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Debian vs. Ubuntu: The Similarities, Differences and Which One You Should Use By  Alexandru Andrei  – Posted on  Jul 9, 2019  in  Linux Ubuntu received a lot of love in its earlier releases. It made many seemingly complicated operations, easier for beginners just coming into the world of Linux-based distributions. But around the time the Unity interface was launched, it started to get some hate, too. Objectively speaking, the interface was not good or bad, it did its job well. But it did it differently than what most people were used to. Then, some other changes, like inserting ads in the launch menu and changing the interface once again to Gnome, made some users dislike the distro even more and people began to look for alternatives, with one of them being Debian. Since Ubuntu is created from Debian, the two are very similar at the core. However, with the changes Canonical made to Debian to create Ubuntu, there are also a lot of differences, s...

How to Use the Linux Terminal as a Calculator Do you prefer the simplicity of the Linux terminal over a fancy GUI? If you need to quickly do some math, you don’t have to use a calculator app. You can perform your calculations using the terminal, using tools that you’ll (probably) have installed already. Let’s run through how you can use the Linux terminal as a calculator, no matter your distro. Calculations with GNU bc The  bc  element of GNU bc stands for “basic calculator.” The bc program itself originated on Unix, based in the 1970s. GNU bc is a more modern, enhanced version, one that you should find on your Linux system already. If you don’t have GNU bc,  use the package manager  your distro uses to install it – the package is simply called  bc . To start it, open your terminal and type  bc  before hitting Enter. Type  quit  to exit the program once you’re done. The plus, minus, forward slash, and aste...

While it’s not one of the mainstream reasons for owning a phone, people do use them in order to scan barcodes. This is more than the QR codes you find on media; we’re talking about the actual codes located on products which are scanned when purchasing them. But why do people use these apps, and which are the best? Why Use a Barcode Scanner App? While they have a niche use, these apps are very much still used. They’re a quick and easy way to get the product details via barcode. Some apps build upon this information to provide a specific service, such as a shopping list app that adds items as you scan them. Related :  Top 5 QR Scanner Apps for Android 1. QR & Barcode Scanner If you want a fast, bare-bones, no-nonsense scanner, the  QR & Barcode Scanner  app is perfect. It advertises its QR code capabilities heavily, but it can read regular barcodes just fine. The scan is quick, and you get all the information instantly. You can then tap one of the bu...

How to Access an Android Phone with a Broken Screen How many times have you dropped your phone, believing that the screen would be cracked when you picked it up? Luckily for us, most phone screens are relatively durable and don’t break easily. But when they do, it can make a mess. When your phone breaks and the screen is no longer working, not only can’t you use your phone, but now all that information stored on your phone is inaccessible. Luckily, it is possible to recover all the information on your device by following some of these directions. Use OTG to gain access If you can see the screen but can’t touch it because you will cut your hand, or if the screen is not responsive, use an OTG adapter to control the phone with a mouse. An OTG, or On-the-Go, adapter has two ends. One plugs into the USB port on your phone, and the other end is a standard USB-A adapter into which you can plug your mouse. Once you connect the two, you will be able to use your phone without ...

7 of the Best Websites to Download Subtitles for Your Movies While many hate subtitles because they tend to cover some content, there are those of us who can’t watch a movie without them. Watching movies with subtitles is great because subtitles help you understand better what the actor is saying, especially when watching foreign movies or movies with a heavy accent. But what if a movie you’re watching doesn’t have subtitles? You may want to know where you can download subtitles for free. Here we share the seven websites where you can download subtitles for free, including English subtitles, Indonesian subtitles, Chinese subtitles, and more. Related :  How to Download Subtitles Automatically in VLC 1. Subscene Subscene  is one of the most popular subtitle download sites, with a huge database of movies and popular shows from all over the world. Subtitles are added on a daily basis by its users as well as site owners and are available in many languages. The ...