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Basket was one of the last KDE 3 programs to be ported to KDE 4. While the development appeared to have stalled for some time, it has picked up again, and the developers have released a beta version for KDE 4. Installation You can download the source code from the project’s website or install your Linux distribution’s version, if available. Kubuntu/Ubuntu users can install it from the Universe repository. Search for “basket” using your package management software or install from the command line with:...

Batch Marker is an image editing software that allows you to add watermarks to a batch of image files quickly and easily. It saves you time from having to edit the images individually, especially if you have plenty of images to process. Other than text watermark, the software also allows you to add date/time, lines (like what most stock photo providers did with their images) and copyright statement. Usage When you open Batch Marker, you will notice the background of the main window is a brief usage instruction of the software....

Download The App(s) The first step is always the easiest as you head to the App Store or Google Play to download the Google Photos App. Once the app is installed, log in with your Google account. After successfully logging in, you’ll be prompted with an important choice – the quality setting. Here, you can choose “High Quality” which means all of your mobile photos will upload at full resolution up to a 16-megapixel limit, and HD videos will upload at 1080p....

If you are a WordPress user and don’t want to go through the hassle of watermarking images on your computer and then uploading them on WordPress, we have gathered a list of some of the best plugins that allows users to automatically watermark images in WordPress. 1. Easy Watermark Easy Watermark is a very handy WordPress plugin that allows users to automatically add watermarks to their uploaded images. Watermarks can either be images or text....

And there lies the issue, browsing is less user friendly with each iOS update. Say you’re searching for hotel apps, for example. Typing “hotels” in the iTunes search bar on iOS 6 will bring up results one at a time. Although you can scan through the result list by swiping from right to left, the list of top apps for your search term are not presented on one screen, as it was with iOS 5....

Are Browser Password Managers Safe? As much as they’re convenient and save time, browser password managers offer a false sense of security, especially in the event of a browser breach. Let’s look at how some of the top web browsers fare. Firefox If you use Firefox and enter a password on a website, the browser will ask if you want it to remember the password. If you save the password, Firefox will save it on your device, and you can view saved passwords in the Options window....

So I’ll fix that. In this article we’ll go over what to look for when you’re buying a keyboard for work, play and everything in between. Mechanical or rubber dome? There are two main different kinds of keyboards: mechanical keyboards and rubber dome keyboards. Mechanical Keyboards Pros: Mechanical switches require less pressure to send input to your computer. This especially benefits people who spend an extended amount of time writing or gaming, encouraging swift, precise input....

This is a sponsored article and was made possible by MacPaw. The actual contents and opinions are the sole views of the author who maintains editorial independence even when a post is sponsored. New Broom The software I’ve used for the last few years is an older version of CleanMyMac, so I was delighted to have the opportunity to take the newest version for a drive. Protection removes malware and trackers to improve your security and privacy....

There are a few solutions. You can get a new and bigger hard drive to house your media content, but that means spending money, and you are not making good use of your existing storage space. Another solution is to set up RAID so that files can be spread evenly across the various disks, but the lack of redundancy could be a cause for concern. mhddfs is a FUSE filesystem module that allows you to combine several partitions (or hard disks) into one virtual drive....

Recently, Google released a data saver extension to help ease the pain for those with bandwidth caps. It’s a simple tool that doesn’t require any configuration or modification to get started. Once you install it, your browser automatically compresses all of the websites you visit as well as all of the data that you pull. Note: this extension is in beta, so there may be issues that arise. Save data on Google Chrome Install the data-saver extension and start compressing your web traffic in no time!...

In fact, Pi is a small but capable Linux computer, making it an easy transition from the Mac’s UNIX from a programming and command line stance. Running software is mostly a simple matter of obtaining SD card images from around the web and burning them to SD cards. The biggest problem you face is that the SD cards need to be in a specific format, a boot sector that is visible in FAT32 and the body of the disk which is in the Linux format....

If you are using Ubuntu, you can install Deja Dup Backup via the Ubuntu Software Center, Synaptic Package Manger, or using the command: Deja Dup Backup Tool can be found at Applications -> System Tools. The main interface is a small window with only two big icons – Restore and Backup. Next, it will prompt you to select the folder to backup. By default, the Home folder is automatically included in the backup list....

Truly, we don’t think about our digital legacy much. As a result, we fail to recognize the importance of organizing it before our time comes. For that reason, we’ll tell you all you need to know about digital legacy. Simultaneously, we’ll teach you how to set up your contacts on platforms offering legacy contact features. What Is Digital Legacy? The Digital Legacy Association defines digital legacy as the “available information about someone following their death....

Our Opinion Trevor agrees that there are apps for just about everything, but he notes they are usually just for a service or certain action. But “when they talk about replacing chemical deficiencies or overloads, I am pretty skeptical.” Although he did have a funny name for a medication app: “apps-spirin.” He agrees that sound and light therapy can be used, but he thinks there are still some limitations. Certain things can’t be replaced by an app, such as being near someone....

Our Opinion Our writers agree overwhelming that torrenting shouldn’t become illegal. Trevor explains that “having a law won’t make it stop,” as “there needs to be a reason to stop it.” He explains that sometimes things stop happening because it’s no longer useful or it becomes too inconvenient to make it worth the time it saves or the value it offers. He doesn’t think making torrenting illegal will “change much other than hinder the curious novice....

Our Opinion Corbin feels it’s safe as long as long as “one can take many precautions to make their account more secure.” He points to two-factor authentication, stronger passwords, not accessing banking apps and sites on public networks, and also taking advantage of hardware such as a Touch-ID sensor. He also notes that “if an account were to be compromised, banks are required by law to reimburse fraudulent charges.” Ayo agrees....

Such upgrades are typically welcomed, although it does not disguise the fact software development is highly involved work that is not always profitable. Thus, developers may choose to monetize their work – and understandably so! There are several websites chronicling the development of various programs and their last freeware versions. Naturally, if you intend to use a specific program repeatedly, we would encourage you to show the developers your support by purchasing the latest version – it could have some great new features!...

My impression of using Handy Backup is that it is easy to use. After the installation and on the first run, I am able to get it to backup my files in just three clicks. That is, of course, for the basic configuration. And if you need more advanced configuration like backing up to remote server, external USB devices, it is available as well. Other than the normal files and folders backup, Handy Backup is able to backup Outlook, Skype, Photoshop and many other applications....

1. App for Spotify App for Spotify is a simpler, lighter alternative to Spotify’s desktop and web music players. It provides all the essentials of a music player and automatically saves any changes that you make to your Spotify account, all without slowing down your browser. Once it’s installed, you only need to click the toolbar icon to start the add-on. App for Spotify then launches in a separate, resizable window....

This app is by the same folks that run the McSweeney’s literary journal. The website explains it started in 1997 with the purpose of publishing only the literary works that were rejected by other magazines, but soon it became so known for this type of literature, that pieces were being written specifically for McSweeney’s. With a commitment to “finding new voice,” McSweeney’s has developed a following. With the McSweeney’s app, it allows subscribers to keep up with all their favorite obscure literary work....