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Does XtraPC really work?

Posted on December 3, 2021November 8, 2021 by cynmackley

Can XtraPC really speed up my computer? We check out this gadget.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, System Tune-Up Help, UncategorizedTagged flash drive, is xtrapc a scam, linux, slow pc, speed up your PC, Ubuntu, XtraPC3 Comments

Pick an operating system: part 3 – Linux

Posted on November 24, 2021October 25, 2021 by cynmackley

Tired of Windows? Try you a free Linux operating system.

Posted in Computer Terms, Free Downloads, I've Always Wanted To Know..., UncategorizedTagged distro, flavors, linux, Linux Lite, Mint, operating systems, OS, switching to linux, Ubuntu, Zorin1 Comment

Linux: The Basics

Posted on November 25, 2020November 10, 2020 by cynmackley

Get to know Linux, the free alternative to Windows and Mac.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Free DownloadsTagged linux, Mint, operating systems, Ubuntu1 Comment

In The News 04-21-2017

Posted on April 20, 2017 by cynmackley

Chrome is king of the browsers, another player in the self-driving car business, and Ubuntu gives up on smartphones.

Posted in In The NewsTagged apple, browser market share, chrome, self-driving cars, Ubuntu, Ubuntu gives up on mobile, Unity8Leave a comment

In The News 07-22-16

Posted on July 21, 2016 by cynmackley

Time is running out for that free Windows upgrade, 2 million Ubuntu users have their information stolen, and can you really turn your phone into a DSLR camera?

Posted in In The NewsTagged Ubuntu, Ubuntu forums hacked, Windows 10, Windows 10 free upgrade deadlineLeave a comment

5 Questions To Ask Before Switching To A Linux System

Posted on April 20, 2016 by cynmackley

Should you switch to a Linux-based system? We've got some questions to ask yourself first.

Posted in Computer Terms, UncategorizedTagged distros, flavors, linux, Mint, operating systems, Ubuntu2 Comments

What’s A “Virtual Machine” & Why Would I Want One?

Posted on November 11, 2015 by cynmackley

Find out just what the heck a "virtual machine" is and why you'd ever want to use one with this helpful tip!

Posted in Computer Terms, I've Always Wanted To Know...Tagged linux, Ubuntu, virtual machine, Windows 101 Comment

Linux Beginner: Why Is Everyone Mean?

Posted on October 31, 2015 by cynmackley

A new Ubuntu user is finding it hard to get polite help.

Posted in File & Disk ManagementTagged linux, operatins systems, UbuntuLeave a comment

Help! I Can’t Get Online With Ubuntu

Posted on September 24, 2015 by cynmackley

Judy can't get online in Ubuntu. We try to troubleshoot.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged linux, online, passwords, Ubuntu1 Comment

Install Windows On A Virtual Machine: Part 2

Posted on January 15, 2015 by cynmackley

How a virtual machine lets you run Windows on Linux.

Posted in Computer TermsTagged linux, Ubuntu, virtual operating system, virtual Windows machine, VirtualBox1 Comment

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