Bertel King
Staff Writer
Contributing since January, 2012
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About Bertel King
Bertel works from an Android phone connected to a monitor and Bluetooth keyboard. He reads books in white text against a black OLED screen. He games with a chamshell controller. He watches video cast wirelessly to a 2-in-1 lapdock.
Having covered Android and Linux since 2013, contributing to sites like Android Police and MakeTechEasier before coming to MakeUseOf, Bertel has experienced directly how much tech has changed. He continues to help readers understand that change and make the most of it, writing for MakeUseOf and its sister site, How-To Geek.
Latest Articles
How to Send Email to Any Cell Phone for Free
Did you know that you can send email to phones for free? Try this with any SMS-capable feature phone and reap the benefits.
5 Tips to Use a Steam Deck With a Dock More Effectively
Get the best out of your Steam Deck by turning it into a personal computer using a dock. Here are some tips to get started.
8 Touch-Friendly Linux Apps for Your Steam Deck
The Steam Deck has got buttons and joysticks, but it also has a touchscreen display. Try out these touch-friendly Linux apps on your Steam Deck today.
6 Tips to Use the Steam Deck’s Desktop Mode Without a Dock
You can use your Steam Deck as a portable PC. Here are some tips to get the best out of Steam Deck's Desktop Mode, without using a dock.
8 Things to Do After Unboxing a Purism Librem 5
Like with other Linux machines, there are certain things you need to take care of after booting a Purism Librem 5 for the first time.
Can You Daily Drive a Purism Librem 5: Is Mobile Linux Ready?
The Librem 5 by Purism is a smartphone powered by the Linux kernel. Is it good enough to replace Android or iOS as a daily driver smartphone?
5 Reasons SteamOS Is a Good Way to Learn Linux
The Steam Deck is a handheld gaming console powered by the Linux kernel. But is it worth, or even possible, to learn Linux using your Deck?
6 Reasons Why Linux Mint Is the Perfect Distro for Windows Users
Linux Mint's desktop is similar to that of Windows, but it's not the only reason why Mint is ideal for new users transitioning from Windows to Linux.
The Best Mobile Carrier for You: Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile?
Should you use Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile as your mobile carrier? We compare them to see which mobile carrier is best for you.
SteamOS Used to Run GNOME: 6 Reasons Why KDE Plasma Makes Sense
GNOME used to be the default desktop on SteamOS. So why did Valve decide to bring in KDE Plasma to the Steam Deck as GNOME's successor?
6 Reasons to Avoid Cloud Services and Keep Your Feet on the Ground
Thanks to services like Dropbox and Google Drive, we're giving up a lot more than we're getting when we use cloud storage. Here's a look at why you should be worried.
How to Restore SteamOS on the Steam Deck Using Valve’s Recovery Image
The Steam Deck lets you customize it to your heart's content. But what if things go south? Can you restore SteamOS on your Deck?
6 Ways elementary OS Improves Accessibility on Linux
Not being accessible to the general public is Linux's biggest problem. Here's how elementary OS improves the situation with its rich feature set.
The Easiest Way to Transfer Files on Steam Deck: KDE Connect
KDE Connect makes it a lot easier to transfer files to and from your Steam Deck over a network.
elementary OS 7 Is Now Available: Here's What's New
elementary OS continues to bring in new features with each release. Here's what's improved in elementary OS 7 "Horus."
8 Discontinued Ubuntu Features and Products You May Have Missed
Ubuntu and Canonical have continued to bring new features and products to the market. But not all of these products have stuck around.
How to Edit Videos on a Steam Deck
The Steam Deck isn't just a handheld gaming console. You can use its Desktop Mode to do just about anything you can do on a PC—like video editing.
You Don't Trust Open-Source Software? 6 Reasons Why You Should
Open-source software is usually free. But is free software better than proprietary? Here are some reasons why you should trust open-source software.
5 Key Differences Between SteamOS and Arch Linux
Although SteamOS is technically based on Arch Linux, both these distros have less in common than you might think.
5 Reasons Why Most People Choose to Stick With Linux on the Steam Deck
Installing Windows or any other Linux distro is possible on the Steam Deck. So why do most people choose not to replace the default SteamOS?