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For some reason, most of the publishing world doesn’t take open-source software seriously. There are exceptions: a great number of national governments, large corporations, gigantic ISPs and web hosting firms use it. But in desktop publishing? It’s hard to find even a mention of open-source in print or online. Open-Source Software: Overlooked and Underestimated The recent article here on Lifewire entitled “Mix and Match Software” was a case in point – even at the very end of the article where both inexpensive and free software options were listed, the most powerful, professional-grade, and free tools for photo editing, word processing, layout, and press-ready PDF generation were completely omitted....

Victoria 3 is a game that is highly based on the structure of society. Whoever plays this game should have a great deal of interest and knowledge in Politics. As we know, this game revolves around the happenings in the 19th Century. The period wherein multiple phenomenons like Industrial Revolution and Colonization took place. Several ups and downs were seen in society during that period. One common issue arising in society during that period was Radicalism....

I installed Ubuntu Natty on my Virtualbox (Ubuntu guest on Ubuntu host) and the first problem that greeted me when I boot up is the 16-bit display error message: It stated that your system is optimized to work in 32-bit, but the color quality is set to 16-bit. First of all, there is no “display properties” in Ubuntu that allows you to change from 16-bit to 32-bit. Secondly, when you open the monitor option, you can only select 800×600 (or lower) screen resolution....

No matter how good or bad your English speaking skills are, a dictionary is a must. The bliss of the fact is very underrated that dictionary apps have replaced those big, heavy dictionaries. There are hundreds of dictionary apps out there. When I am reading a book I don’t want to turn on the internet because of so many distractions. Sometimes offline dictionaries are very useful in case you don’t have access to the internet....

When you come across your photos folder, you may see some pictures with the file extension ‘AAE’. These files are essential, edits made to your images using the Photos app, on iOS devices. Simply put, with the use of.AAE files, one can refer to the collection of edits made on an iPhone. When you try to open these.AAE images prompt an error message stating that it is not a valid image file....

A mirrorless camera, or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC), is similar to a DSLR camera, with one significant difference. The optics in a mirrorless camera do not include a reflex mirror or a pentaprism. Instead, light is fed directly to the image sensor inside the camera, where the focus of the image is determined. It’s also how the photographer sees a preview of the image. How Mirrorless Digital Cameras Work If you know about DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras, then you know they have an optical viewfinder — one that you look through with your eye to frame your image....

This article describes what a text file is and how to open one or convert one to a different format. What to Know A text file contains just text (versus other content like images). Open one with any text editor, such as Notepad or TextEdit. Convert to other text-based formats with Notepad++ and similar tools. What Is a Text File? A text file is a file containing text, but there are several ways to think about that, so it’s important to know the kind of text document you have before dealing with a program that can open or convert it....

VTuber is an entire community that is marking its presence on different streaming platforms. But still many people are in the dark as to what this is and why is it making headways. This guide here will show you all that there is to be a VTuber. And if you aspire to become one in the near future, we recommend you check this out. We will provide you with the insights you will need....

This article explains what an MRIMG file is and how to use one on your computer. What to Know An MRIMG file is a disc image that serves as a backup of a hard drive.The Macrium Reflect backup software creates and opens this file. What Is an MRIMG File? A file with the MRIMG file extension is a disc image file created by the Macrium Reflect backup software for the purpose of storing an exact copy of a hard drive....

The syntax of a function in Excel or Google Sheets refers to the layout and order of the function and its arguments. A function in Excel and Google Sheets is a built-in formula. All functions begin with the equal sign ( = ) followed by the function’s name such as IF, SUM, COUNT, or ROUND. When you use the correct syntax for functions in Excel or Google Sheets, you’ll avoid error messages....

This week on PUREinfoTech: Microsoft officially announces that the release date for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will be October 17. No one, no two, no three, but four new Windows Insider Preview builds rolled out this week, including Windows 10 build 16278 and build 16281 in the Fast ring for testers with PCs enrolled in the Fast ring with only bug fixes, no new feature or big improvements, and now build 16278 is also available through the Slow ring....

