Linux is complicated for different reasons. But even when you think you know Linux, switching from a distribution to another can also bring many changes, like the one concerning the package manager. DEB and RPM are two files used by package managers on Linux operating systems. The main difference is that DEB can only be…
When you’re not tech-savvy, it’s difficult to understand the nuances between all these terms. Even if I’m used to it as a system administrator and web developer, I understand this problem, as I also often face unfamiliar terms and abbreviations.Anyway, in this article I will explain the difference between Zip and Tar file formats. The…
As firewall, VPN and antivirus are great tools to protect yourself from security issues on a network, there are absolutely not the same thing. In this article, we’ll especially take a look at how firewall and VPN differ. As a general rule, a firewall protects an entry point to a network while a VPN secures…
If you just discovered the Linux world, it might be tough to understand the nuances of the vocabulary used in this space. Linux and Ubuntu seems the same thing, but it is not, that’s what we’ll see in this article. The main difference between Linux and Ubuntu is that Linux is only the system kernel,…
Each country seems to have its own logic to organize its sub territories. Provinces, states, cantons, etc. It’s pretty hard to understand the subtle differences between all this terms, that why we’ll compare provinces and states in this article. The main difference between a state and a province is the autonomy they have for legislation…
Sandwich and burger are two words we use all the time, but we don’t necessarily know where is the line between them. In this article, we’ll see what’s the real difference between a sandwich and a burger. As a general rule, a burger contains cooked meat inside a soft bun while a sandwich can be…
Never understood the difference between a computer and a monitor? You are not the only one. I worked 20 years as tech-support, and I can tell you that a high percentage of the employees were doing the same mistake. If I emailed them to ask their computer reference, maybe one third will reply with the…
DNS and DHCP are common network technologies that we use every day to access the Internet. But as often in the technological field, these abbreviations are neither explicit nor easy to understand. That’s why I wrote this article so that you can better understand everything. The main difference between DNS and DHCP is their role…
In the new technology world, it can be hard to keep up with all the vocabulary. If you are here, you are probably wondering about the exact meaning of the words used regarding mobiles phones.You are at the best place, I’ll explain everything to you in this article, and particularly the difference between Android and…
Looking for healthy superfood, but you wonder about the exact difference between those plants? No worry, you’ll learn everything in this article. The main difference between kale and collard greens, is that collar greens are an array of loose leafed plants, which may include kale, a specific plant. Collard greens is a family that also…