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Microsoft is Dunning Us to Switch to Bing

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Google search forever, baby!
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Meh. Doesn't matter which one I use

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Latest Links Heard on the Show

arrow CINEBENCH - EVALUATE YOUR HARDWARE
     heard on Sat 16 Mar 24
Cinebench 2024 utilizes the power of Redshift, Cinema 4D's default rendering engine, to evaluate your computer's CPU and GPU capabilities. Cinebench 2024 is designed to accommodate a broad range of hardware configurations - while it seamlessly supports x86/64 architecture (Intel/AMD) on Windows and macOS, it also extends its reach to Apple Silicon on macOS and Arm64 CPUs on Windows, ensuring compatibility with the latest advancements in hardware technology. Additionally, Cinebench 2024 streamlines the benchmarking process by utilizing a consistent scene file for both CPU and GPU testing. Best of all: It's free!
arrow DB-Engines Ranking
     heard on Sat 16 Mar 24
The DB-Engines Ranking ranks database management systems according to their popularity. The ranking is updated monthly. Read more about the method of calculating the scores
arrow Apple Officially Splits iTunes for Windows Into Apple Music, TV, and Devices Apps
     heard on Sat 16 Mar 24
The Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices apps that Apple has been testing for Windows machines have officially launched, ending a long preview period and bringing an end to the iTunes app on some computers. The ?Apple Music?, ?Apple TV?, and Apple Devices app are part of Apple's effort to split iTunes on PC into multiple platforms to mirror how these apps work on Macs. On Windows 10 and later, PC customers can download the three separate apps to manage devices and access ?Apple Music? and ?Apple TV? content.
arrow How To Upgrade Ubuntu Using Command Line?
     heard on Sat 16 Mar 24
The next long-term support version of Ubuntu is just about to be released in a few weeks; I guess you must have planned to switch from Ubuntu 18.04 to 20.04 LTS. The upcoming Ubuntu 20.04 is definitely an exciting release with various enhancements and new features, especially GNOME 3.36. But, you may be wondering how do I upgrade Ubuntu to a newer version? Well, in this guide, I am going to answer exactly the same question. So, get along with me to update and upgrade the old Ubuntu to the latest Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
arrow How to Insert Timer Into Google Slides? [An EASY Way!]
     heard on Sat 16 Mar 24
Whether you want to allow your audience a few seconds to answer a quiz question, or whether you want to let your audience know the time left for the break to end, having a ticking timer on Google Slides is a great way to do that! But, Google Slides doesn’t provide the option to add a timer by default. So, how do you insert a timer in Google Slides?
arrow The Security Tango
     heard on Sat 9 Mar 24
Programs for every major operating system to help you protect against viruses, worms, and other malware.
arrow Ubuntu MATE
     heard on Sat 9 Mar 24
Ubuntu MATE is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment. It is ideal for those who want the most out of their computers and prefer a traditional desktop metaphor. With modest hardware requirements it is suitable for modern workstations, single board computers and older hardware alike. Ubuntu MATE makes modern computers fast and old computers usable.
arrow Kubuntu, making your PC friendly
     heard on Sat 9 Mar 24
Kubuntu unites Ubuntu with KDE and the fabulous Plasma desktop, bringing you a full set of applications. The installation includes productivity, office, email, graphics, photography, and music applications ready to use at startup.
arrow Linux Lite
     heard on Sat 9 Mar 24
Windows 10 users may not have the latest and greatest hardware to upgrade to 11 — so it is essential to suggest a Linux distribution that is lightweight and easy to use. Linux Lite targets Windows users with a similar UI offering a taskbar, Windows-inspired wallpaper, and a lot more to go on with that, including the Libre Office suite. You do not need to upgrade your system to run this distribution. Linux Lite should work perfectly fine with an old configuration.
arrow Nick's Newsletter! The Column That Became a Newsletter
     heard on Thu 7 Mar 24
The Gannett newspapers cut their free-lance budget, so my column, Ask Nick!, is no more. From 1996 to 2019; not so bad a run! I want to thank all my editors who strove so hard over the years to make me look good. But, most especially, I want to thank all of you. It's you folks who kept the column alive with your great questions, and I can't tell you how much I have appreciated you over the years. But I'm not gone! My Q&A column hasn't died - it's just transitioned to a newsletter. I email it out every Sunday, just like the column originally ran every Sunday in the paper. But so much more convenient! Click the blue button below to subscribe today.
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