I Use Python, but I’m Learning R and the Tidyverse for Data Analysis Too
[ad_1] I’m a big fan of Python for data analysis, but even I get curious about what else is available. R has long been the go-to language for statistics, but the “Tidyverse” has given the language a serious makeover. Here’s why I’ve decided to learn both technologies. R Is Popular in Academia and Industry If […]
I Installed These 5 Open-Source Apps When I Upgraded to Windows 11
[ad_1] Windows 10 recently reached its end of life and I finally upgraded the last PC I had running Windows 10 to Windows 11. Despite how long I’ve been using Windows 11 on another PC, I still found the change a bit jarring. These apps made the transition a bit easier. Windhawk Changing operating systems […]
I Fixed Ubuntu’s 5 Most Annoying Problems With These GNOME Extensions
[ad_1] Do you love using Ubuntu but loath some of its restrictive options and annoying quirks? Even though it’s the most popular Linux distro, it’s not perfect and can feel limiting based on your workflow. Thankfully, we have GNOME Extensions to solve most of these issues and make Ubuntu almost perfect! Ubuntu uses GNOME, and […]
New to Jellyfin? Here’s How to Set Up a Custom Theme
Many prefer to use Jellyfin over Plex because it’s free and open-source, supports features like hardware transcoding, and runs on almost anything. Though the default Jellyfin theme is functional, it’s a bit dull to look at every day. Fortunately, there are a good number of themes out there that you can import, and you can […]
5 Reasons Jupyter Notebooks With Python Are Better Than Excel for Data Analysis
While you can do some good data analysis with a spreadsheet like Excel, if you want to take your calculations to the next level, you might try Python in a Jupyter notebook instead. Here are some reasons why. Separation of Data and Operations The advantage of Jupyter notebooks over spreadsheets like Excel or LibreOffice Calc […]
F-Droid Says Google Is Lying About the Future of Sideloading on Android
Summary Google’s developer-ID decree forces gov IDs, fees, and approval for every Android app by Sept 2026. Though Google says sideloading remains, the rule gives Google control — sideloading is effectively dead. Security rationale is weak; Play Store has malware, and F‑Droid warns this threatens app freedom. One of the biggest benefits Android has always […]
3 Open-Source Apps That Vanished, Even When Users Loved Them
If you’ve spent any time with open-source software, you know the terrible feeling that comes when a project you depend on suddenly goes dark. One week it’s humming along with new updates, fixes, and community activity, and the next, it’s a ghost town. Over time, you get comfortable with a tool, tailoring it to fit […]
Bazzite’s Fall Update Adds Support for More Handhelds
The developers of Bazzite, a gaming-focused Linux distribution based on Fedora, have announced a major fall 2025 release. It rebases Bazzite to the newly released Fedora 43 and adds support for a few new gaming handhelds and other peripherals. If you’ve been wanting to install Bazzite on your handheld PC but it wasn’t fully supported […]










