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Ubuntu 14.04 Review

Ubuntu 14.04 includes local menus, launcher icon size controls, live window resizing and a number of other helpful desktop tweaks.

Is Amazon's Fire TV a dud for gamers?

In today's open source roundup: Amazon's Fire TV gaming experience seems to be a mixed bag.

Will Android TV kill Google’s Chromecast?

Rumors are swirling that Google will soon release Android TV. But what will happen to the company's popular Chromecast streaming media player?

Google may use flat design for Android 4.5 app icons

In today's open source roundup: Android 4.5 app icons may get flat design makeover. Plus: Run Windows XP in VirtualBox in Linux Mint, and the Steam Controller learning curve may be steep.

No, the iPhone 6 is not going to demolish Android

TheStreet thinks that the iPhone 6 will demolish Android. Could they be more wrong?

The end of Microsoft or a new beginning?

In today's open source roundup: Is the end in sight for Microsoft? Plus: Makulu Linux 6 MATE for Windows XP users, and the slowness of Android updates.

Why Samsung is the Mitt Romney of the Android world

Is Samsung the Mitt Romney of the Android world? I think they are, and I'll explain why the company gives off the slimy aura of a used car salesman.

Google adds continual app scanning to Android's security arsenal

In today's open source roundup: Google beefs up Android app security. Plus: Why Netflix's streaming selection stinks, and why I don't care about the end of Windows XP.

Install Silverlight alternative Pipelight in Linux Mint 16

  • ITworld; By Jim Lynch (Posted by jimlynch on Apr 10, 2014 7:30 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Mint
Play Silverlight videos in Linux Mint 16 with Pipelight.

Why I don’t care about the end of Windows XP

There's an enormous amount of hand-wringing in the media about the death of Windows XP. Here's why I really don't care about any of it.

The NY Times discovers the virtues of desktop Linux

In today's open source roundup: An overview of desktop Linux at the NY Times. Plus: Technology experts that don't understand Linux, and did open source cause the Heartbleed bug?

Does Google need to lock down the Google Play store?

Disturbing reports of fake Android apps make me wonder if it's time for Google to lock down the Google Play store to protect users.

Useless Android security app fakes out Google Play users

In today's open source roundup: A fake Android app temporarily rockets up the Google Play rankings. Plus: elementary OS "Isis" preview, and a review of Slacko Puppy 5.7.

Is iOS better for developers than Android?

In today's open source roundup: A developer's lament about Android. Plus: Run Windows XP apps in Linux Mint with CrossOver, and Chromecast and Android TV.

Is Windows still better than Linux at gaming?

A Linux gamer reluctantly admits that he still needs Windows for gaming. But how much longer will this be true? Is Linux catching up to Windows?

Install Numix icon packs in Linux Mint 16

Add hundreds of icons to your Linux Mint 16 computer.

Google prepares to battle Amazon and Apple with Android TV

In today's open source roundup: Google will launch Android TV. Plus: Linus smacks down another developer, and a London Council dumps Windows for Chromebooks to save lots of cash.

Android TV could rock Amazon and Apple’s worlds

Google is getting ready to launch Android TV, and it could prove to be a very tough competitor for Amazon's Fire TV and the Apple TV.

Did Brendan Eich do the right thing by stepping down as Mozilla’s CEO?

Mozilla's CEO Brendan Eich has resigned. Did he do the right thing or is it a missed opportunity for reconciliation and forgiveness?

Which Linux Mint apps can replace Windows XP software?

In today's open source roundup: How to replace Windows XP applications with Linux Mint alternatives. Plus: Wine and Linux gaming, and why GNOME 3.12 won't be in Ubuntu 14.04.

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