Links Visual Look Up is a nifty feature that lets youuse your iPhone to identify different objectsin photos and videos. Here are some interesting use cases for Visual Look Up in everyday life. Identify Plants and Flowers If you’re into gardening or just curious about plants or flowers, you might occasionally stumble upon species you don’t recognize. Visual Look Up makes it easy to identify and learn more about them in such situations....

Getting into web development seems like a massive undertaking because there’s just so much to learn, but don’t panic. These seven sites have comprehensive coverage of the things you need to know. 1W3 Schools W3 Schoolsis where I first started learning web development, and it’s excellent at helping people progress quickly from the early stages of their learning to intermediate developers. The “Try It Yourself” function is one of the best things for new coders, allowing you to try out code in the middle of a tutorial....

Quick Links Buying a used GPU is a great way to save considerable money on your PC build, especially with today’s high market prices. However, it can also be tricky, so when possible, test the card first and make the purchase in person. Assuming you’ve already bought the card, it’s time to take a closer look by inspecting and testing it thoroughly. Follow these steps to ensure your used GPU is running in optimal condition....

Quick Links At this point it’s probably fair to say that the push for 8K resolutions on TVs and computer monitors has pretty much fizzled out. There are few models with 8K worth of pixels on offer, and major screen makers aren’t blowing this particular horn at the moment. So, now that the fruitless push at invisible pixel density is over for the time being, I got to thinking about what I’d like display makers to concentrate on instead....

Quick Links The battle between Apple and Microsoft has and will continue to rage for years to come. But which company has perfected the word processor, and which one should you use? Which Has a Better Price? The Pages app comes standard on iPhones, iPads, and Macs right out of the box. It can also be downloaded from the App Store at any time for free. For non-Apple devices, there is an online version of Pages, accessible through theiCloud site....

You’re starting a new school year, and you need to get up to scratch. You’re wondering what tools are out there or what you’re missing. There are thousands, but if you’re new to the subject, it’s not spelled out in black and white. Here are eight types of tools I know you will need. 8Notebooks: Baby Steps for Programmers Notebooks provide an interactive environment for writing and executing code. In a notebook, each line of code can be run separately, building upon previous lines....

DJI drones will no longer enforce a geofenced No Fly Zone system. If an operator chooses to fly their DJI drone into restricted airspace, they will receive a warning, but they will not be diverted away by an automated system. DJI introduced its geofencing system in 2013 to “help operators understand their local flight environment, and to make smart, educated decisions about when and where to fly their drones.” The geofence was never an FAA requirement, and other drone brands do not utilize a geofencing system—DJI simply believed that No Fly Zones were a good idea during the early days of consumer drone hobbyism....

Ever since 1979, moviegoers have been terrified by the nameless xenomorph introduced inAlien. And the success of that movie ensured that this franchise expanded even quicker than a chestburster popping out of an unsuspecting victim. As the newest installment in theAlienfranchise arrives on August 12 in the form of the new Hulu series,Alien: Earth, we thought we’d take a discerning look back at how we got here. It’s an open secret that some of theAlienfilms are worth checking out and others can (and should be) skipped altogether....

Marvel Studios has finally tackled the trickiest superhero ensemble withFantastic Four: First Steps. The long-awaited film brings the superhuman abilities of the Fantastic family into the Marvel Cinematic Universe—from Mr. Fantastic’s stretchy limbs to Johnny Storm’s fiery powers. But the comic book heroes haven’t had the best time in terms of movies, having attempted three different casts that ended up being a mess. Thankfully, The Fantastic Four have had better luck in the realm of cartoons....

Microsoft revealed a new Recall feature for Windows 11 back in May, promising a searchable timeline for your entire PC history using generative AI. Microsoft is now making changes to the feature following many security concerns. Recallwas announced in May as an AI-powered search for everything you do on your PC, including web pages you visit, files you open, and message conversations. However, unlike most other system search functions (like macOS on Spotlight) that just scan and index your files, Recall takes screenshots of your screen and indexes the text....