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@exile360I tried many distros, incl. Zorin (not the latest one, but maybe a year or two back) and found it slow and dropped it. Even Ubuntu, Lubuntu, Linux Mint etc. but none fit me as all of them were not stable and finally I found only Peppermint to really work for me (hv just 2Gb memory, so finding a distro to suit it, is the problem) and I'm not into any gaming, so for only my trading & general purpose browsing, this is sufficient. But i do want to expand and provide trading services for others too , but find only skeptics around, who really don't understand the power of my strategy. It's a phenomenol strategy with good returns, so if people come up, would think about system upgradation and for now, peppermint (& slax os which is a lean distro and bootable to RAM suit my BIOS based system) are my inx favs.

Though I have not tried it around, can check this too."WineHQ - Run Windows applications on Linux, BSD, Solaris ..." "https://www.winehq.org/" :Edited- Adding on 5 of the Best Linux Distros for Windows Users in 2019 "https://www.maketecheasier.com/best-linux-distro-for-windows-users/" Linux is the best-known and most-used open-source operating system. Whether you’re looking for an OS that is tailored for laptops, workstations, desktops, gaming, A/V editing, or servers, you’ll always find a Linux distro for your specific need. However, if you’re new to Linux or are switching to Linux from Windows, you’ll want an OS that is GUI-focused like Windows. There are many different distributions of Linux out there, with some aiming to replicate the look and feel of Windows. The goal of this is to make transitioning relatively painless. With Linux boasting improved hardware support, long term stability and a wider range of software applications, there is no better time to try it! Windows vs Linux: what's the best operating system? "https://www.itpro.co.uk/operating-systems/24841/windows-vs-linux-whats-the-best-operating-system" A lot of people who have a Linux system instead install a free, open source alternative. There are applications for almost every program you can think of. If this isn't the case, then programs such as WINE or a VM can run Windows software in Linux instead. Further Edits.. @exile360 It's Time To Pay Attention To Zorin OS 15, The Best Desktop Linux Distro You've Never Heard Of "https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2019/06/05/its-time-to-pay-attention-to-zorin-os-15-the-best-desktop-linux-distro-youve-never-heard-of/#c9bd6521c80e" Zorin OS 15 launches today(jun 9th), and I'm going to go out on a limb and proclaim that Zorin OS is the best desktop Linux distribution you’ve never heard of. Then again, it’s quietly had more than 17 million downloads since the initial Zorin OS 1.0 launch in July 2009. And though DistroWatch is far from a reliable metric, Zorin OS is ranked higher on that site than KDE Neon, Red Hat, Arch Linux and my current daily driver: Pop!_OS. Briefly circling back to the Windows 7 end-of-life discussion, the Zorin brothers say they're planning to expand the team towards the end of 2019. They say they're on-track to launch an organization-wide computer management SaaS (Software as a Service) tool which will make it easier for more businesses, schools and government customers to switch from Windows to Zorin OS. "We were inspired to begin expanding and creating this tool after we saw that the city of Vicenza in Italy made the switch to Zorin OS a couple of years ago," says Arytom Zorin via email. First and foremost, you can install the proprietary (more performant) Nvidia driver during the OS installation. The second thing: there are normally some additional moving parts necessary to use Proton – the compatibility tool that allows Steam gamers to play Windows games on the Steam for Linux client. Zorin automatically pulls down and installs the Vulkan API dependencies when you download and install Steam. The latest Nvidia drivers are also available without having to enable any additional software sources (or “repositories.”) Finally, I’m quite an advocate for Lutris, a piece of software that makes it really easy to play Windows games from the Epic Games store, Origin and other clients. Not only is Lutris available in the Zorin OS software store, but it automatically grabs Wine 4.0 which is required for many Lutris games to work properly. In other distros there are sometimes several extra steps to get all this humming smoothly. Closing Thoughts I've only spent 48 hours with Zorin OS 15, and I intend to spend a lot more time with Ultimate, Core and the upcoming Lite version featuring Xfce. So please don't treat this as a final review. But I am really enthralled by this distro, especially with its simplicity and focus on appealing to existing Windows and macOS users. It's worth checking out if you're a Linux veteran, and definitely worth recommending to friends and family interested in ditching Windows or macOS.

there is no harm in trying out a Linux Live-CD version and then make a decision whether to switch or not..I'm not sure about games but for general browsing needs I find Linux is sufficient..

