Kadaza is a more visual homepage. It works in a similar way as many of the others, but adds a little bit of flair. It looks pretty simple, but it has a lot of variety; over 25.000 different preset sites. The best part is, there is no account to sign up for. To start out, go to http://kadaza.com you will see the standard start page. The page will have 24 different logos for popular sites....

Keeping yourself secure online is increasingly difficult. Throw privacy into the mix, and it becomes even tougher to maintain. Even the most privacy-minded of us can run into snags, and that’s assuming you’re used to dealing with technology. What about your friends and relatives? A virtual private network (VPN) can go a long way to keeping you safe. Unfortunately, because they used to be complex to set up, they have a reputation for being difficult to use....

1. Knowing your kernel The kernel is the core of your Linux system. It is frequently updated, and knowing its version may be important for compatibility reasons. Certain programs may require a certain version in order to work properly. It may also be important for some peripherals and modules. As an example, my Ubuntu is based on the official kernel 3.0.0. So far, the latest version is 3.2.5. To know exactly what kernel you are using, its version, and your computer architecture, use the command:...

I have a subjectively difficult time driving at night, but I’m often forced to do so. Fundamentally, it’s harder to see at night by definition. While streetlights are supposed to make driving safer, they don’t make it as safe as driving during the day. Indeed, how could they? They’d need to be as bright as sunlight, and no one would stand for that level of persistent illumination. So by definition, driving at night is not as safe as driving during the day....

Calendars from Google The easiest way to add a new calendar to your Google Calendar is to add it directly from the app. There is a small, yet useful collection of calendars available. To add a calendar, click on the plus sign next to “Other Calendars,” then click on “Browse calendars of interest.” You will see a list of calendars to choose from that includes different holiday calendars, a wide variety of sports teams schedules, and an option for the phases of the moon....

Thus, migrating or moving all the content from Evernote to OneNote can be a big deal for many users. If you’ve heard some good things about OneNote and want to give it a try or just want to move from Evernote to OneNote completely, here is how you can do it the easy way. Migrate from Evernote to OneNote Note: before you can import Evernote notes to OneNote, make sure that you have already installed Evernote and the desktop version of OneNote on your system....

These features all seem really good, but if you’re like most people, shelling out $11.99 for YouTube may not seem like such a great deal. That’s where NewPipe comes in. It’s an open-source front-end for YouTube. It copies many features bundled with YouTube Premium, minus the original content, and is a very compelling YouTube replacement app. What Makes NewPipe Special? The best thing about this app is that it takes some features from YouTube Premium and gives them to you for free....

Many have asked whether there may be a Pro version of the device that offers a more premium experience via enhanced tech specs. Some thinking of investing in a Steam Deck might even be worried about that possibility. Well the good news is, Valve doesn’t plan on fragmenting the generations. While there will be a Steam Deck 2, it won’t be for a while and won’t be until the improvements are befitting of a proper sequel....

If you’re interested in trying out this kit for yourself, keep reading to learn more about it and enter our giveaway to win a smart home kit featuring the mini hub and three smart sensors. What’s in the Smart Home Kit Although you can purchase additional items like a smart socket, smart controller, light bulbs, thermostat, and smart switches / outlets, this giveaway kit only includes four items: one ZigBee Mini Hub, two Door/Window Sensors, and one PIR Motion Sensor....

So, what’s one more? Introducing Parrot Security OS. It’s a security distribution with loads of tools to accomplish your security research. They’ve also packed in some cloud-based goodness. So, how is it? Let’s find out! Usage Using Parrot Security OS is probably about the same as any other Linux distribution. Like other security distributions it’s based on Debian. This makes it perfect for testing, as you won’t need to worry about your software breaking or anything like that....

nSnake is a small command line application of the classic snake game. It has a very simple interface, but comes with lots of possible game modes and the ability to save scores for each mode. Installation Note: This tutorial is done on a Linux (Ubuntu) machine, but the game will work in Windows as well. nSnake is available in most Linux repositories, but for the latest version, it is best to compile from the source....

Although recent releases for iOS and Android have gained a bit of momentum for this mind-blowing music visualization app, not enough people know about it or even realize it’s available on desktop computers as well. If you were a Winamp user back in the day, you just may remember a little something called MilkDrop. Okay, maybe it’s not just “a little something”; MilkDrop had an enormous following in the early 2000s, including an active community of script authors who designed visualization presets for it....

Prayaya V3 creates a portable Windows operating system on your removable storage device such as USB drive, iPod, external hard disk etc and allows you to install your own applications (and games), customize your own settings and even manage your own bookmarks. You can then bring the storage device around in your pocket and use it on any Windows computer. Unlike portable virtualbox, Prayaya does not need a full OS image....

Or what about if you want to print from a computer that does not have a printer attached to it, or you don’t have the drivers to share it on your home network? How can you print files remotely? This is where Google Cloud Print can help you. There has been an Android app and a Chrome extension available for a little while now, both of which make it possible to print to your home printer from anywhere with an internet connection....

Recovering files from a Windows FAT/NTFS partition has been discussed previously. This article discusses the steps to recover files from EXT3/EXT4 partitions using an Ubuntu system. The techniques are the same for every Linux distro (except for the installation process, which are distro specific). Preparation The first thing to do immediately after realizing you’ve deleted the wrong files is to unmount the file system, or mount as read-only. If the files are on your root partition, you should immediately shut down your system, and boot a live cd....

You might have also used all the standard traditional methods to reset your password, yet failed. You’re now desperately looking for a final resort to getting access back to your account. No worries though, as we’ve got another method that might just help you out. This method should allow you to reset an OS X account and restore access to your account via the use of Terminal Single User mode, which is a bit tricky, but extremely helpful....

However, while downloading an image to use for your desktop image or profile is very easy to do, cursors need a little more care and attention when installing them. Not only are they a little tricky to set up, but cursor download sites can also be a hotspot for viruses and malware which is definitely something you don’t want to end up accidentally installing. What to Look Out For ....

Introduction Cooking is often about having the flexibility to do the jobs you want when you want, which the Samsung Bespoke Series 5 NV7B5750TAK/U4 Oven with Dual Cook Flex delivers in spades. With Dual Cook Flex, this oven can be used as one large or two small sections, plus there’s a wide range of additional cooking options including air sous vide, steam, and air fry. Design and features SmartThings-enabledSplits into two cooking zonesWide range of programmes...

Although there are many FTP servers available for Windows, either they are very costly or their free versions are very limited. So I have selected FileZilla FTP Server which seems to be the best in its class. Among so many other features, the ones I like the most are the user management interface and the permissions which can be assigned to any user. I can easily create groups and users and assign them certain read/write permissions in order for accessing and working on the FileZilla FTP Server....

This leads us to novice users. Should they be introduced to such software? Is it better for them to be safe or is that too much of a risk for people who may not understand what’s going on with their computers? We asked our experts at Make Tech Easier, “Would you recommend that a novice user install an antivirus program?” Our Opinion Our writers are split on this issue. Christopher feels that Windows Defender is integrated into the OS and that it is “by far the least intrusive/performance-draining....