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Quick Links Summary To fix the “make: command not found” error on Ubuntu Linux, you will need to install make. To install make, run the “sudo apt install make” command or, to install the standard development tools at the same time, use the “sudo apt install build-essential” command. StandardUbuntuinstalls don’t include the Linuxmakeutility. It’s used mainly by software developers, but even non-coders may need it in some situations. Here’s how to installmakeon Ubuntu Linux....

Summary Need Adobe Photoshop on Linux? Sadly, you can’t run the current or even the recent versions of Photoshop, but you can run Photoshop CC 2015 perfectly. This version was my go-to for many years, and it even has the coveted camera raw filter. What You’ll Need for Photoshop on Linux We’ll be usingWine(a compatibility layer that lets you run Windows apps on Linux and macOS) to install and run Photoshop....

Quick Links One of the key differences between PowerPoint and Prezi is that the former is for producing linear presentations, while the latter lets you zoom in and out of points of detail. However, if you’re more au fait with PowerPoint but want to achieve Prezi’s interactive effect, today’s your lucky day! Step 1: Design an Overview Slide The first step to achieving a PowerPoint presentation that works like Prezi is to create an overview slide containing the background for all the points of interest that will form the interactivity later on....

Quick Links Who knew that Microsoft Excel could act as a translator? Through Microsoft Translate Services, Excel can translate from one language to another (the TRANSLATE function) and detect another language already in a workbook (the DETECTLANGUAGE function). What Are the Syntaxes? Before I show you some examples of each function in action, here are their syntaxes. where If you don’t place the language code within double quotes, Excel will return the #NAME?...

HP just announced the OMEN 16L, its smallest OMEN gaming desktop to date. It appears to be a very competent pre-assembled PC, with configurations for RTX 40-series GPUs and Intel Core Ultra CPUs. As its name suggests, the OMEN 16L is a gaming PC in a 16-liter small form factor case (I’d love to give you precise measurements, but HP didn’t provide them). The 16L case size is pretty tricky, as high-end gaming components—particularly GPUs and PSUs—are large and require ample cooling....

Summary Neural Processing Units or NPUs are the newest hardware to be mentioned by processor manufacturers. These chips are supposed to be built to handle AI processing, and each of the big manufacturers has their own take on NPUs. Let’s see what we’re in for in the near future. NPUs and Their Place In Laptops If by now you haven’t heard aboutAI PCs and their need for more processing power,you might not be aware of how far NPUs have come....

Quick Links Summary Kindle Unlimited and Kobo Plus are subscription services offered by two of the largest eReader brands out there. If you don’t have a Kindle or a Kobo, don’t worry! Both subscription services have apps that you’re able to access through your smartphone. The scene is set, and the contestants are ready, but who will prevail? Kobo Plus Is Cheaper and More Customizable If we are looking at price only, Kobo Plus is the cheaper option....

Quick Links Summary Apple’s M3 chips are the third iteration of the company’s in-house chipset lineup. They bring a big technical step forward, but do they offer enough improvements for M2 users to upgrade? Here’s how Apple’s M3 Silicon compares to the M2 range. What Is M3 Silicon? The M3 is the latest generation of Apple’s computer chips that house a Mac’s critical components such as the CPU, GPU, RAM, and the Neural Engine....

Quick Links With the rise of never-ending scrollable feeds on apps like Instagram and TikTok, it’s easy to fall into the trap of doomscrolling. But with this comes the risk of giving in to brainrot, something which can be a serious focus deterrent. If you’ve fallen victim to this before, you know how much time it can cause you to waste. So how can you combat brainrotting on your iPhone and increase your focus and productivity in the process?...

If you thought you were immune from a Meltdown or Spectre-like hardware exploit by using laptops with Apple Silicon chips instead of x86 CPUs, you are unfortunately mistaken. A new vulnerability has popped up on Apple silicon-powered Macs, and it could result in performance losses for some workflows as developers attempt to patch it. Researchers have uncovered a significant vulnerability present in Apple’sM-series chipsthat exposes Macs to potential attacks, allowing malicious actors to extract secret keys during common cryptographic operations....

Quick Links Summary TheOladance OWS1are one of the newer additions to the “open-ear” earbuds landscape. Designed to be seated in front of your ear canals instead of inside them, the OWS1 are cozy to wear, but the innovation starts to dwindle once you start listening to music and making phone calls. Oladance OWS1 Open-Ear Earbuds The Oladance OWS1 brings an intriguing idea to the table, but when it comes time to play some tunes, the promise of ingenuity starts fading fast....

Summary Sony’s recent retro gaming push has made PlayStation Plus Premium a must-have for PS5 owners who want to relive the good old days. Despite some of the issues the service has had in the past, recent updates have made it a much better deal, especially for fans of Sony’s retro catalog. There Are Many More Native Ports The last time I covered the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog, I mentioned how the selection of games was huge but came at the cost of a shoddy, inconsistent streaming experience....

Quick Links Sling TV is a popular streaming service for good reason: It’s affordable, customizable, and there’s usually a free trial going. The platform has two plans available: Sling Orange and Sling Blue. The plans have differing channel lineups and lots of extras available. Which one is right for you? Base Sling TV Channels Regardless of whether you opt for Sling Orange or Sling Blue, there are 26 channels available in both packages....