- Intel’s behavior is PATHETIC – Core i9 10980XE Review - Ubuntu 19.10: It’s fast, like “make old hardware feel new” fast "https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/11/ubuntu-19-10-quite-simply-the-best-ubuntu-canonical-has-ever-released/" - Anonymous Email Forwarding Create Unlimited Email Aliases For Free "https://anonaddy.com/" - With 'thank you' emails, polite Britons burn thousands of tonnes of carbon a year "http://news.trust.org/item/20191126171236-wwtvc/" - Twitter CEO endorses Duckduckgo. "https://twitter.com/jack/status/1199783221162053633"

Why you should replace Windows 7 with Linux "https://vivaldi.com/pl/blog/replace-windows-7-with-linux/" In less than two months, Windows 7 will enter end of life. Here’s why you might want to replace it with Linux. Opublikowano Listopad 27, 2019 – przez Team Vivaldi Wyświetlenia: 16460 Linux penguin peers out of Windows inviting users to replace Windows with Linux On January 14th, 2020, your Windows 7 will stop getting support, software updates and security fixes. To be clear, your computer will continue to work but your machine (and your data) will be exposed to new viruses and security threats. Some have even suggested that there will be an increase in viruses targeting Windows 7 users specifically. It’s hard to estimate how many people out there are pondering their next move but a recent report from Netmarketshare estimates that Windows 7 is still being used on 27% of all PCs. At Vivaldi, around 15% of all users are on Windows 7. That’s a lot of users. For many people, the simplest option would be to upgrade to Windows 10. However, that won’t work for everyone. Your Windows 7 is likely running on an older machine that might struggle with a resource hungry operating system like Windows 10. To run Windows 10, you need a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit RAM, 16 GB for 32-bit OS or 20 GB for 64-bit OS, and a 800 x 600 resolution display. And that’s just a bare minimum. For many machines, the answer will not be Windows 10. What you need instead is a lightweight, efficient OS that is – of course – resistant to viruses. Why replace Windows 7 with Linux Enter Linux. Linux is an open-source operating system that’s completely free to use. 14% of Vivaldi users are already on it since our browser has pretty awesome support for Linux. And as if that wasn’t enough, a good chunk of the devs here use Linux as their daily driver. Replacing your Windows 7 with Linux is one of your smartest options yet.

Adding on.. 32. In all things lead by example not explanation. 33. Always be respectful. 34. Eat with your mouth shut. Don't make noises when chewing and drinking. 35. Obey the rules. If you're going to break them, think of the consequences (positive and negative). 36. Put your eyes on the sky but keep your feet on the ground.

BTS's 'Boy With Luv' Smashes YouTube's Record For Most Views In 24 Hours "https://www.forbes.com/sites/caitlinkelley/2019/04/15/bts-youtube-24-hour-boy-with-luv/#313fe77e28b6" In just one week, BTS’s “Boy With Luv” smashed the latest record for the biggest 24-hour debut. YouTube confirmed to Forbes that the world’s biggest boy band amassed 74.6 million views in one day with their “Boy With Luv” music video featuring Halsey. The video platform also confirmed that it hit 100 million views in under two days, making it the fastest music video to reach that milestone of all time. BTS previously set a record for the fastest K-pop music video to reach the 100 million mark in 2018 with “IDOL” in under six days. The K-pop superstars currently have 18 music videos with over 100 million views.

