John Knight, Author at Make Tech Easier

Dillo: Does This Ultra-Lightweight Browser Still Work in 2020?

Dillo has been the lightweight browser of choice for Linux users and is still used by ultra-light distribution, but how well does Dillo function in 2020?

Relive the NeXTSTEP Operating System with Window Maker

You may think NeXTSTEP is now lost to time, but you can still use the same interface on a modern Linux PC with Window Maker. Here’s how to do it.

Elementary OS 5.1 Hera Review

Elementary OS Hera 5.1 has been out for a while now. Here we’ll explore what’s new, what to expect, and how it stacks up against rival desktops.

Mp3blaster: An Awesome Music Player for the Terminal

Fresh out of 1997 and sporting a handy semi-GUI interface, Mp3blaster provides an easy-to-use music player that runs in your terminal.

How to Minimize Windows in Elementary OS

If you are new to Elementary OS, you might be confused at how to handle application windows. Here is how you can minimize windows in Elementary OS.

How to Assign CPU Cores with Taskset in Linux

Sometimes you need to manually assign CPU cores to programs in order to gain the best performance. Learn how you can use taskset to do that in Linux.

6 Cool Audacity Features You May Not Know About

Audacity has become the go-to choice for easy wave editing. Here are some of the best Audacity features you may not know about.

How to Speed Up Your Linux Desktop with Compton

Compton is a desktop compositor that can run on even low-end hardware. Learn how you can speed up your Linux desktop with Compton on Mate, Xfce and KDE.

Android Desktop Shootout: Android x86 vs. Bliss vs. Phoenix OS vs. PrimeOS

How do the various Android desktops stack up? We tested Android x86, Bliss, Phoenix OS and PrimeOS to decide which Android desktop is the best in 2020.

How to Use Lutris to Play Blu-Ray on Linux

One of the easier ways to play Blu-ray on Linux is to use Windows software through Wine. Learn how you can use Lutris to play Blu-ray on Linux.

PCLinuxOS KDE 2020.05 Review: Not for the Novice

PCLinuxOS is known for doing things differently than other distros, so what makes its users so happy, and how does it stack up for the Average Joe?

How to Fix Bad Stereo with Audacity

Do you have a video with sound running through only one of your speakers? You can easily fix these bad stereo issues with Audacity. Here’s how.

Linux Mint 19.3 Xfce Edition Review

Linux Mint has more than one flavor, including a lighter Xfce version. Check out our Linux Mint Xfce review to see how it fares against its big brother.