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4 of the Best Linux Distributions for Mac Users

If you are a Mac user that is dissatisfied with the latest Macbook and are looking to switch, here are four of the best Linux distributions for Mac users.

How to Customize the Terminal in Ubuntu

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Feb 2, 2017 7:19 PM CST)
  • Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
Unknown to many, there are plenty of customization options for the terminal in Linux. Here we will show you how to customize the terminal in Ubuntu.

5 of the Best Ebook Readers for Linux Users

  • Make Tech Easier; By Derrik Diener (Posted by damien on Feb 1, 2017 3:07 AM CST)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux
More and more ebooks are starting to replace physical books. Here are some of the best ebook readers for Linux that you can use. Check them out!

How to Easily Download Movie Subtitles in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Ada Ivanova (Posted by damien on Jan 26, 2017 6:36 AM CST)
  • Groups: Linux
Movie subtitles make it much easier to watch a movie. Here are some ways to easily download movie subtitles in Linux. Check them out!

How to Add Mac-Like Multi-Touch Gestures to Ubuntu

  • Make Tech Easier; By Derrik Diener (Posted by damien on Jan 24, 2017 12:30 AM CST)
  • Groups: Ubuntu
Mac’s touchpad and its multi-touch gestures really put a lot of laptops to shame. This article shows you how to get the same multi-touch gestures in Ubuntu.

Useful Tips to Make Gedit an Even Better Text Editor

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Jan 21, 2017 1:13 PM CST)
  • Groups: Linux
The Gedit text editor is simple to use but can become very powerful with the use of plugins. Here are some useful tips to make Gedit a better text editor.

The Best Linux Distros to Watch Out for in 2017

Linux made modest gains in the desktop market in 2016 and gives us a lot of expectation in 2017. Here are some of the Linux distros you should watch out for in 2017.

5 of the Best Places to Find DEBs Packages for Debian-Based Linux Distros

Even though Deb packages are popular with Linux users, it doesn’t mean it is easy to source them. Here are some of the best places to find Debian packages online.

How to Encrypt Your Hard Disk in Ubuntu

  • Make Tech Easier; By Derrik Diener (Posted by damien on Jan 14, 2017 10:08 AM CST)
  • Groups: Linux, Ubuntu
In this article we’ll go over the benefits and downsides of encrypting an entire hard drive as well as the steps to encrypt a hard disk in Ubuntu. Let’s get started!

3 Useful VIM Editor Tips and Tricks for Advanced Users

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Jan 12, 2017 11:48 PM CST)
  • Groups: Linux
If you are a regular VIM user, here are some of the more advanced tips and tricks for a VIM editor that you can use to improve your productivity.

How to Make Unity Dash Respond Faster on an Old PC

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Jan 12, 2017 4:57 AM CST)
  • Groups: Ubuntu
On an old PC the Unity desktop environment in Ubuntu might be slow and unresponsive. Here are a few tricks to make Unity Dash respond faster.

Perform a Google Search from the Command Line in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Jan 5, 2017 1:18 PM CST)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
For those command line geeks who want to do a Google search from the command line, what solution do you have? Googler is the answer for you.

How to Install Qgit Viewer in Ubuntu

  • Make Tech Easier; By Derrik Diener (Posted by damien on Jan 4, 2017 9:34 AM CST)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Qgit Viewer is a Qt-based Git-viewing tool for Linux. It allows you to view Git repos with a GUI. Here is how to install Qgit viewer in Ubuntu.

How to Use Diff to Compare Files in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Alexander Fox (Posted by damien on Jan 3, 2017 3:07 AM CST)
  • Groups: Linux
Diff is a command line tool that allows you to compare two files and see the differences between them. Here is how you can use diff to easily compare files in Linux.

The Beginner’s Guide to Scripting on Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Derrik Diener (Posted by damien on Jan 1, 2017 9:55 PM CST)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Have you ever wanted to learn “scripting” in Linux but are not sure where to start? This beginner’s guide shows you how easy it is to start scripting in Linux. Check it out!

How to Improve the Security of Your Linux System with Firejail

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Dec 29, 2016 10:14 PM CST)
  • Groups: Linux
If you are looking to improve the security of your Linux system, check out Firejail that can sandbox all processes and reduce the risk of security breaches.

6 of the Best LibreOffice Extensions You Should Use

LibreOffice is already packed with features, and if that is not enough for you, here are some of the best LibreOffice extensions you can use to extend its functionality.

The Best Linux Desktop Environments for HiDPI Displays

  • Make Tech Easier; By Derrik Diener (Posted by damien on Dec 28, 2016 10:07 PM CST)
  • Story Type: Roundups; Groups: Linux
macOS and Windows 10, but not Linux, have good HiDPI support for high-resolution monitors. Here are the best Linux desktop environments to use with HiDPI displays.

How to Play DVDs in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Ayo Isaiah (Posted by damien on Dec 27, 2016 8:30 AM CST)
  • Groups: Linux
Due to legal implications, playing DVDs in Linux is not as straightforward as it should be. Here’s how you can configure your system to play DVDs in Linux.

How to Stream Online Videos on VLC in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Himanshu Arora (Posted by damien on Dec 23, 2016 4:00 PM CST)
  • Story Type: Tutorial, Video; Groups: Linux
While it is easy to stream Youtube videos on VLC, it is not as easy to stream other online videos to VLC. This tutorial shows you how to do so.

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