Clop Ransomware Tries to Remove Malwarebytes, Native Security Tools From Infected PCs "https://securityintelligence.com/news/clop-ransomware-tries-to-remove-malwarebytes-native-security-tools-from-infected-pcs/" The newly discovered Clop ransomware attempts to remove Malwarebytes and other native security tools from the Windows machines it infects. According to Bleeping Computer, security researcher and reverse engineer Vitali Kremez found that Clop ransomware ran a small program before initiating its encryption routine on an infected Windows machine. The purpose of the program was to disable numerous security tools running on the computer so that it could effectively encrypt a victim’s data. For instance, the threat attempted to disable Windows Defender by configuring the Registry values so as to disable behavior monitoring, real-time protection and other security processes. These settings would return to normal if victims had Tamper Protection in Windows 10, however. Clop, a variant of the CryptoMix ransomware family, also attempted to disable Malwarebytes’ standalone Anti-Rasomware product, which is now retired, using a command that sought to prevent the tool from restarting.

A lot of popular Android apps are filled with dangerous security holes "https://c.mi.com/thread-2647151-1-0.html" Hello Mi Fan's!!! Popular Android apps, like Facebook and Instagram are full of serious security holes, CheckPoint reveals. According to the researchers, these applications available on the Google Play Store contain vulnerabilities that are several years old and have never been corrected. The firm accuses the developers of negligence. An obsolete code has been discovered in 19 popular and regularly updated Android apps on the Google Play Store, report Check Point’s cybersecurity experts. The developers of these applications have not deleted that code even years after the discovery of these vulnerabilities. A lot of popular Android apps are filled with dangerous security holes By exploiting these breaches, a hacker would theoretically be able to execute malicious commands without the knowledge of the users. “Three security vulnerabilities, discovered more than two years ago, make hundreds of applications potentially vulnerable to remote code execution,” said Slava Makkaveev, IT security expert at Check Point. “The user can not do much to protect his smartphone” regrets the expert. The list of vulnerable Android applications In its report, Check Point unveils a complete list of applications that contain security vulnerabilities. In the list, there are major social networks, such as Facebook, Instagram and instant messaging applications, including Messenger and WeChat. Facebook Facebook Messenger Shareit Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Smule JOOX Music WeChat LiveXLive Motorcycle BETA Yahoo! Transit Yahoo! browser Yahoo! MAP Yahoo! Car navigation AliExpress Video MP3 Converter Lazada VivaVideo Retrica TuneIn After Check Point alert, Google has opened an investigation had been opened. For its part, Facebook is trying to reassure its users. “Facebook users are not exposed to any of Check Point’s issues because of the way our systems use this code”, says Facebook. The Californian group claims that a patch has already been added to the Instagram application on Android.

Taylor Swift breaks Michael Jackson’s AMA’s record as she sports pointed stage costume amid Scooter Braun feud "https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/25/taylor-swift-breaks-michael-jacksons-amas-record-sports-pointed-stage-costume-amid-scooter-braun-feud-11213077/" Taylor Swift had a pretty big night at the American Music Awards on Sunday, as she broke records and stuck it to the man at the same time. The man, seemingly, being Scooter Braun, whom Taylor was embroiled in drama with, as well as head of Big Machine Records, Scott Borchetta, after she was apparently halted from performing her old tracks at the ceremony. Last night she took home six awards, which was a massive middle finger to all the haters, as she, in turn, smashed Michael Jackson’s record of 24 wins throughout his career at the ceremony, with her total reaching 29. The 29-year-old star was honoured with the prestigious artist of the decade and artist of the year accolades, as well as favourite artist – adult contemporary, favourite album – pop/rock for Lover, favourite music video for You Need To Calm Down, and favourite female artist – pop/rock.

