Matthew Muller, Author at Make Tech Easier

How to Encrypt Files with Gocryptfs

Gocryptfs is an encrypted overlay filesystem and encrypts files individually using chunked AES-GCM. Learn how you can encrypt your files with gocryptfs here .

How to Check and Manage Disk Space in Linux

Running out of disk space on your computer can cause issues and update failure. Learn how you can check and manage disk space in Linux.

How to Get the Google Pixel Boot Animation on Your Android Phone

The boot animation on Google’s newer Pixel devices has been getting a lot of attention. Here is how you can get the Pixel boot animation on your phone.

How to Run Ubuntu in Windows 10 Using Hyper-V

You don’t need extra software to run Ubuntu in Windows 10. Here we show you how you can install Ubuntu in Windows using the built-in Hyper-V feature.

Five of the Biggest Things to Look For on Linux in 2019

Linux will still not be a mainstream desktop in 2019, but there are some interesting things to look for. Here are the 5 biggest Linux predictions for 2019.

How to Make Ubuntu Look Like macOS Mojave 10.14

If you don’t like the default theme of Ubuntu, you can easily change it. Here’s how you can easily turn your Ubuntu into macOS Mojave with a few simple steps.

How to Find Out When a File Was Accessed in Linux

Knowing when a file was used, accessed or changed can help to detect unauthorized access. Here is how you can find out when a file was accessed or modified in Linux.

How to Tighten Up Your Privacy on a Chromebook

Using a Chromebook doesn’t mean you have to pass your data to Google. Here is how you can tighten up your Chromebook’s privacy and prevent sending data to Google.

What is WPA3 Security, and When Can You Use it?

WPA3 is the next generation Wi-Fi standard that will replace the current WPA2 standard. Find out what WPA3 is, its benefits and when you can start using it.

How to Connect Your Android Phone to Gnome Desktop with GSConnect

KDE Connect is not the only way to connect your Android and Linux desktop. If you are a GNOME user, you can use GSConnect to control your Android phone from Gnome.

How to Secure Your Chromebook

Chromebooks are secured by design, but that doesn’t mean you can’t further secure it. Here are some ways you can improve the security of your Chromebook.

Linux vs. Windows: An Objective Look at Both Operating Systems

Linux vs. Windows, the age-old battle of the operating systems that caused many flame wars. Let’s take an objective look at how both OSes perform against each other.

How to Set Different Wallpaper on Each Monitor on Linux GNOME

In Linux, if you have multiple monitors, it is not that easy to set different wallpaper on each monitor. This tutorial will show you how to do so in Linux Gnome.

How to Fix the Sound in Kali Linux

One of the issues Kali users face is the lack of sound on a fresh installation. If this is important to you, here’s the way to fix the sound in Kali Linux.

How to Change User Agents in Chrome, Firefox and Edge Browsers

Changing a browser’s user agent allows you to test your site for different browser. Here is how you can change the user agent in Chrome, Firefox and MS Edge.

How to Fix Ubuntu Update Errors

Occasionally Ubuntu can throw some errors when updating the system and that can confuse the user. Here are the common Ubuntu update errors and how to fix them with minimal fuss.

5 Free and Useful AntiVirus Software for Windows

You don’t have to pay for expensive software to protect your computer. Here is some free and useful antivirus software for your Windows computer.

How to Create a Swap File in Linux

A better alternative to a typical swap partition is to use a swap file, which is similar but gives you more control. Here’s how to create a swap file in Linux.

How to Access Microsoft Exchange in Linux

Not everyone who uses Microsoft Exchange services wants to use Windows. For Linux users, here are some ways for you to access Microsoft Exchange in Linux.

How to Connect Your Android Phone to Linux via Airdroid

Airdroid doesn’t come with a desktop client for Linux. In this article we show you how you can connect your Android phone to your Linux desktop.

How to Configure WordPress to Send SMTP Mail

One way to prevent your WordPress emails from landing in the Spam folder is to use SMTP to send emails. Here is how to configure WordPress to use SMTP.

How to Use Google DNS and OpenDNS on Android

Changing the DNS on Android is becoming easier with later iterations of the operating system. Learn how you can switch to Google DNS or OpenDNS on Android.

How to Jailbreak Your iPhone

If you are fed up with Apple controlling every aspect of your device, you can consider jailbreaking your iPhone. Learn how to jailbreak an iPhone running iOS11.

How to Add Wallpaper to Linux Terminal

The Terminal is an essential tool for Linux users. It is also a boring tool. It would be so much more personal to add a custom wallpaper to the Terminal.

How to Fix Windows MBR from Ubuntu

If you have tried to dual boot Windows with Linux, there are chances you might overwrite the Master Boot Record. Here is how you can fix MBR from Ubuntu.