Derrik Diener, Author at Make Tech Easier

How to Manage Browser Bookmarks from the Ubuntu Command Line

Browser bookmarks often reside in a browser, but if you are a command line person, here’s how you can manage browser bookmarks from the command line.

How to Use Old Xorg Apps in Unity 8 on Ubuntu 16.10

While Unity 8 is new and shiny, it doesn’t work with some of the old Xorg apps because of the difference in the display server. Here’s how you can get these old Xorg apps working in Unity 8!

6 Useful Linux Command Line Tools for System Administrators

The command line is seriously powerful. If you are a system administrator, here are some Linux command line tools you should know and use.

How to Repair a Corrupted USB Drive in Linux

Sometimes your USB drives can get corrupted. If you’re a Linux user, here’s an easy fix to repair corrupted USB drive and get it working again.

4 of the Best Download Managers for Android

Downloading via mobile can be a pain. That’s why many people have started using download managers. Here are some of the best download managers for Android.

How to Watch Twitch on Linux without a Web Browser

Have you ever wanted to watch Twitch outside of the browser on the Linux desktop? It is now possible with the help of Gnome Twitch. Check out how it works!

Setting Up PushBullet Desktop Client in Ubuntu with PB for Desktop

While PushBullet is great, it is lacking a desktop client with native notifications. PB for Desktop is a cross-platform-compatible PushBullet desktop client that comes with native notifications for various platforms.

4 Great Firefox Addons For Anonymous Surfing and Improved Privacy

Use these TOR-based Firefox addons to improve your browsing privacy and to surf anonymously.

Elementary OS Loki: What You Need to Know

Elementary OS released its new version – Loki. How does this new release shape up to the previous releases of Elementary OS? Find out all of this and more as we delve deep into Loki and tear it apart piece by piece in this review.

5 Useful Ways to Improve Firefox’s New Tab Page

You probably are not satisfied with Firefox’s default speed-dial-like new tab page. Here are some ways to spice up your Firefox’s new tab page.

How to Set Up an Xbox One Controller in Ubuntu

The Linux kernel has supported the Xbox One controller officially, but setting it up is not as easy. Here is how to set up an Xbox One controller in Ubuntu.

5 Best Keepass Companion Apps for Android

KeePass doesn’t have an official Android app, but here are several KeePass companion apps for Android for you to still access your passwords in Android.

5 of the Best Icon Packs for Android

Icon themes are Android’s secret weapon to make your phone truly your own. What are some of the best icon packs for Android? Let’s find out!

How to Add Users in Ubuntu Server

Want to know how to add a user to Ubuntu server? Here we’ll go over various methods to add users in Ubuntu – add users to groups, set up sudo, and even delete users!

5 of the Best Download Managers for Ubuntu

Browsers aren’t the only tools for downloading files. Want to download more file types or have more control? Here are 5 of the best download managers for Ubuntu.

How to Disable Web Push Notifications in Firefox

Firefox now has the ability to receive desktop-style web push notifications from select websites. For those who find it annoying, here’s how to disable web push notifications in Firefox.

Stream Local Media from the Command Line to ChromeCast with Stream2chromecast

Stream2chromecast lets you stream local media from your computer as well as from the Internet to your Chromecast. It works right from the command line. Here’s how.

5 Ways to Encrypt Email for Linux

Email is still important for business, and it is necessary to keep it encrypted. Here are 5 ways you can encrypt your email on Linux!

Manage Your Docker Images in Google Chrome with Simple Docker UI

Simple Docker UI is a Chrome-based app that allows you to install, manage and tweak Docker images. Here’s how to install, set up and use it.

4 of the Best Utility Apps for Rooted Android Devices

Have a rooted Android device and looking for some good root tools? Look no further! Here are the best utility apps for rooted Android devices.

How to Try Out Firefox’s New Web Rendering Engine Servo on Linux

Servo is a new web rendering engine by Mozilla. In a few years it may just be replacing Gecko in Firefox. Here’s how to try it out right now.

How to Install the New Mycroft Assistant on Linux and Gnome Shell

MyCroft Assistant is an open source ‘smart AI’ platform like Google Now, Amazon Echo, and Microsoft Cortana. Here’s how to install MyCroft on Linux and Gnome Shell.

