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How to Open Pub Files Without Microsoft Publisher

So you have just received a .pub file, but you do not have access to Microsoft Publisher (the right program to access those kinds of files). You are probably wondering what to do. There are a few alternative ways to open your .pub files. Here are some methods to consider. Alternative Ways to Open Pub Files Although you may find it much easier to open your .pub file using Microsoft Publisher, it does not mean that this is your only option. In the absence of a Microsoft Publisher program, there are alternative viewers and tools that can give you access to your document. Tools like LibreOffice Draw are a perfect alternative. You could also change the format into something universal that gives you multiple forms of access. Here are some step-by-step guidelines for the different methods you can use. Method 1: Get a Trial Version To save yourself the trouble, you could opt for a free trial version of Microsoft Publisher. With this method, you can easily open, edit and transfer your .p...

7 Tips to Customize the Look of Your Linux Terminal

The terminal emulator plays an integral part in a Linux system, and many users like to change its theme for a customized presentation. Users prefer a quick makeover within their Linux distribution. With a few tweaks, you can change the entire appearance of the terminal window. Since you spend most of your time within the terminal, why not make it look like what you prefer. The graphical user interface (GUI) does not need any special commands for customization, so a quick reference guide like this should serve you well. Check out the following tips for a quick, seamless transition from your old dull and drab terminal to a customized, rustic look. 1. Create a New Terminal Profile Before you make any changes to the terminal, creating a new profile is advisable. This way, the changes won’t affect the main terminal profile. It is highly recommended to create a new profile and revert to your previous settings if you are unable to reinstate the default values or if the changes are not as...

5 Updates That Would Make the Instagram Experience Much Better

There is no doubt that Instagram has changed people's lives. The app, which has become an essential part of daily life for many, continues to have a massive impact on individuals and businesses all over the world. It has taken content creation, community building, and business to a whole new level. The addictive features and useful updates that its developers have introduced over time make the Instagram experience really enjoyable. However, from a user's perspective, there are a few features that would enhance the Instagram experience and make it even better than it is now. From countless hours of scrolling through feeds, here are five user-based suggestions that would improve the Instagram experience: 1. Pinned Story Highlights With every new Instagram Story addition to existing highlights, there is a reshuffle. Most brands will rather have their “About Us” and “Start Here” highlight sections right in front of their Highlights row. However, with constant updates to other ...

Web Scraping vs. Data Mining: What’s the Difference?

Web scraping and data mining are two phrases often used in the same sentence. But while they share a lot of similarities and use cases, they are fundamentally different from one another. Both concepts are gaining in popularity in online spaces. Whether it’s a company publicizing their latest projects are individual users working on personal projects, web scraping and data mining are a hot topic. But what’s the difference, and how do you know which one to use for your next project? Let's take a look. What Is Web Scraping? Web scraping is the practice of extracting data directly from websites. Generally, web scraping has three main requirements; target website, a web scraping tool, and a database to store harvested data. With web scraping, you’re not limited to official data sources. Instead, you can make use of all publicly available data on websites and online platforms. In fact, if you simply browse a website and manually write down its contents, you’re web scraping. Howeve...

Why Is Healthcare a Target for Ransomware Attacks?

Ransomware is omnipresent. And healthcare is one of the most affected sectors with ransomware attacks, which is a big concern. While data extraction and selling it off on the dark web is one part of the problem, disruption of healthcare services by ransomware makes it a matter of life and death. Considering that the ransomware attacks on healthcare services are rapidly increasing, it is important you know more about it, how it works, and what can be done about ransomware targeting medical institutions. Ransomware Attack on Healthcare Services Is Critical When it comes to your personal computer or a business, you have the choice to restore your data from a backup and move on. But for healthcare services, any kind of disruption could result in the death of a patient. Medical details or reports help doctors decide the next phase of treatment for any health issue. If a ransomware attack locks the data and makes it inaccessible, there will be drastic implications for healthcare servic...

The 6 Best Anime Streaming Services (Free and Paid)

Before streaming services, it was a challenge finding where to watch anime if you weren't in Japan. Streaming services gave easy access to vast media libraries of every genre, including anime. Then came anime-centric platforms that were every fan's dream. Beloved classics, exciting new releases, everything was within reach, and you had the choice of how to consume it—subbed or dubbed. Even better, many services let you watch episodes as they come out in Japan, ensuring you don't see an accidental spoiler that ruins the experience for you. Let's explore the best anime streaming services, free and paid. 1. Netflix The most recognizable streaming service offers more than 200 titles that fall under the anime genre. Among the most popular features, you'll find the utter masterpiece that is Death Note (the series, not the awful movie adaptation), as well as Naruto, and Aggretsuko, to name a few. There's a separate anime section you can browse, and once you land ...

Which Linux Desktop Should You Use? KDE vs. GNOME

One of the first things you learn about Linux is that what you see on your screen doesn't always match what you see on someone else's. The interface, the way you interact with your PC, is often completely different even though you're both using the same operating system. Windows and macOS both have one interface or desktop environment. Linux has many, and two of the most popular are KDE and GNOME. But how do you choose between them? The User Interface The KDE community refers to its desktop as Plasma. Plasma defaults to a Windows-style layout likely to be familiar to many people using Linux for the first time. The application launcher is accessible from the bottom left, apps appear in a panel along the bottom, and system indicators are in the bottom right. KDE applications have minimize, maximize, and close buttons in the title bar. Under there, you will find a menu bar in many, though not all, programs designed specifically for KDE. Note that when it comes to KDE, eve...

5 Apps That Can Help You Overcome Productivity Guilt

In an attempt to create that idealized life you have envisioned, you might have found yourself in an endless quest for more productivity, and rightly so. Ultimately, you need a steady combination of productive days, weeks, or months to achieve your goals. However, no matter how productive your days are, you'll always feel guilty about not doing more. What Is Productivity Guilt? You should call your co-worker to help them complete those tasks. Did you finish reading the last chapter of that book on programming? You need to wake up at 5 a.m. to get the most out of your day. Why would you be playing video games when you can start next week’s projects? Productivity guilt is that overwhelming feeling that there’s always more work you can do without the fulfillment that comes after completing the tasks. Productivity guilt fuels itself from the idea that nothing you do is enough. You can tick all the boxes on your to-do list and still hear that voice asking you, “What’s next?” Ther...