👋 Goodbye to the Launcher That Changed How I Use Android — Switching From Google to Proton

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Andy Warhol, an American artist best known as the leading figure of the pop art movement in the 20th century, was an avid cookie jar collector. When his collection of rare cookie jars was auctioned off in 1988, it fetched a sum of $247,830 (roughly $598,748 in today's dollars) with the most valuable lot of cookie jars going for $23,100 (approximately $55,809 in today's dollars).

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Saying Goodbye to Nova: The Launcher That Changed How I Use Android

Every smartphone comes with some form of Android launcher, but few truly transform the way you interact with your phone. For me, that transformation happened with Nova Launcher. It wasn’t just another app; it was my gateway to the full potential of Android customization. However, recent developments have cast a shadow over Nova’s future.

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How to Switch From Google to Proton

Google Workspace isn't what it used to be. Its interface has become clunky, and that doesn't even touch on privacy concerns. I’m going to show you how you can switch from Google to the privacy-friendly Proton.

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I Love Physical Notebooks, But I Love These 6 Digital Notetaking Features More

Whenever I see a pretty notebook sitting on a store shelf, I imagine taking it home and all the great things we can do together. Too bad it rarely works out. Now that I've used a touchscreen with a stylus, I find physical notebooks hard to use. There's just so much that digital note-taking brings to the table.

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Why Is It Called a Terminal "Emulator"?

Once you start to dabble with Linux, you’ll encounter the phrase “terminal emulator” over and over again. You might be familiar with game emulators, but don’t be misled. This is very different.

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Learn Python Basics: Let's Build A Simple Expense Tracker

If you've ever tried building a budget, you know how difficult it can be to get an expense tracker that does what you want it to do. But how about building one yourself? Let's learn Python basics by creating a simple expense tracker that you can actually use.

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Why I Wish I Started Using OneDrive Sooner

I discovered OneDrive under some pretty harrowing circumstances. Despite this fact, however, when I found out that not only was my data more secure on the cloud but also had version control and could be called up on another device, I felt that this peace of mind was worth the dollars a month it cost. Here's why I wish I started sooner.

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Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Apple Watch SE: Is It Worth the Extra Cost?

The Apple Watch Series 10 is here, and it brings with it a host of subtle changes, from a larger screen to a thinner case (that still packs in more features than previous generations). But it also costs $150 more than Apple's entry-level Apple Watch SE, so what do you get for that extra dough?

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What’s Your Favorite Keyboard Switch for Typing?

If you've ever tried mechanical keyboards, you know that they have distinctive feels based in part on the type of switch being used. Between linear reds, tactile browns, and clicky blues, which is your preferred keyboard switch?

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