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Bertel King-Senior Writer, Onboarding Manager

Bertel King

Senior Writer, Onboarding Manager

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About Bertel King

Bertel graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2012 with degrees in History and Government. He has spent his entire career since as a tech journalist covering the world of Android and Linux-based devices.

Having written for the likes of MakeTechEasier and Android Police before joining the teams at MakeUseOf and How-To Geek, he delights in helping others decide which tech to bring into their lives... and which tech to do without.

Latest Articles

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Which Linux Distro Is Best? Manjaro vs. Ubuntu

Ubuntu and Manjaro are two distros often recommended to Linux beginners. Which one of these two is better overall? Let's find out.

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How to Replace Google Play Services on Android With MicroG

Want to de-Google your Android phone? Here's how to install microG, the open-source replacement for Google Play Services.

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7 Ways GNOME Is the Leading Linux Desktop Environment

When it comes to Linux desktops, GNOME is the name that pops up the most. Why is GNOME so popular among the Linux community? And is it the best?

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6 Reasons Flatpaks and Snaps Are Great for Linux

Since their introduction, Flatpak and Snap have taken the entire Linux desktop world by storm. Are they really better than traditional Linux packages?

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Closed Source vs. Open Source Hardware Drivers: Why It Matters

All drivers enable communication, but whether they're open or closed source makes a big difference.

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How to Customize Konsole, the Default KDE Terminal Emulator

The Linux terminal is not going to become obsolete anytime soon, so it's time to embrace it. If you're ready to take that step, Konsole is a good place to start.

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Migrating From Windows to Ubuntu: The Ultimate Guide

Despite what all the Linux haters say, choosing Ubuntu is logical and migrating from Windows to Ubuntu is a breeze.

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Open-Source vs. Closed-Source Software: What's the Difference?

As a software enthusiast, you must've read the terms "open-source" and "proprietary" used on the internet. Is there a difference between these two?

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Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS vs. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: Which Should You Choose?

With the release of Ubuntu 22.04, a new LTS version of Pop!_OS has arrived. What separates these two distros and which one is better?

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A Beginner's Guide to Pamac in Manjaro Linux

Pamac is the default graphical package manager on Manjaro Linux. Learning how to manage packages using Pamac is essential for every Manjaro user.

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What NVIDIA’s Open-Source Driver Means for Linux

NVIDIA has recently open-sourced a Linux GPU driver. Does that change things for the Linux gaming community? What's the next step?

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Create Your Very Own Operating System With Linux From Scratch

Not everyone knows this, but you can create your own Linux-based operating system from scratch. Here's how to get started.

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What's New in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS "Jammy Jellyfish"?

Canonical has finally released the latest LTS version of Ubuntu—22.04 "Jammy Jellyfish." Here are some of its new features.

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How to Switch to Ubuntu Rolling Rhino: A Rolling Release Version of Ubuntu

Ubuntu goes bleeding edge with Rolling Rhino. Here's everything you need to know about it.

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5 Reasons Why Fedora Feels Like the New Ubuntu

For a long time, Ubuntu was the Linux distro that brought people to use Linux. But now, it seems like Fedora is taking its place.

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How to Make Firefox Feel Native on Linux Desktops

Mozilla Firefox feels out of place on most modern Linux desktops. However, that doesn't mean you can't customize it to fit your desktop theme.

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How to Upgrade Your Linux Desktop to GNOME 42

GNOME 42 isn't available in the official repositories of most Linux distros. So how can you install the latest version of GNOME on your machine?

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7 Reasons Why You Should (and Shouldn’t) Dual Boot Linux

Often, making the choice of installing Linux over Windows can be tricky to justify. But why not opt for both? Here are five reasons to dual boot and two reasons you shouldn't.

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3 Ways to Resize a Linux Partition Safely

Making changes to disk partitions without breaking up your system is easy on Linux. Here's how to do it.

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Taking Screenshots on Linux Compared: 7 Different Desktops

Almost every Linux desktop comes with a preinstalled screenshot utility. But which one offers the best way to capture screenshots? Let's find out.

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