Chromebook vs Cloudbook

We know a Chromebook is a computer running Chrome OS and its main function is accessing Internet based services. A Cloudbook is a Windows based computer that pretty much does the same thing but you can additionally run Windows applications on it. Let’s watch Father Robert and Brian of TWiT‘s “KnowHow” tell you the pros and cons…

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Linux Mint 17.3, best OS ever!

Linux Mint 17.3 “Rosa” is a long-term support release which will be supported until 2019. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop even more comfortable to use. The Cinnamon Edit of Mint is in my opinion the best computer operating system ever. Since May of 2014…

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Why would you need Linux?

As we learned Linux is a free (as in beer) operating system. The software is free as well which enabling you to try as many programs as you like without breaking the bank. Linux is mostly virus free so it’s more secure. Linux works with few processes in the background so your computer runs faster. Unlike Windows…

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What is Linux?

Linux is a Unix-like and mostly  computer operating system (OS) assembled under the model of free and open-source software development and distribution. The defining component of Linux is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on 5 October 1991 by Linus Torvalds. The Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to describe the…

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Who needs Windows?

Chromebooks and Linux computers are great but they are not for everyone. If you are a professional graphical artist and the firm you work for uses PhotoShop you will need a PC or Mac for that. If your firm uses Adobe Premiere to edit video than you need Windows.  Many serious amateur and professional photographers use…

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More on Chrome OS Devices

Like we talked about last month Chrome OS is an operating system based on the Linux kernel and designed by Google to work with web applications and installed applications. Chrome OS is built upon the open source project called Chromium OS which, unlike Chrome OS, can be compiled from the downloaded source code. Chrome OS is…

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Appear.In

Appear.in is a FREE video chat with no login or registration required. Simply share the weblink for your “room” and speak with up to eight people simultaneously using your 3G, 4G, or wifi. Anyone can participate, using this app or any WebRTC-compliant browser on a computer or mobile device.  

Chocolatey, Apt-Get for Windows

Chocolatey  is a Machine Package Manager, somewhat like apt-get in Ubuntu Linux, but built with Windows in mind. You can use Chocolatey to safely install free software in a command-line environment. There is up to 3719 free programs that can be installed using this fantastic utility. If you get tire of using the commandline you…

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Why Linux Mint?

Linux Mint is by far the easiest Linux distribution. It is extremely fast, stable, full featured and packed with all of your favorite opensource as well as some proprietary software. Installing Linux Mint is a breeze. Far easier than Windows. Linux Mint is a much lighter operating system, using much less CPU, disk space and RAM…

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Patreonize Me!

For many years at the Good-N-Free Meetup and Good-N-Free Meetup website I have enjoyed helping you to learn about free software, web applications and security issues.  I want to continue to provide these services for a long time to come but there is some cost involved in providing these services. That being said I want you…

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