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    Try these obscure Linux apps to help level up your productivity

    The Penguin key is a nice touch. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysLinux has tons of productivity tools waiting to help.There are both GUI and command line apps available.All of the tools listed are free to use.When you think of productivity, I’m sure the usual suspects come to mind:Office suiteGroupwarePDF creators/editorsImage editorsFile managersContent Management Systems (CMS)To-do listsProject management toolsAnd much moreTo assume those are the only productivity tools available would be a mistake, as there are so many to choose from. Of course, what you use depends on your needs, so the collection of apps you use will likely differ from those I prefer.Even so, there are so many Linux apps to choose from, some of which are much lesser-known than the likes of LibreOffice or GIMP. You might be surprised to know that some of those obscure apps are really quite helpful.Let me see if I can pique your interest in a few handy apps that might just make you a bit more productive.Also: Thinking about switching to Linux? 9 things you need to know1. ManuSkriptManuSkript More

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    Changing these 10 settings on my Samsung phone greatly improved the user experience

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETI’ve been fairly vocal recently that Samsung’s One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buyFrom setting the highest available screen resolution to more privacy-focused features, here are 10 Galaxy phone settings (plus a bonus) that I recommend changing to enhance your Galaxy phone experience. Please note that some settings might be phone-specific.1. Turn off pop-up notifications More

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    Every creative professional needs this multi-card reader that’s fast, reliable, and easy to travel with

    Freewell Pro Card Reader <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways It handles every commonly used storage card currently in use It can handle data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps, so moving big files is effortless The card reader also doubles as a storage card holder, keeping cards that are not currently in use safe. –> There are […] More

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    These XR glasses gave me a 135-inch screen to work from while traveling (and now they’re on sale)

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Viture Pro XR glasses are available for a retail price of $459 in black. The display is larger, brighter, and smoother with the same form factor, fit, and excellent construction. An additional accessory is needed for devices without USB-C and multiple pieces are required for gaming. –> Right now, you […] More

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    Ham radio is alive and well – and still a lifeline in disasters

    phadventure/Getty Images When I was a kid living near Grantsville, West Virginia, a few neighbors were into amateur ham radio. I found their analog electronics and antennas and their mastery of Morse code fascinating.  They were into it because they talked with people thousands of miles away, played with tech, and knew they could help […] More