Everyone has his or her personal taste and preferences for everything, but if we think about computers, most features can be measured. Speed, reliability, availability of applications, personal settings, and ease of use are factors that can be taken into account Read >
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How to configure a send-only email server on Linux
Many server software applications, like WordPress and Nextcloud can send alerts and notifications to the system admin and to users. Email is the most universal method for sending messages, but you have to run an email server (SMTP server) on the Read >
How to run Windows applications on Linux PC
Microsoft Windows operating system has its advantages: one of them is the vast selection of open source and commercial applications. Linux fans may argue that there are even more apps for Linux because of servers and Android (which is built on Read >
Manual upgrade from Nextcloud 19 to version 20
Our Nextcloud system is small but it is a vital resource for us. We have always updated the software as soon as new major and minor versions have been released. So far, updates have been easy. The Updater that runs in Read >
Laptops with pre-installed Linux operating system
Probably the typical way to dive into the world of Linux computers is to install a distribution on an old laptop or desktop computer. If you are doing it for the first time, you’ll find out it is not that easy, Read >
The state of Linux phones: which product is for you?
Increasing awareness about the way Google collects data from Android phone users has made people think about other solutions. Apple has promised to tighten the privacy and security features of the iPhone iOS software, and is delivering results in the latest Read >
Which Linux tablet to choose, Pinetab or CutiePi?
I use tablets a lot. For me, a tablet is the perfect device for reading ebooks, browsing news, viewing social media, in-car navigation, trip planning, and much more. The difficult issue with tablets is that choices are limited. You have to Read >
Top 5 Linux podcasts for keeping up to date with technology and learning more
Linux is becoming more important operating system for personal computers, tablets, and mobile phones. A reason must be continuous news on privacy breaches and security problems in mainstream operating systems. Linux has its brilliant features and quirks that new users must Read >
WordPress news summary: Solid privacy project progress, OnlyOffice for Nextcloud, WordPress trends 2020

News about WordPress, Nextcloud, Linux and security
Inrupt, Tim Berners-Lee’s Solid, and Bruce Schneier
The father of the World Wide Web Tim Berners-Lee announced an ambitious project known as Solid about 18 months ago. The idea is to build Read >
How to backup messages from a hosted email service onto your own computer
Just when you badly need that specific email message received three or four years ago, your email service goes down. It may happen to any hosting company, although it shouldn’t be a frequent event. Or perhaps you have decided to move Read >