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Although Chromebooks ship with Chrome OS, a Linux-based operating system, out-of-the-box, they can also run unadulterated Linux distributions without issues. In fact, you can run Chrome OS and another Linux distro simultaneously on the same Chromebook. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install Linux on a Chromebook without affecting the Chrome OS. You’ll also learn how to install the experimental Linux environment built into Chrome OS and a third-party Linux distro (Ubuntu)....

Linux is an excellent alternative to running Windows—it’s free, quick, and offers plenty of alternatives to major Windows apps. If you’re a Linux beginner , you might be curious to know if you can install and use Adobe Photoshop on your Linux PC. Photoshop isn’t technically supported on Linux, but there are some workarounds you can use to install and use it on your Linux PC. To install and use Adobe Photoshop on Linux, follow the steps below....

Although Chrome is the principal browser on Chromebooks, there are valid reasons to install Firefox. You could love Chrome OS but not the Chrome web browser. Using Firefox or any third-party browser allows you to catch a break from the Google ecosystem, enjoy better privacy, and use some unique feature. Firefox offers better tracking prevention and an advanced screenshot tool over Chrome. Even if you can’t stop using Chrome, Firefox is great as a backup browser....

For the average desktop or laptop user, keeping track of the health of their CPU and GPU isn’t something that many put consideration towards. Most of us rely on our machine to properly cool and take care of itself through dynamic fan speeds, offloading, and other such technology. However, you’d be surprised what a quick peek at your hardware temperatures and usage numbers reveal about the efficiency of your system. To share a personal story, I recently found out that the GPU in one of my desktops was running at nearly 80°C while gaming – a temperature that will eventually cause harm over an extended period of time....

Recently I wrote an article on how to right-click using your keyboard and many people found it useful. However, I kept getting more questions asking me how they could control the mouse cursor using the keyboard. If your touchpad dies on your laptop or your mouse stops working on your desktop, it’s worth knowing how to move the mouse cursor around until you can get your system back to normal....

When you have multiple machines at your work desk, seamless file sharing can make work easier. Connecting two computers wirelessly is easy, but a wired connection offers better speed. Transferring several gigabytes of data with slow speeds can eat away a big chunk of your time. If you want to know how to network two computers together, we’ll give you a few options that offer great speeds. Wired connections using an Ethernet cable can be especially fast and great for when you want to transfer large files....

Do you want to create hard copies of SMS or iMessage texts on your iPhone? The Messages app for iOS doesn’t feature a built-in option to print individual texts or conversation threads, so you must rely on workarounds instead. Read on to learn three ways to print iPhone text messages. They also apply to the iPod touch and the iPad version of Messages. Take and Print Screenshots of Message Threads on iPhone If you want to print your messages natively on an iPhone, the only way is to take screenshots and create printouts using an AirPrint-compatible printer ....

The desktop is one of the most convenient places for storing files on your Mac. When you turn on your computer, it’s the first place you land. All files you keep on your desktop are visible and easy to access. While some Mac users like saving files and icons on their desktops, others prefer keeping it clean without a single app icon visible. If you feel like your desktop’s drowning in icons you don’t want to see, follow our tutorial on how to hide or remove icons from your Mac’s desktop....

Readers of your Microsoft Word document should clearly understand where a hyperlink will redirect them just by reading the hyperlink text. If your hyperlink doesn’t make contextual sense, has a typo, or is a lengthy URL string, you should rename it. You can rename your hyperlinks by simply editing the hyperlink text like you would any other text in the document. There’s also a longer method, too. Here’s how it’s done....

It isn’t usually advisable to reset your network settings in Windows 10, because doing so can wipe any changes you’ve made to your settings. If you’re struggling with network connectivity issues, however, then the only way to troubleshoot your connection may be to reset your network devices back to the default settings. You can do this using Windows’ built-in network resetting tool, found in the Windows Settings menu. This will reset your network devices, as well as other important components required for network connectivity, such as your TCP/IP stack....

Like all software, macOS isn’t immune to the occasional bug or problem. While it’s a rare occurrence, folders on macOS can occasionally change from appearing as regular folders to appearing as packages, like those used to install new macOS apps. This might also happen by design, especially if you’re creating new software. Thankfully, it’s an easy process to restore a folder on a Mac, if you need to. There are a few ways to do this, but the easiest method is to use the Mac Terminal app....

Twitter’s ease of expression often leads to embarrassing gaffes and controversial statements by celebrities. While quickly deleted, people always find ways to search and find these deleted tweets. In this article, we will go over the main methods by which you can find someone’s deleted tweets and save them. From using the Internet Time Machine to scrounging through Google’s cache, there are a bunch of great ways for viewing removed tweets....

If it is 2.00 am and you only have a few hours to get some sleep, there’s nothing worse than someone trying to call you or ping you on chat. Turning the phone off or slinging it out of the room may be impractical if you use your phone as an alarm clock. So what do you do when someone has the urge to text you when you are trying to get some much-needed ZZZs?...

Arguably the two most successful and popular e-mail programs Gmail and Outlook are often treated as completely separate. Gmail started as serving mostly personal e-mail while Outlook served mostly businesses. But Gmail and Outlook can come together. Let’s look at how to do that by setting up Gmail IMAP settings in Outlook. Why Use IMAP in Gmail Instead Of POP? If you understand the detailed differences between IMAP and POP email protocols, you probably already have your answer....

Siri announces incoming messages and notifications from supported apps when your iPhone or iPad’s locked and connected to AirPods or Beats headphones . We’ll show you how to customize or disable the “Announce Notifications” feature that prompts Siri to read text messages and notifications. Stop AirPods from Reading Notifications Apps on your iPhone/iPad classify notifications as general, time-sensitive , and direct messages. Siri announces general and time-sensitive notifications for system applications (Calendar, Messages, Reminders, etc....

Nobody likes pop-ups. At best, pop-ups are just annoying ads that advertisers use to get your attention. At their worst, they can trick you into clicking a harmful link that leaves your device infected with malware and viruses. However, trusted sites have crucial elements displayed in the form of pop-ups that you want to allow in your browser. Browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari often have built-in ad blockers that automatically disable pop-ups....

When you get a brand new phone out of the box, it always gives you peak performance. But this may be short-lived once photos, apps, files, and updates accumulate and hog system resources. One of the best ways to deal with an Android phone that tends to feel sluggish over time is by expanding its storage using an SD card. This little device, the size of your thumbnail, has been around for more than two decades and can hold large amounts of data depending on its capacity....

If you just bought anew Android phone or iPhone, you probably want to move all your data over, including WhatsApp and all your customized settings as they are. If you want to transfer WhatsApp to a new phone, it isn’t as straightforward asmoving large files between devices, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. There are workarounds that can ease the process and ensure that you don’t leave anything out....

Does your Mac read aloud what’s on the screen each time you interact with a button, folder, or any other user interface element? That’s because of an accessibility feature called VoiceOver. VoiceOver can be turned on and off with a simple keyboard shortcut, making it easy for those who need it all the time and those who only need it occasionally. It’s also easy to activate by accident. What Is VoiceOver for Mac?...

Popup ads are annoying and even dangerous. Advertisers use them for marketing purposes, while hackers utilize them to infect your computer with viruses or malware. However, popups can be helpful as a chat support tool. Furthermore, some websites require briefly turning off ad blockers before performing specific actions like downloading a file or viewing certain content. This post will teach you how to turn off the popup blocker to disable any popup or ads that you deem helpful during your browsing session....