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Why I Want to See an Official GNOME-Only OS

I've used Linux on and off for years. Most of that time I've used GNOME, and I have even primarily used GNOME apps. For simplicity's sake, I wish I could just tell people I use GNOME, not Linux. I'd love to see GNOME OS become its own thing.

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How to Design a Christmas Card in Microsoft Word

Are you fed up with sending the same uninspiring and generic Christmas cards every year? In Microsoft Word, you can create original and personalized designs to add that creative spark to your festive greetings. Here's how.

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Can AI Image Generators Produce Realistic Photos?

If you haven't been following the development of AI image generation tools, you may not be up-to-date on what they are capable of. The truth is that AI image generators can in fact create photorealistic images, and that's both amazing and deeply problematic.

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What to Do When You Can't Open a File on Your Mac

Can't open a file on your Mac, but not sure where to start troubleshooting? From missing apps to security roadblocks, here are a few ways to crack those stubborn files open.

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Skyrim Was the Last Physical PC Game I Bought (and That's OK)

It seems like yesterday that big-box PC games were in every store, but the day finally came when I would buy my last physical PC game ever, and that game, Skyrim, would definitively put the nail in my physical PC gaming history.

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How to Set Up Your Own Home VPN Server

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are very useful, whether you're traveling the world or just using public Wi-Fi at a coffee shop in your hometown. But you don't necessarily have to pay for a VPN service—you could host your own VPN server at home.

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5 Reasons I'm Going Back to Apple Music From Spotify

It feels like just yesterday that illegal music downloads were going to destroy the music industry, until Steve Jobs showed us the way with the iPod and digital music sales. Today, music streaming is the most popular way to listen to your tunes, but it can be so hard to pick the right one, and once again, I'm changing my service.

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What Smart Speakers Do You Have in Your Home?

Smart speakers are one of the most popular smart home accessories. I've got a HomePod mini in my bedroom, but most the people in my life have an Alexa or two dotted around their homes. What do you have in your home or are you sticking to "dumb" speakers instead?

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