Tag Archives: Linux

LAPTOP TRENDS
The Rise of Linux, Manjaro’s New Laptop, Spitfire, Customized by Station X

What is the Manjaro brand? The name doesn’t appear in the world of tech like most other brands like Dell, Lenovo, or even Xiaomi these days. Dubbed as either Manjaro Linux, or simply Manjaro, the name refers to an open … Continue reading →

 

LAPTOP TRENDS
The New Librem 13 Laptop From Purism Is Really Wanting to Be a Free for All (of Sorts)

What do you know about Linux? The Ubuntu-based operating system that either works for folks and they absolutely advocate for it, or nothing works just right and consumers steer away. Well what about giving a pure version of Linux a … Continue reading →

 

DELL
Dell Continues to Invest and Profit in Chinese-Ubuntu Markets

As many Linux lovers know, there has been a long wait for the so-called “revolution of Linux”, where desktops everywhere would run the user-controlled operating system with ease, and laptop lovers would frolic through fields with their Ubuntu penguin friends … Continue reading →

 

INVENTIONS & INNOVATIONS
CuBox Is a Tiny 2-Inch Cube Set Top Box

Tiny computers are so awesome. From the so-loved Raspberry Pi to a good ol’ Chromecast HDMI stick, portable mini-computers are usually very functional, and very reasonably priced. The one thing that could make streaming devices this even better though, is … Continue reading →

 

HELPFUL TIPS
We’re Being “Shellshocked” by a Bash Bug

Remember the Heartbleed bug back in April 2014? As a refresher, it was a security threat in the OpenSSL cryptography software. Now, another bug has risen up from the ashes just in time to freak us all out again. “Shellshock” is a newly discovered bug in Linux and Unix operating systems, and it's kind of scary in how easy it is to attack.

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E47- Dianne Feinstein & Drones, Barbie Liposuction App, Catlateral Damage, Apple’s Refund Settlement | Red Headed Geek Show

Welcome to my first entire episode of ‘What The Tech’! A new app is coming, called Catlateral Damage! In this game, you get to step into the paws of a feline and destroy things in your owner’s household. The first … Continue reading →

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E34-Valve Announces Steam OS & Steam Machines, Peachy Printer, iOS 7 & What The Tech | Red Headed Geek Show

Just like we all heard last, week, Valve is coming to Linux. What I wasn’t expecting was three secret announcements this week. Tuesday we got the announcement of Steam OS hitting your living rooms (Big Picture) and Wednesday the Steam … Continue reading →

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E33- Linux & Steam Gaming, Rubicon & Occipital Structure Sensor 3D Scanners | Red Headed Geek Show

There have been two announcements this week for cheap, accessible 3D scanning options that could be perfect for beginners! With 42 whole days to go on Kickstarter, a company called Occipital surmounted the $100,000 goal within 3.5 hours, with a … Continue reading →

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E29- Meta.01 AR Glasses, Sigmo, MailPile and Garmin’s VIRB & VIRB Elite | Red Headed Geek Show

For those of you out there who really enjoy taking photos, whether out with the family, road trip or recreational activities, or even those of you who want to capture moments like on a ski slope or even bicycle ride, … Continue reading →

 

THE RED-HEADED GEEK SHOW
E25- Microsoft vs.The NSA? iOS colAR App & Plummeting Piracy | Red-Headed Geek Show

“ColAR”, (pronounced just like ‘color’) is the coloring book of the future! Now, once I saw the video showing how it works and the magic it creates, my face melted off. It is so amazing and great for kids or … Continue reading →

 

MINI / NANO PCS
Utilite- The $99 ARM-based Ubuntu PC

As mini as it may be, Utilite doesn't limit its ports or connectivity. As seen in the photo, we've got WiFi b/g/n, Blueooth 3.0, 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, HDMI and DVI for video output, 4 USB 2.0's and 1 micro, as well as a micro SD slot and audio jacks.