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Sometimes, however, you need to back up an entire hard drive. Here are four ways that you can back up the entire contents of a hard drive on Linux. With each list item there are different ways to back up. Which way is the best? 1. Gnome Disk Utility Perhaps the most user-friendly way to back up a hard drive on Linux is to use the Gnome Disk Utility. It’s a tool that comes with most Linux distributions that take advantage of Gnome’s desktop and software offering....

Check out these below five displayed job search applications for the iOS that will allow you to search for jobs while you stay on the move, or move to a new place or even if you are just visiting. 1. Jobs The Jobs app was one of the first released “Job searching” applications for the iOS and thus remains quite popular even toady. In addition, because it is linked to CareerBuilder....

1. The C Programming Language This classic guide, known as “K&R” among programmers, is a compact guide to the C language, much as the title suggests. Unlike the thousand-page tomes out there, this book, written by C’s creators, the late Dennis Ritchie (also one of the creators of Unix) and Brian Kernighan, the second edition weighs in at a comparatively slim 272 pages, including the appendices. Anyone familiar with the terse style of the manpages should know what to expect from this book....

What are our top picks for the best Chromebooks of 2019? Read on to find out. 1. Best for a Bigger Screen: Asus C523NA-DH02 No matter the manufacturer, Chromebooks often employ smaller screens. The reasoning behind this is two-fold. First, laptops with smaller screens are simply easier to carry around. Secondly, bigger screens draw more power, impacting the overall battery life. That being said, if you’re in the market for a bigger screen, your options are fairly limited....

1. Super Planner Super Planner for Android is an app for those who aren’t good at planning events. With a bunch of features available in the app, you’ll no longer be required to remember each and every thing that you’re supposed to prepare for for your event. Features like capacity calculator help you know the capacity of the venue so you can prepare it accordingly. It also helps you to calculate prices for the food and beverages, so you know how much you’ll be spending on those things....

1. RedNotebook RedNotebook has been around for a while, and it shows. It might be the most full-featured and mature option for journaling on Linux. RedNotebook also has the advantage of being under constant development, with new features popping up in every release. Even though RedNotebook is an offline application that you use locally on your computer, it has many of the features you’d expect from a blogging platform like WordPress....

1. QuickPasswords When it comes to getting logged in to websites, there has always been a constant threat of getting your username and password stolen. QuickPasswords keeps all of your login data secure. and it only retrieves them when you need them. For instance, if you are on a website where you want to log in, you just need to right-click the username field, and it should let you autofill it....

1. TagCrowd TagCrowd is a website that allows you to create a tag cloud from plain text, a link or even an uploaded plain text file with the words to mention in the tag cloud. Using the service is really easy, just enter the words you want to visualize in a tag cloud fashion and configure the settings. Click “Visualize” to see your tag cloud. If you want to find out the most searched words of a website, just enter the link of a website in the URL bar and you will be displayed the tag cloud for that website with the most visited/searched words bigger than others, and the least visited/searched the smallest....

Note: this tutorial was created using a Ubuntu server, but it should apply for other Linux distributions too, including your local web server. 1. Remove the Root SSH Access One of the quickest ways to secure your Ubuntu server is to secure your SSH daemon by disabling your Root SSH access. By default, the OpenSSH server allows any incoming connection to log in as the root user. For example, running the following command in an insecure server will provide a login prompt: This can be an issue, as this leaves your server open and vulnerable to a password brute force attack....

If you’re already reaping the benefits of Mozilla’s speedy browser, then check out these five tips and tricks to make the experience even better. 1. Instantly Search Using Alternative Search Engines 2. Do Not Track Firefox takes pride in looking out for your privacy and was the first browser to implement a “Do Not Track” option (though most browsers have it now). Whether it works or not depends on how individual sites respond to it, and if it does work then it essentially means that sites cannot track your activity on other sites to target you with ads, tailored content and so on....

Note: you can find a list of the best document scanner apps for Android here. 1. QuickScan There’s much be said for a completely free app that doesn’t run on advertising, data collection or all the other bugbears of ostensibly “free” software. QuickScan is an app made by a solo developer during lockdown who decided to help students struggling to afford digital tools for their education. The great thing about this app is that it actually works really well....

If you’re in the market for a mechanical keyboard and want to also go wireless, check out our list of the best wireless mechanical keyboards. Are you looking for alternatives to Apple’s Magic keyboard? We have a few recommendations for you. 1. Royal Kludge RK61 A budget and compact entry into wireless mechanical keyboards. Price range: under $50 Pros Compact, 60-key form factor perfect for small desk setups Comes with a hot-swappable board Offers three connection methods (Bluetooth 5....

Web Conferencing 1. GoToMeeting Whether you need to meet your team members on a regular basis or do an online webinar, you will need a web conferencing software. GoToMeeting is a very popular audio/video meetings organizer. After you schedule a meeting, all the attendees can dial in using their office phones or connect from their laptops and Android/iOS apps. From sharing screen space to muting attendees and drawing over presentation slides, a virtual meeting room in GoToMeeting does feel very close to an in-office meeting....

1. TuneIn Radio This app seems to have just a little bit of everything. If you’re looking for one all-rounded radio app, this could be it. You can search for music either by location, genre, or specifics. Some stations aren’t available, but that is carried out throughout all the apps. Some of the larger stations just don’t make themselves available for radio airplay via the Internet. Where this app shines is with the individual programming options....

Here is an updated list of the best download managers for your Windows 10 PC. For users of Linux, Android or Mac, we have you covered. Having said this, some of the recommendations below are also available for either Mac or Linux or both. 1. Free Download Manager Available for both Windows and Mac, Free Download Manager is available both as a standalone application and a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox....

Here we offer a few Bash prompts, and not all will be serious. For example, our first entry on the list could bring a little joy to you when using the command line! 1. Show a “Kaomoji” upon successful execution This prompt is amusing yet useful! The idea is that as long as you execute successful commands, your prompt will show a happy kaomoji. In contrast, when a command fails, you’ll see a sad kaomoji....

Would You Actually Benefit From a DLP System? First things first: take some time to actually think about whether you actually want a DLP projector. They’re lightweight and unrestricted, sure, but are you certain that once you take the plunge, you won’t regret this decision? DLP projectors are expensive, require equally expensive lamp replacements once in awhile (frequency depends entirely on the projector itself and how you use it), and don’t necessarily “fit” everywhere....

Disney Research has built a device called the Touché that has a touchscreen that sends harmless currents through a user’s body. It measures a unique signature of the physiological differences produced by the “differences in the body’s impedance of that current.” The current flows from the sensor board of the device through the electronics that use indium tin oxide into the user’s body. The sensor board then measures the unique impedance at multiple frequencies....

In this article we will show you how you can sync your Chrome data with all your other devices. The Chrome data sync feature is a bit vulnerable as well, so we will also show you how to keep your data secured while you take advantage of data syncing. Syncing Chrome Data To use the data sync feature of Chrome, you need to sign in to Chrome using your Google account....

This is where a reliable, portable car jumper kit can really come in handy. It’s a large external battery that comes with jumper cables and is able to jump start your car in minutes. The best part is that it can start vehicles with complete flat batteries or with no batteries at all. This jump starter by Anypro features a 15000mAh battery and can jump start most vehicles (12V/5L gas, 3....