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 Install Unity 8 and Mir on Linux Ubuntu Right Now
In time, Unity 8 is expected to unify the Ubuntu experience across phones, tablets, and desktops, using the Mir display server. You can try both of them out today with Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak.
What Is Software Vendor Lock-In? (And How to Avoid It)
Software vendor lock-in is considered by some to be a big infringement on your rights as a consumer. But what is it? Why is it so bad? And how can you avoid it?
5 Ways to Experience KDE on Linux
KDE is an increasingly popular desktop environment, but are you getting the most out of it? If you think it's time to maximize your KDE experience, consider these five distributions,
8 Ways to Stay Private While Using an Android Smartphone
Smartphones are made to give away a ton of data about you, but you can tweak your smartphone to make it much more private -- and you should.
GNOME Explained: A Look at One of Linux's Most Popular Desktops
You're interested in Linux, and you've come across "GNOME", an acronym for GNU Network Object Model Environment. GNOME is one of the most popular open source interfaces, but what does that mean?
How to Enjoy the Latest KDE Plasma Releases With KDE Neon
Want a pure KDE experience with updates received as quickly as possible? If so, then you really ought to consider KDE neon.
Tired of Google? 4 Great Alternative Search Apps for Android
Google Now isn't the only search engine for Android!
10 Problems With Today's Smartphones & What You Can Do About Them
Smartphones aren't perfect, but we can help you get around their flaws.
Firefox OS Is Not Dead: Here's Why You Should Try It
Firefox OS is still alive, existing now as a mobile OS called B2G. So does Mozilla's abandoned mobile operating system have a future? And why would anyone pick it over Android or iOS?
3 Ways to Manage Your Finances Using Linux
Quicken won't work on Linux, but you have several options open to you for spreadsheet and accounting app alternatives. Here's how you can use Linux to stay on top of your finances.
6 Reasons to Start Your Kids Off With Linux
Computers, and their operating systems, are not created equal. The OS they use matters, and Linux might be the best one to start them off with. Let's talk about why.
10 Great Games Hiding in Your Linux App Store
Linux gamers have some real gems available - if you know where to look! These 10 games aren't new, but if you're a Linux newcomer, they'll offer some great, free gaming experiences.
5 Reasons Why Software Should Be Free and Open Source
Free software doesn't just mean you get to use the app or game without paying. It's about longevity, privacy, ownership, and much more!
6 Reasons You Should Choose openSUSE and the Geeko
There are good reasons openSUSE continues to attract users, and here are some of them. Maybe you will be the next person to fall in love with the Geeko.
5 Best Open Source Note-Taking Apps for Android
Love open source software and want to take notes? We've got you covered.
Improve your Writing with Linux and These Great Apps
The vast majority of writers make their living typing words on a screen, and some do it using Linux. Various apps make the job easier, but which ones should you use?
5 Reasons to Use Pure Open Source Distro, Fedora
Fedora isn't as well known as Ubuntu, and has a reputation for being hard to use. But if this is true, why do so many people continue using Fedora?
Ubuntu Snaps vs Red Hat Flatpaks, What's the Difference?
Linux distros distribute apps in many formats. For years, the two most popular have been .debs and .rpms, but this may be starting to change with Ubuntu's Snap packages and Red Hat's Flatpak.
8 GNOME Shell Extensions that Improve the Interface
After using GNOME for a while, you may wish to change a few things about the overview mode, or even tweak the panel. These eight extensions help you do just that!