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How to extract and install a tar.gz file on Ubuntu
Tar.Gz files are archives, and you can easily install them through the GUI in Ubuntu or by using the terminal
One of the things you'll come across during everyday use of a great Linux distribution like Ubuntu is installing apps and opening certain files. While most apps can be found in the Ubuntu Software Center or even as manual downloads, there might be a time when an app or a file you want will come as a tar.gz file type.
Americans wish they had this new iOS feature
Living in the EU, I now have access to custom app stores on iPhone. That means fewer rules and more apps to choose from!
If you have an iPhone and you live in Europe, then you've probably already discovered that you can now install third-party app stores on your smartphone. When I went to try and download Delta, it wasn't available in Europe on the App Store, and Riley Testut's AltStore is the official way to download it here. This made me take the plunge into a feature that I truly think Americans will be jealous of, and that's custom app stores on your iPhone.
PC won't boot? Here's how to recover Windows back to a working state
If your Windows PC won't start, you may need to try one of these steps to get it working again.
It's probably hard to think of a situation more frustrating than having your laptop or PC stop working altogether for reasons unknown. It's thankfully not that common, but any time it occurs is one time too many, and if you cna't even boot your computer, you might think you're out of luck. Thankfully, that's not the case, and you can always get back to a working state.
How to download your YouTube Music songs and playlists for offline listening
You can download all your songs and playlists offline with a YouTube Music subscription, but the process is different on iOS and Android.
YouTube Music is a great music streaming service, especially if you're already subscribed to YouTube Premium. With a subscription, you can download all of your songs and playlists to your smartphone, but the process differs slightly on iOS and Android. Plus, there are a few features that allow YouTube Music to automatically download songs to your device without any of your input, so there are plenty of options. This guide shows you all the ways that you can download your songs and playlists to your smartphone with a YouTube Premium subscription.
Using Microsoft Office files on ChromeOS just got a ton easier
Just do a one-time setup and you're good to go.
It can be tricky to work with a group of people when they all use different office suites. Whether you're getting a DOCX, a PDF, or an ODF, you sometimes need an app purely to handle one person who likes a specific app over all others. Fortunately, Google is making it easier to open Microsoft Office files in ChromeOS, meaning you'll find it a lot easier to work with people who prefer the Redmond giant's apps over Google's own.
How to set up Windows Sandbox on Windows 11
Windows Sandbox is a very useful feature for testing software on Windows 11. Here's how to set it up on your own PC.
If you follow news around Windows 11 (and Windows 10 before it), you might have heard of Windows Sandbox, but there's a good chance you may also not know what it is. This is a feature Microsoft added in later versions of Windows 10, specifically for the Pro or Enterprise editions.
This genius made a whole Fallout RPG in Excel, and you can play it too
Another data cell needs our help.
With the Fallout TV series airing on Prime Video, the world has re-entered a post-apocalyptic resurgence with their interests. People are snapping up the old games, and even giving games that they didn't like at first a second try. Now, someone has shown their true dedication to the series by making an entire Fallout-inspired RPG in Excel, because people will find a way to do anything with the app bar using it to create spreadsheets.
Building a PC doesn't have to be expensive all the time, and there are plenty of components on the market right now to prove that. It is true that you may not get the latest and the best component out there when you stretch your budget a bit thin, but it's entirely possible to put together a solid PC without burning a huge hole in your wallet.
If Start menu ads in Windows 11 aren't bad enough, something worse might be on the horizon
Don't be surprised if you see more invasive ads in the Windows 11 Start menu in the future.
Microsoft has officially introduced ads in the Windows 11 Start menu via the April optional update. This has certainly not gone down well with many Windows users, and if that's you, Microsoft might be planning to add more salt to the injury by introducing more intrusive ads in the Windows 11 Start menu.
be quiet! Dark Rock Elite review: Best-in-class CPU air cooling
Taking a look at be quiet!'s flagship CPU air cooler.
The be quiet! Dark Rock Elite is a premium CPI air cooler with two fans, a beefy twin heatsink, and easy AMD and Intel system installation. The company's array of products isn't the flashiest on the market but is designed with function in mind. A similar sleek all-black design is found throughout the be quiet! hardware catalog, but every case, cooler, and power supply has a list of useful features.
I turned my Raspberry Pi into a portable computer — and you can too
The Raspberry Pi works well as a portable SBC, but there are a couple of things you should bear in mind before bringing it along on your next outing
The Raspberry Pi boards are some of the best SBCs for DIY projects, but there’s no reason to confine them within the bounds of your house. Thanks to their small size, it's entirely possible to slip these devices into your pocket and use them on the move. But before you can bring your dreams of a portable Raspberry Pi to life, you’ll have to contend with the issues of powering and controlling the palm-sized system. So, I’ve put together a guide to help you free your Raspberry Pi from the shackles of cables, and use it anywhere outside your home lab.
