Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

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If you're upgrading to a new iPhone 17 or installing the latest operating system, you'll save yourself a lot of trouble by making a good backup first. Here's how to do it. Jeff Carlson writes about ...

Whether you’ve imported your new Android device from overseas or recently modified its software, it’s possible to find yourself without access to Google apps. This could include the Play Store, the ...

Python developers often need to install and manage third-party libraries. The most reliable way to do this is with pip, Python’s official package manager. To avoid package conflicts and system errors, ...

When I first started using Linux in the late 90s, there was really only one way to install an application. You would download the app, unpack the archive, run the ...

Chromebooks are some of the best value for money laptops you can buy. They're easy to use, secure, and have impressive battery life. But as good as Chromebooks are, they have their limitations. For ...

Soon to be the official tool for managing Python installations on Windows, the new Python Installation Manager picks up where the ‘py’ launcher left off. Python is a first-class citizen on Microsoft ...

Android 14 is no longer the latest version of Android, as that honor goes to Android 15. Still, if you have an older device or want to revert back to Android 14, we can walk you through the steps ...

Use the following fixes for the “Install driver to show hardware” error on your Windows 11 system while trying to upgrade the OS: Plug the USB flash drive into ...

A few days ago, Microsoft manifested something that had been a long time coming: forced installation of the new Outlook app on Windows 10 PCs by way of the February 2025 mandatory update. This is the ...

Thinking about installing linoleum flooring? Good for you! Whether you're redoing your kitchen, bathroom, or even your laundry room, linoleum is a solid choice. It's easy to clean and can withstand ...