6 Tech Tricks Every Geek Should Learn!

The holiday season is almost here and it's time to take some time out for yourself. And for all the geeks out there, we bring some geeky things you should try on your computer and learn this weekend. Have fun!

1. Learn How to Use the Command Line

Using the command line might not be as fancy as the Hollywood movies, but it definitely is much more powerful than you think. Especially if you are using it via Linux based OS, you can probably do almost everything right from you command pane. Here's a list of some common DOS and Linux commands.

2. Discover the hidden features of your OS

Every operating system (OS) has its own set of hidden tricks. Google is your host, go on and Google hidden tricks and tips for your operating system. Here are some about Ubuntu: Four Tricks You Might Not Know About Ubuntu OS.

3. Learn Basic Hacking

Learning to break into a computer is indeed a big self-esteem boost. And hacking is NOT A CRIME! Basic hacking can help you tweak into your system and even protect your system from being hacked. Here's a guide that can help you out: 12 Steps To Become A Hacker!

4. Get Pro On Keyboard Shortcuts

We all know the basic “ctrl-C and ctrl-V” shortcuts, so how about we learn even more shortcuts for Word, Gmail, Photoshop, various browsers, command line and for your operating system. One get pro, your friends will wonder how you did a 5 minutes task in a blink!

Here are some articles that can help you out:
1. 12 Quick Facebook Shortcuts For Mozilla And Chrome!
2. 40+ Shortcuts To Make Your Web Experience Swift In All Browsers
3. 20 Keyboard Shortcuts For Your Linux Machine

5. Discover New Operating Systems

Try and learn more about Windows, Mac and Linux. Try Dual booting and hunt upon various open source operating systems as they are free to install. Here's a list of 240 Linux distros and their official websites for your help.

6. Tweak Your Computer's RAM

Yes, your computer's hardware can be pushed beyond its standard limits as with small tweaks. Find out your computer model and Google the details of your computer's hardware like the type of RAM your hardware uses. Buy bigger RAM sticks of the same model for the best performance. Now head to Youtube and find video tutorials on how to Install RAM in your particular computer model.