This week on tech, Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 Mobile build 10572 to the Fast ring of updates with a bunch of new improvements and fixes, including changes on Cortana, Skype messaging apps, offline maps, storage settings, and much more. However, the company warned that Insiders need to roll back to Windows Phone 8.1 before upgrading to build 10572. Windows 10 build 10568 leaked onto the web, but it only includes minor refinements since the last official build release for PCs....

The Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, began in 1967 with a conference held at a New York, NY hotel. Since then, companies have repeatedly hit CES with announcements that quickly revolutionize the technology in our homes. Remembering the ten best products from CES is a trip down memory lane that includes legendary retro tech. 1970: Philips N1500 Videocassette Recorder Arguably the first historic consumer technology product ever shown at CES, the Philips N1500 was the first videocassette recorder for the consumer market....

YouTube Music, formerly Google Play Music, is a surprisingly good music source. Access YouTube Music on the web or from its iPhone and Android apps. Here are our recommendations to help you take full advantage of everything YouTube Music has to offer. Express Yourself: Create Your Own Playlist It’s easy to create a playlist in YouTube Music, whether you’re using YouTube music in a web browser on your computer or using the YouTube Music iOS or Android mobile apps....

While some online video games are inappropriate for children, there are quite a few that provide a safe environment for young players to experience multiplayer gaming without the need for parental supervision at all times. Here are some fun online video games for kids of all ages to play by themselves. Best Online RPG for Kids: Pokemon Sun and Moon Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon are modern entries in the long-running Pokemon roleplaying games that first began way back in the ’90s on the Nintendo Gameboy....

GIMP has a large number of useful default keyboard shortcuts that speed up your workflow once you perfect them. You can even set up your own keyboard shortcuts using GIMP’s shortcut editor or by making use of GIMP’s dynamic keyboard shortcuts. Deselect GIMP offers a strong range of selection tools, but you need to deselect a selection after you’ve finished working with it. Rather than using the menu’s Select > None option to remove the marching ants selection outline, you can press the keyboard shortcut Shift+Ctrl+A....

Ever since educational radio broadcasting pioneer Mary Somerville assured listeners that “Television won’t last. It’s a flash in the pan”, gadget gurus have been spectacularly wrong – especially when they have a stake in the issue. Here we look at five fabulously false assurances made with the best of intentions, the benefit of experience, and less accuracy than a horoscope translated by a barking dog. 1. “Thanks to the enthusiastic consumer response to the N-Gage QD and our latest titles, we’re confident that our success in leading the mobile gaming world will continue” Ilkka Raiskinen, Nokia’s Senior Vice President of Games....

If you’re looking for classic arcade and console games to play on your Xbox One, here are our top picks. They’re available on the Xbox Game Catalog or the Xbox official website. Best Classic Platformer: Sonic The Hedgehog In 1991, Mario’s biggest rival was more universally recognized and popular than him, and for good reason. Sonic The Hedgehog was a fast-paced platform game with vibrant colorful graphics and catchy songs that featured a little blue hedgehog....

Before we dive into extensions for Chrome on Android, it’s important to know this is not officially supported. You’ll need to use a different browser and, even then, not all Chrome extensions are guaranteed to work. This YouTube tutorial will step you through installing extensions on your Android device using another browser. Install the corresponding app, for extensions that have one, from the Google Play Store. Once you’re set up to get the extensions, here are a few great ones to try....

When we discuss overpowered weapons in Call of Duty games, we often think of primary weapons like ARs, SMGs and even Sniper Rifles. What if I tell you that the Akimbo pistols are the most broken guns in Warzone 2 right now. Yes, you heard that right. In this guide, we’ll show you the best Akimbo pistol loadouts in Warzone 2. Best Warzone 2 Akimbo Loadout Akimbo Pistols are known for having an insanely quick time-to-kill (TTK) rate in Call of Duty: Warzone 2....