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1. A Consistent and Attractive Design Traditional desktop Linux attempts to build a functional desktop out of various components that all come from different developers and projects. Most options have come a long way since the early days, but even on the most popular Linux desktops, you can still find a wide variance in how apps look and function. On elementary OS, there’s a way app icons are supposed to look, a way to design app windows, and a proper way to use color....

While there are endless productivity-boosting apps in the Play/App Store, you can incorporate the smartphone habits below to turn your device from a time-sucking distraction into a productivity enabler. 1. Schedule and Use Focus Mode Maintaining your focus is more important than ever in today’s attention economy, where we constantly battle with distractions in the form of notifications, newsfeeds, pings, and pop-ups. Each app and service aims to gain a share of our limited attention, and it can be tough to stay on task....

However, doing all that by yourself can be time-consuming and unproductive. Thankfully, there are plenty of tools out there that can quickly scan and audit your website to show you what needs fixing. Here are the best website auditing tools you can use. 1. Nibbler Nibbler uses one of the most efficient practices to scan your website. That’s what makes it one of the best website auditing tools out there....

1. Maker Fees A lot of big crypto platforms, especially exchanges, operate using a maker-taker fee system. Maker fees are a common exchange fee and, as the name suggests, are charged to makers on a platform. A maker generally makes an order within an order book that can be fulfilled by someone else later on, not immediately. In simpler terms, they “make” the marketplace for other traders. As a result, makers are the best users an exchange can have, as they provide the platform with liquidity....

Perhaps you have already realized this if you’ve recently begun freelancing. Here are six reasons you can’t find new freelance work and solutions you can try. 1. You Don’t Have a Good Portfolio Your portfolio is the first and perhaps the most powerful marketing tool that you have in your arsenal as a freelancer. Prospective clients use it to judge your competence, style, work ethic, and caliber. Without a good portfolio, there is no evidence that you are as capable and reliable as you claim to be....

The market for competent 3D artists is huge and keeps growing. And with the current state of home hardware, it’s an accessible option that almost anyone can pick up. With that in mind, what is 3D modeling actually used for? Most of us are aware of its popular applications in entertainment, but it goes far beyond that. Let’s take a look at several ways 3D modeling is making an impact....

While it may sound bad, it’s not always a huge issue, since software issues can also cause the problem. So, before you make up your mind to visit your manufacturer, you should always troubleshoot the software issues first. We’ve compiled a list of fixes that you can try to rule out software problems. But First, Back Up Your Files The process of troubleshooting storage devices can be risky. At any time, anything could go wrong, and your precious data could disappear without a trace....

If you’ve hit the storage limit on your Windows 11 PC and need to free up disk space, you’ve come to the right place. Read on as we detail six strategies you can use to optimize your storage. 1. Delete Previous Windows 11 Installation Files If you’ve recently upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10, you will likely still have the previous Windows installation files lingering on your hard drive....

With smartphones such as the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S3 costing hundreds of pounds pickpockets and muggers should see the Olympics as a potential goldmine. The risk isn’t just the cost of the smartphone. Security analysts at Venafi warn that an estimated 214.4 terabytes of potentially sensitive data likely will be lost or stolen – the equivalent of 200 million books’ worth of data. See also: Smartphone reviews...

Once you master the basics of making YouTube playlists, you’ll want to do more with these compilations. These tools let you do more with YouTube, like creating a playlist when you don’t have an account, copying someone else’s playlist to make it your own, search within any playlist, or even to create playlists with friends for a party. 1. Playlists.At (Web): Drag-and-Drop Anonymous YouTube Playlists By default, YouTube asks you to register for an account to create a playlist on the site....

1. Portable North Pole Portable North Pole has become an annual tradition in many homes across the globe. It allows you to create highly personalized video and audio content for your children right from your phone. You can get video and audio calls from Santa, one-way video messages, and even background information about the goings-on at the North Pole with appearances from the elves, reindeer, and Mrs Claus, too. The app is also packed full of extra features like games and activities that your kids can do, all safely protected in the Kid’s Corner to help keep the magic of the season alive....

Here are six free apps that you might not have heard of but can significantly enhance your Windows experience. So much so that you might wonder how you managed without them. 1. Encrypto The privacy and security of your online data are essential for feeling safe on the internet. Fortunately, you can use all kinds of tools to secure your communications, such as end-to-end encryption. If you want to add the same levels of security to your files before sending them to friends and coworkers, you can do so with Encrypto....

You can write a hybrid app using a framework, then store it in native containers, and make deploy native apps on different platforms. These frameworks are becoming increasingly popular for hybrid app development, and here are some of the best. 1. React Native React Native is a JavaScript framework used to develop cross-platform mobile apps. This framework has a unique language called JSX for developing user interfaces that allow you to write HTML and CSS through React....

While some SEO techniques are easy to apply directly to the resume format, others need to be interpreted based on their idea before you can draw a similar approach to apply to the resume format. Let’s dive into the various SEO techniques you can use to get your resume to rank higher for your target keywords or, to draw the right parallel, job profiles. 1. A/B Testing Your Resume Headings, Fonts, Colors, and Copy In its most basic form, A/B testing is a marketing technique that gauges which of the many versions of the same website or page would work best for the target audience....

Most of us make gruesome time management mistakes that not only cost us our precious hours but also result in increased anxiety, stress, and a derailing work-life balance. Let’s look at some of the most common time management mistakes and how to avoid them to increase our productivity: 1. Not Setting Goals Working aimlessly without a goal in mind can result in a lack of motivation and productivity. You easily give in to distractions and don’t manage your time well....

The problem is, you are still waiting for a response, and you find yourself wondering if your email was opened and read more times than you can count. Here are some key steps for optimizing your emails: 1. Start With a Compelling Subject Line First impressions are everything, so it’s essential to have a powerful subject line when sending an email—especially if you want the person to open it. The subject line is the first thing people see, so it needs to pique their attention and make them want to learn more....

While some types of technology can contribute to stress, others can help cancel it out. If you are struggling with anxiety or stress, here are some of the best services and gadgets to try out. 1. The Apple Watch Smartwatches are one of the best ways of dealing with stress. If you hate constant notifications and are trying to limit smartphone usage, getting a smartwatch is a great idea. You can limit notifications, make and receive calls, and focus on other tasks....

Why Won’t My AirPods Connect and Pair? There are many reasons why your AirPods might have trouble pairing with your Bluetooth devices. Some of the possible reasons include a low battery charge, Bluetooth issues, software update problems, hardware damage, debris on the AirPods or charging case, and more. What to Do When AirPods Aren’t Connecting to iPhone, iPad, or Other Devices If you’re not sure what’s causing the issue, try our solutions below (ordered from easiest to hardest) to get the problem resolved....

If you continue mindlessly using the platform and not thinking about the consequences, your mental health could take a nosedive. Creating a positive relationship with Instagram is challenging. However, it’s by no means impossible. So, in this article, we explain how to set up your Instagram in a way that it will improve your mental health rather than harm it. 1. Only Follow Accounts That Make You Feel Good When you scroll through your Instagram feed, pay attention to how you feel after interacting with certain people’s posts....

We’re here to dispel many of the most common myths about Alexa. 1. Alexa Is Always Listening and Recording Everything Because you can say “Alexa” at any time to start a dialogue with Alexa, it seems logical that the virtual assistant is always listening and recording what you say. However, only the first part is true. Alexa is listening all the time, but only for the word “Alexa.” 2. There’s No Way to See What Alexa Is Recording You can easily see what Alexa has recorded—in fact, you can see and hear everything Alexa has heard since you first started interacting with it in the Alexa app, available for iOS and Android....