May 2019 – Page 13

Best Microsoft Office Alternatives for macOS

For a long time Microsoft Office enjoyed a loyal following of individual and business users. However, the forced subscription for its latest version and its high prices saw several alternatives come up outside of its banner. If you just got a Mac but are struggling with whether to buy Office all over again, there are several Office alternatives for Mac you can choose from, even if all you want to do is edit and send Office documents once in a while. Some are free suites with many tools, but you can invest in premium options and get extra features – the value may be worth… Read more

The Best Plain Text Note-Taking Apps for Every Platform

There are countless note-taking apps available, but most of them tie you down in one way or another. Many of them use their own format for notes, making it tough to move notes between apps. Even worse, you never know when they might disappear, taking your data with them. There’s a simple alternative to these apps: plain text. You can be pretty sure you’ll be able to open a plain text file in twenty years, which is something you can’t say about many file types. All you need is an app that makes it easy to create, edit, and search your notes. Mac There’s a… Read more

Get the HP OfficeJet 5255 Wireless All-in-One Printer for $60 Off

We may not do as much printing as we used to due to being able to save things in the cloud and trying to be less wasteful and more eco-friendly, but there are still times when we need a printer and want an updated one that works with our updated technology. For those times, the HP OfficeJet 5255 Wireless All-in-One Printer could be what you’re looking for. The HP Office Jet was upgraded in 2018, replacing the HP OfficeJet 4650. The upgraded features include Bluetooth Smart, improved Wi-Fi connectivity, and faster print speeds. The printer utilizes wireless connectivity that is reliable and stable with a… Read more

What Is Your Favorite Tech that Has Been Discontinued?

Just like a favorite pair of old jeans, our old tech products can be well-revered, if for no other reason than just comfortability with the way they feel and that there’s nothing new to learn. Breaking in a new pair of jeans or a new tech device can be difficult. What is your favorite tech that has been discontinued? Our Opinion Sayak wanted to own` a Blackberry but never really got around to it. He was able to borrow others’ Blackberries, making for decent memories for him. “There was a certain prestige and vibe to it,” leading to much envy on his part. He believes… Read more

How to Use fd to Quickly Find Files in Linux and macOS

fd is a simpler alternative to the find command. It uses a truncated syntax and an abbreviated command structure to keep your typed commands short and to the point. However, that lack of verbosity that makes fd easy to type makes it more difficult to understand. fd also runs pattern-matching more rapidly than the default find commands. Learn how to use fd on Linux and macOS. Install fd on Linux fd doesn’t ship on many systems by default. You’ll need to use your preferred package manager to download and install the application, and then you can run it from within Terminal. Ubuntu It will ship… Read more