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The Easiest Way to Make Linux Boot Faster: Disable Unnecessary Services

  • Make Tech Easier; By Haroon Javed (Posted by damien on Feb 5, 2026 12:01 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Your Linux system may be bloated with lots of services that run in the background. Here's how to make Linux boot faster by disabling unnecessary services.

Stop Using Outdated Docker Images – How I Used WUD to Track Container Updates

What's Up Docker shows which Docker containers need updates, tracks versions, and lets you manage them safely through a simple dashboard.

How to Fix “A Stop Job is Running” Message During Shutdown in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Haroon Javed (Posted by damien on Jan 29, 2026 3:29 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Let's understand the "A stop job is running" Linux shutdown message, the reason behind it, and how to reduce the Systemd timeout safely.

How to Make Persistent Changes to Docker Images Instantly

  • Make Tech Easier; By Anees Asghar (Posted by damien on Jan 27, 2026 12:03 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Learn how docker commit captures changes in a running container, make it persistent and create new images without altering the original Docker image.

How to Update Your Arch Linux Mirrorlist

  • Make Tech Easier; By Haroon Javed (Posted by damien on Jan 16, 2026 9:19 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Arch, Linux
Want to keep your Arch Linux system update running fast and smooth? Try updating or keeping your mirrorlist fresh.

Use This Tool to Reduce Your Docker Images Size and Improve Performance

  • Make Tech Easier; By Anees Asghar (Posted by damien on Jan 14, 2026 10:21 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
SlimToolkit helps shrink Docker images safely, keeping only required files to improve performance, speed, and storage efficiency.

Fresh Adds an Easy-to-use and Powerful Text Editor to the Linux Terminal

  • Make Tech Easier; By Haroon Javed (Posted by damien on Jan 13, 2026 11:36 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux
Fresh is an easy-to-use and poweful text editor for the terminal. It takes many things we love about modern graphical editors and brings them to the terminal.

Linux is Great, but It May Not Be For You

  • Make Tech Easier; By Anees Asghar (Posted by damien on Jan 8, 2026 11:59 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Linux offers control, security, and freedom, but its learning curve, software, and hardware issues may challenge some users.

What to Do When Your Linux Hard Disk Is Running Out of Space

  • Make Tech Easier; By Haroon Javed (Posted by damien on Jan 5, 2026 11:39 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Running out of disk space on Linux can cause many issues. Discover simple, safe ways to clean files, logs, and unused packages, and free up disk space.

How to Control Hidden Background Apps in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Haroon Javed (Posted by damien on Dec 30, 2025 2:51 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Background running apps could be the cause for the high CPU usage and system unresponsiveness. Learn how to control hidden background apps in Linux.

This Is What I Used to Automate My Linux Desktop, Without Touching the Terminal

  • Make Tech Easier; By Haroon Javed (Posted by damien on Dec 9, 2025 8:56 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Reviews; Groups: Linux
Actiona is a Linux GUI automation tool that automates mouse clicks, keyboard actions, and file tasks to automate your Linux desktop.

How Cleaning Up My Docker Habits Made Me More Productive

  • Make Tech Easier; By Anees Asghar (Posted by damien on Dec 9, 2025 11:47 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Learn common Docker mistakes, from bloated images to security risks, and how to fix them for safer, faster containers.

Why Using the Linux Terminal is Not As Good As It Sound

  • Make Tech Easier; By Haroon Javed (Posted by damien on Nov 27, 2025 11:58 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Editorial; Groups: Linux
The terminal may seem powerful, but it's not always as good as it sounds. Learn all the misconceptions of using the Terminal vs using the GUI

Important Docker Commands You Should Know to Become a Docker Expert

  • Make Tech Easier; By Anees Asghar (Posted by damien on Nov 26, 2025 10:26 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Learn the essential Docker commands to build, run, monitor, and manage containers effectively with simple examples and clear explanations.

How to View and Manage Docker Logs Effectively

  • Make Tech Easier; By Anees Asghar (Posted by damien on Nov 7, 2025 7:53 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Learn how to get Docker logs, view container output, and manage logs efficiently to monitor performance and fix errors.

How to Search in the Linux Terminal and Find Anything Fast

  • Make Tech Easier; By Haroon Javed (Posted by damien on Nov 5, 2025 4:20 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Use these Linux commands to quickly search and find anything from the Linux terminal, without digging through folders in a GUI file manager.

Effective Ways to Append Text to Files in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Anees Asghar (Posted by damien on Nov 2, 2025 12:33 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Learn how to append text to files in Linux using commands like double redirection operator, tee, and sed without overwriting existing data.

Fast and Lightweight Linux Distros You Can Install In Virtual Machines

For the best Linux performance, check out these fastest and most lightweight Linux distributions you can run inside a virtual machine.

Linux Load Average Explained: What It Means and How to Utilize It

  • Make Tech Easier; By Anees Asghar (Posted by damien on Oct 25, 2025 9:06 AM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
Learn all about Linux load average, and how you can use it to monitor your system and optimize your system to run smoothly.

How to Convert an IMG File to ISO File in Linux

  • Make Tech Easier; By Haroon Javed (Posted by damien on Oct 15, 2025 6:01 PM EDT)
  • Story Type: Tutorial; Groups: Linux
If you come across the IMG file format in Linux, don't panic. Here is how you can easily convert an IMG file to ISO format in Linux.

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