As many of you have known, Facebook had problems affecting its uptime. Many people were disappointed in the disruptions Facebook had to their service. Some of these disruptions included redirections to a “Sorry, something went wrong” page, disconnecting from chat and being unable to load posts. So I decided to email Facebook about the problem and they actually responded with a statement.
Facebook’s Recent Downtime Explained
Bring Back The Classic Start Menu to Windows 8
Microsoft brought some radical changes to Windows 8 including it’s “Start screen”. Many people didn’t upgrade to Windows 8 because they complained that the Start screen is a hassle. In addition, Microsoft wasn’t going to offer an option to get the old start menu back with the Windows Blue update, which will be free for genuine Windows 8 users. Just because Windows won’t provide a solution, doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to bring back the Start menu yourself 
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Android’s Gmail Client Gets a Facelift
Google finally decided to give Android’s Gmail client a facelift. The updated Gmail client offers better organization, faster switching between email accounts, an updated refresh style and a flat theme. However, is the updated Gmail client better?
Install A Desktop Environment On Your Linux VPS ( XFCE4 + Ubuntu 11.10 )
Most VPS templates don’t come with a desktop environment nor a vnc server. In this tutorial, I will demonstrate how to install a lightweight XFCE desktop environment on top of Ubuntu 11.10 server. I will also install and set up the vnc server so that you can be sure to get it working. In addition, I’ll provide some extra tips to get all the essentials on on your server.
Refined Flickr Has Some Promising Features Such As 1 Terabyte Storage
Flickr had gone downhill ever since it was acquired by Yahoo. Many successful hosts have emerged ever since such as imgur and Picasa. Flickr, however, has undergone radical changes in hope of reaching out to a wider range of users.
So, Ubuntu One for Windows 8?
Many people who have used Ubuntu know that Ubuntu One is a solid “cloud service” that allows to store files and stream music. Ubuntu One isn’t just available for Ubuntu, it is available for Mac, Android and Windows. READ MORE »
Apps You Should Get For Your iOS Device
People are always looking for handy apps. Here are a few apps to help out with your productivity.
Windows 8 Vs. Linux Mint 14.1 Vs. Ubuntu 13.04 Ultimate Comparison + Benchmark
Due to popular demand(not really), I’m writing this brutally honest comparison of three major Operating Systems. Just like the old OS comparison, I will compare each OS in several key points. A benchmark will also be included in the “Speed” section of the comparison. No Operating System will win the battle, but we will recommend each OS to a certain type of user.