4 Great File Encryption Tools for Pre-Marshmallow Android

Android Marshmallow requires most phones to be encrypted, but no one seems to care about pre-Marshmallow devices. These file encryption tools help secure older devices.

Snap Packages vs. Flatpaks: The Differences and Which One You Should Use

There are two new universal installer packages for Linux: Snap and Flatpack. Want to know their differences? Let’s compare Snap packages and Flatpaks.

Easily Run Ubuntu Snap Packages on Other Linux Distros

If you are not using Ubuntu but are keen to try out the Snap packages, here is how you can run Ubuntu Snap Packages on other Linux distros.

3 Ways To Add Gesture Controls to Any Android Device

Looking for quicker and easier ways to navigate and use your Android? You might want to consider gestures. Here’s how to add gesture controls to any Android device.

No One Is Exempt: 6 Important Privacy Habits Everyone Should Practice

No one is exempt from being hacked, getting an identity stolen or any other privacy issue. Therefore, we’ve listed 6 important privacy habits everyone should follow.

Want a Better Organized Clipboard? Here Are 4 of the Best Clipboard Managers for Android

Tired of the default way that Android OS handles the clipboard? These four clipboard managers for Android will save your sanity and keep you organized.

How to Export Your Google Fit Data

Google retains health information from your Google Fit device. If you don’t like this or want to use it elsewhere, here’s how to export your Google Fit data.

View Your Linux System Information with Fanbox

Looking for a way to keep an eye on Linux system information from your desktop? Check out Fanbox, an HTML5, CSS and Javascript-based dashboard.

Try Any Linux Flavor from a USB Stick with Linux AIO

Tired of making Linux live USB disks over and over again? Meet Linux AIO: a tool that takes all current spins of popular Linux distributions and compiles them into one flashable ISO file.

5 Useful Productivity Bots for Slack

One of the best things about Slack is the chat bots. For example, there is one that will order you pizza. This list, however, focuses on productivity bots.

Make Telegram More User-Friendly with Cutegram

Cutegram is a free and open source Telegram client for GNU/Linux focusing on user-friendly compatibility with Linux desktop environments. Here’s how it works.

Need a Skype Alternative? Try Ring, the Secure P2P Communication Platform

Are you looking for a Skype alternative with no central server? Meet Ring. It’s decentralized, focused on privacy, and is all about peer-to-peer.

6 Netflix Tools to Improve Your Viewing Experience

If you’re a Netflix user you may be interested in knowing about some great Netflix tools to help improve your viewing experience. Here are 6 of them.

How To Disable Advertisements on Windows 10 Screens

Windows 10 shows ads on the Start menu and lock screen. If you’re looking to disable advertisements for personal reasons, here’s how it’s done.

4 Great Subsonic Alternatives

In the next release of Subsonic, the software is going closed source. If you prefer open source software, here are some great Subsonic alternatives.

Solus OS Review

Solus OS is a new Linux operating system that isn’t based on anything. It’s a fresh take on Linux with the message less is more. Here’s a closer look.

4 Cool Raspberry Pi Projects to Check Out

Ever wondered about the different Raspberry Pi projects available? Here is a list of four software projects to check out and try on your own.

2 Ways to Send Bitcoins on Telegram

If you want to send and/or receive bitcoins, you may want to consider Telegram message as a way to do so. Here’s how to send bitcoins on Telegram.

Open365: An Open Source Alternative to Office365 for the Web

Have you ever wanted to run Libre Office in a web browser? With Open365 you can; it’s the entire Libre Office suite in the browser.

The Difference Between Apt and Apt-get on Ubuntu

As an Ubuntu user, surely you’re familiar with Apt-get. However, it’s slowly being phased out in favor of the new Apt. Here’s how Apt differs from the Apt-get.package

Transferring Big Files in Terminal on Linux with Transfer.sh

Transferring files is nothing new. However, Transfer.sh is an exciting tool that lets you do so via the terminal. It works on any system that has bash and curl.

How to Use Google Hangouts on Pidgin with the Purple Hangouts Plugin

Love Google Hangouts but wish you could use something other than the official client? You can now use Google Hangouts on Pidgin with Purple Hangouts.

Fruho: A User Friendly VPN Tool for Linux

Looking for a lightweight VPN tool for Linux? Meet Fruho. It’s built with OpenVPN and makes use of various encryption standards by default. Check it out.