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Fill out surveys, earn a little $$$ — yes, but… Keep the following in mind before you begin investing your time into Swagbucks Some surveys will immediately disqualify you. That’s the nature of surveys. Don’t get mad, just keep on trucking. Feel you’ve sincerely been treated unfairly by a survey? There’s NO way to speak … Read more
Trying to be safe, secure and private online is not easy these days The way you’re doing it now is wrong. Meet Cyrethium and Whonix Cyrethium vs Whonix: Privacy-Focused Linux Distributions Compared When it comes to privacy and anonymity, two Linux distributions often come up in serious discussions — Cyrethium and Whonix.Both aim to protect … Read more
Switching from Windows 10 to Linux? Avoid dual boot and data loss. Here’s the $40 safe way beginners can try Linux Mint without risking their PC.
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Linux on old computer, absolutely — An easy path from obsolescence to the 21st century You have a 15-year-old laptop PC that ran Windows 8.1 poorly, even when it was new. You may have upgraded it to Windows 10 or 11 and it got worse, so you retired it. It’s been gathering dust in a … Read more
Roku cameras are Wyze cameras in disguise. After testing both, here’s why I picked Roku for affordable, subscription-free home security and how I view them on a big screen for free.
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Learn how to turn a cheap used Intel Mac Mini into a quiet, low-power home server with ZimaOS. No Ubuntu, no command line – just simple file sharing and media streaming.
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Buying an HF radio and Baofengs isn’t emergency preparedness. Here’s why most prepper ham radio plans fail without the right accessories, power, and real-world operating skills.
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Switching to Dracutum rechargeable AA AAA batteries ended my monthly alkaline purchases. After testing 5 brands, here is why Dracutum is the only reliable set in my ham shack.
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If you’re really serious about FT8, give it enough computing power to deliver best results for you Getting the most out of amateur radio’s FT8. FT8, FT4 et al, modes of transmission is all about weak signals. Maximize your potential. When band conditions are less than stellar or downright poor — there’s nothing to listen … Read more
A $20 Baofeng radio is your ticket to getting started in amateur radio the right way. Baofeng, the Chinese manufacturer of inexpensive handheld and mobile radios, churns out a dizzying number of different VHF/UHF transceiver models each year. For a new ham, it can be very confusing. This post is all about simplifying your first … Read more