Through the years, I would find myself switching to Linux whenever my computer is about to die, and it always saved the day for me. I would soon change back to Microsoft Windows once I have the money to buy myself a new laptop.

This year, I switched back to Linux again, first with Linux Mint, and now I am using Mx Linux, again because my laptop is dying and money is tight during the pandemic.

It has become easier to install Linux and even change distros (Linux distributions), and in my case, to completely wipe out my Microsoft Windows.

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I have been writing a lot lately, for me it is therapy. I want to come out, that I also happen to be a non-white person living in the Philippines. I am a Filipino who happens to write, or should I say, a Filipino writer.

English isn’t my first language but having been born from a different generation, I grew up with it. I learned it in school and at home. English is my second language. I’ve always read American authors. I watched American movies and even as I write this today, I am listening to American music.

I have…

If someone tells you, you have a smartphone addiction, you would likely laugh it off while looking at your smartphone screen.

The problem is like any addiction, you are likely to deny it. Smartphone addiction, unlike the bad stuff you associate with addiction like drugs, alcohol, and sex is all about behavioral addiction.

“You see the same release of dopamine, which is a chemical in the brain that makes us feel good.” — Adam Alter

When Steve Jobs, introduced the first iPhone in 2007, it was all about it being a cool phone. …

I can’t remember my first date. It has been a long time, even longer is being on a date. As a gay man, dating apps have become my go-to app to find myself a date or a hookup. Dating apps have their advantages and disadvantages. It is harder to get a second chance or date but to help you. I have some first-date tips, and I know it works!

Sparked — Facebook’s new video speed-dating app called Sparked

Like many trying to find remote work these days, I am looking for a writing job. As a writer, I have my own goals and dreams, but sometimes artists/writers have to be pragmatic and look for a 9 to 5 regular work.

I applied for a content writer job online. The deadline was swift. I have to write about gaming laptops in less than an hour, and while I love tech, gaming is not one of my favorite subjects. I decided to try Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Bonus Tip: The Artificial Intelligence Writing Tool that I used to be curated is…

It is a brand new day. You start it by turning on your phone and check what is happening on Facebook or on your Facebook messenger to see who is online.

But, here is the ugly truth, right now, your data can be everywhere on the dark web. To most, it may mean no harm, but who knows. It is the most significant data breach, and Facebook is silent again!

And this is where Facebook fails. As a company, it has no sense of responsibility. It still acts like Facebook from the dorm checking out female students, who are hot…

How many times have you read how much someone made money online? We all fall for it, and who doesn’t need some extra cash these days?

There are a zillion ways to make money online in 2021. But when I read this, I thought it was a prank until I found out that it is true, and it is their second year offering this gig.

And this time, the pay is higher. …

There are many gaming laptops out there, and it can be hard to decide which one is best for you.

You need to consider many factors before deciding, especially if this is your first gaming laptop ever.

Here are some things to look for in a gaming laptop as you try to find the best gaming laptop for you.

Quick Tips

1. GPU — It is best to invest in a good graphics processing unit (GPU), as most games rely on your graphic card performance. Keep in mind that you can’t upgrade your GPU on a laptop.
2. Upgrade — You can definitely upgrade…