Anyone starting with Linux, any version, would do well to review this article at TechRepublic.com…
Linux has taken over the enterprise. It runs the backbone for many of the largest companies. It’s one of the biggest players in big data. If you’re serious about moving up the IT ladder, at some point, you’re going to have to know Linux.
Source: The first five Linux command-line apps every admin should learn – TechRepublic
Password management is more important than ever. I personally use 1Password and recommend most users use something on the level of a password management app. I definitely see this as a security and productivity enhancer. Here is a good article by Michael McConnell at MakeUseOf.com…
It goes without saying that everyone needs to use stronger passwords, and the best way to do that is with a password manager. The truth is, passwords that are hard to hack are just as hard to remember, yet even so, you really do need long and complex passwords.
By Alan Henry at Lifehacker.com…
A substantial PC upgrade, or even a better workspace, doesn’t have to be a huge project that drains your time and energy. If you can order the parts, there are several worthwhile improvements you can make that’ll pay off big when it’s time to work (or play). Here are some of them.
Source: Top 10 PC and Workspace Upgrades You Can Do in an Afternoon
And I thought we could get by with Windows 7 until 2020.
By Matthew Hughes at MakeUseOf.com…
If you intend to use Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 in the foreseeable future, you should know that Microsoft plans to make it harder for you.If you’ve got a current generation Intel Skylake processor, they’re going to stop issuing security updates for these older supported versions of Windows in about eighteen months. Furthermore, Microsoft is refusing to support anything less than Windows 10 on Intel’s upcoming Kaby Lake processors, period.
Source: Why Windows 7 Won’t Work On Intel’s Current & Next Gen CPUs
By Joel Lee at MakeUseOf.com…
We call these features “superpowers”, and they’re worth knowing about if you consider yourself to be a power user. In fact, you don’t even have to be a power user. Anyone who wants more control over Windows will love these tricks and tips.
Source: 10 Neglected Windows Superpowers & How to Access Them
By Tina Sieber at MakeUseOf.com…
Windows 10 is very different from previous Windows versions. If you have used Windows 8 or Windows Phone, you will recognize commonalities, but Microsoft has been changing options and adding features. Here, we point out default settings you will want to customize right away.
Source: 7 Default Windows 10 Settings You Should Check Immediately
This is a pretty thorough overview. By Tina Sieber at MakeUseOf.com…
How to Install Windows 10 for Free on any Windows, Linux, or OS X
PCSource: How to Install Windows 10 for Free on any Windows, Linux, or OS X PC
I try to always read the Ars Technica review of the major OS X releases. This one is by Andrew Cunningham and Lee Hutchinson at Ars…
Apple brings refinement and under-the-hood changes to Yosemite’s new design.
Source: OS X 10.11 El Capitan: The Ars Technica Review | Ars Technica