Microsoft is blocking Windows 10 1903 and 1909 upgrades for some antivirus users "https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-blocking-windows-10-1903-and-1909-upgrades-for-some-antivirus-users/" If you're running an older version of Windows 10 with Avast or AVG antivirus software, you'll want to hold off on something newer. Microsoft has added a known issue to its Windows 10 Health Dashboard for both version 1903 and version 1909, citing only compatibility issues with the two AV apps. Right now, there's a hold on installing the two versions of Windows 10, so you won't even get them offered to you through Windows Update. You might be able to use the Media Creation Tool, so there's a note with Microsoft recommending that you don't so that. The known issue is listed as Mitigated External. That means that it's not something that's going to be fixed in Windows 10. Instead, it's up to the software vendors to fix their apps. The good news is that updates are available, according to support documents from AVG and Avast. You'll want to make sure that you're not on version 19.5 or earlier. Also be aware that even if you upgrade your antivirus software, the block from upgrading Windows 10 will not be removed. This is typical behavior from Microsoft, as it usually provides a fair amount of time to allow all users to upgrade their AV software before lifting the block. Microsoft blocks Windows 10 upgrades for these Avast and AVG users "https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-blocks-windows-10-upgrades-for-these-avast-and-avg-users/" Microsoft has implemented compatibility upgrade blocks on Windows 10 devices running certain versions of Avast, AVG and Qualcomm drivers.

Cryptoqueen: How this woman scammed the world, then vanished "https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-50435014" Ruja Ignatova called herself the Cryptoqueen. She told people she had invented a cryptocurrency to rival Bitcoin, and persuaded them to invest billions. Then, two years ago, she disappeared. Jamie Bartlett spent months investigating how she did it for the Missing Cryptoqueen podcast, and trying to figure out where she's hiding.

All after thoughts.. while taking time off from my trading..

Price Rankings by Country of Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) "https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_price_rankings?itemId=33" Nowadays it's about Gbps connectivity on the higher side..

And for the speed in use, $64 is very high, should be within $10..

Nowadays 100 Mbps is very common..

It's surprising that you are not in Fibernet, which is the iin thing and would have the benefit of symmetric speeds both Dn & Up side..

hahaha.. whoever their agenda is same.. old wine in new bottle..

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Let's wait & watch for the New Edge roll-out and how it pans out..

NEW ZEALAND PASSES EUTHANASIA BILL THAT WOULD ALLOW PEOPLE WITH TERMINAL DISEASES TO END THEIR LIVES "https://www.newsweek.com/new-zealand-passes-euthanasia-bill-that-would-allow-people-terminal-diseases-end-their-lives-1471631" After two years of public debate, New Zealand lawmakers passed a bill permitting voluntary euthanasia. Before the bill goes into effect, a national referendum is planned, according to Deutsche Welles. Should it pass the referendum, the bill will allow patients with less than six months to live to seek assisted suicide. Patients must have been diagnosed with terminal and incurable medical conditions. Originally introduced in 2017, the End of Life Choice Bill passed with 69 votes over 51. Bill sponsor David Seymour told Parliament he had listened to people across New Zealand talk about their experiences with death, reported the New Zealand Herald.

Edge vs. Chrome: Microsoft's Tracking Prevention hits Google the hardest "https://www.zdnet.com/article/with-its-new-edge-browser-microsoft-takes-dead-aim-at-google/" On January 15, 2020, Microsoft is scheduled to roll out a completely revamped Edge browser to the general public. That browser, which is available for beta testing now on all supported versions of Windows and MacOS, includes a feature called Tracking Prevention. If that name sounds familiar, you're not imagining things. Microsoft added a Tracking Protection feature to Internet Explorer 9, back in 2011; it used simple text files called Tracking Protection Lists (TPLs) to allow or block third-party requests from specific domains. That's the same general principle behind Tracking Prevention in the new Edge, but the implementation is more usable and more sophisticated, with multiple Trust Protection Lists taking the place of a single TPL. I've spent the past week looking closely at this feature. In this post I explain how it works and how it affects your browsing experience. And although it's aimed at the online advertising and tracking industries in general, my tests suggest that its effects are likely to be felt most directly by one company: Google.

yes. awesome site, to listen to literally all Fm stations worldwide.. Tks for your comments @Pierre75