Anker's monster 140W charger gets irresistible 50% discount and can satisfy all your charging needs
If you're looking for a charger with a lot of power at a fair price, grab this Anker 140W charger for a steal for a limited time.
Devices have gotten quite powerful over the past few years and, luckily, charging technology has managed to keep up, with brands utilizing the latest technology in order to provide speedy top-ups on some of our favorites smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Of course, these chargers aren't cheap, but if you're lucky enough, you'll be able to find a superb deal on one.
Dynabook's latest laptop packs all the ports, but it's still crazy light
The Dynabook Portégé X40L-M stands out by offering tons of ports while still being one of the lightest business laptops around.
Dynabook may not be the first name anyone thinks of when thinking of laptops, but that's not stopping the company from launching new devices each and every year. And today, the company introduced the Portégé X40L-M, a laptop that aims to rise above its business laptop competitors by offering all the ports you could want while still being one of the lightest laptops on the market.
Gunnar Optiks' Groot-themed glasses save your eyes using a sleek almond wood frame
Now, you are Groot.
It's important to save your eyes from the blue light from monitors, but you also want to look good while you do it. Fortunately, Gunnar Optiks have been putting out good-looking glasses that save your eyes for a long time. Now, the company is ready to show off its newest pair with its partnership with Marvel, and you can grab your own Groot-themed glasses that can help keep your eyes safe from strain while looking stylish at the same time.
Microsoft's new Start menu ads represent everything I hate about Windows
No matter what you do, you can't get away from Microsoft's bombardment of ads in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft's business model for Windows has been a hot topic lately, as the company's moves continue to point to an ad-supported or subscription-based future of the platform. There was a time when some thought Windows 12 might be subscription-based, following in the footsteps of successful services like Adobe's Creative Cloud. Neither advertisements nor subscriptions are particularly new for people in the Windows ecosystem. Ads have been in parts of Windows taking various forms — some optional and others not so much — for about a decade. Microsoft 365 has been available as a subscription for longer than that, since 2013. But every time the company takes another step to collect more user data, provide more "personalized," "tailored," or "recommended" experiences, or other cleverly-disguised ads, I can't help but feel disrespected as a customer.
How to use the ROG Ally for PS5 Remote Play
Turn your ROG Ally into a PlayStation Portal for PS5 Remote Play
The Asus ROG Ally is a fantastic handheld gaming console that's powerful enough to handle a lot of AAA titles with ease. It's not without its flaws, but many of us here at XDA use it for gaming and thoroughly enjoy the experience. It's a solid handheld gaming console that lets you enjoy all your favorite PC games away from your computer. But what if you want to play your PlayStation 5 games on the ROG Ally when you are, say, on your bed, or when the TV is being used by someone else?
6 features Apple Notes should borrow from OneNote
Apple Notes is great, but it needs these features to sway me away from OneNote
Being an official offering from Apple, the Notes app has a robust integration on the company’s devices. While some of the Notes features, such as Smart Folders, Quick Notes, tags, and subfolders, are great, the app misses out on several basics and spoils my note-taking experience in no time.
Snapdragon X: Everything you need to know about Qualcomm's Arm computing chips
The Snapdragon X Plus and the Snapdragon X Elite will finally reach laptops very soon, and here's everything you need to know about the X series.
Qualcomm has been talking about the Snapdragon X series for quite a while now, with its custom Oryon cores first being announced way back in 2022. These cores and the Snapdragon X series of SoCs are Qualcomm's answer to Apple's Arm-based chips, and they seem to be just around the corner. Qualcomm has announced the full range of SKUs for the Snapdragon X Elite, along an all-new Snapdragon X Plus.
The US is passing a bill to ban TikTok, but there's hope yet
A US-based sale will be the community's final hope.
The US and TikTok have been wrapped in a legal battle, with the former trying to ban the social media app out of the country. So far, there hasn't been a lot of progress, and TikTok has been allowed to operate normally. However, the biggest threat to the app has just passed through the Senate, and users have a single silver lining that may save the app from a nationwide ban.
Retro gaming has never been better, and it can only go up from here
Give your classics the 21st-century TLC they deserve.
Retro gaming has come a long way in the last decade or so. It may seem odd, given how we've had emulators for a long time now, but as technology has evolved, our retro gaming capabilities have only gotten better. Now, we're at a point where it has never been better to be a retro gamer, and there are plenty of reasons why now is a great time to crack open the classics and try something familiar.