Matt Hartley

Perhaps one of the coolest options Android affords its users is its ability to be customized. I’m not talking about merely theming the layout of the device, I mean completely changing how one launches their applications. In this article, I’ll dive into some of the best Android app launchers and lock screens, why they’re awesome […]

Adobe Flash has been both a gift and a curse wrapped up in the same package. It’s a sluggish, often insecure and horribly bloated way to watch a video and play games on your computer. For years, Flash for Linux users was even worse: audio was out of sync with the video and you needed […]

OS X is a solid operating system for those who enjoy Apple’s vision of the ideal desktop. It offers access to pro-level applications that many industries rely on. Yet it isn’t always the most practical operating system for the casual end user. In fact, in some cases, it’s completely overkill. In this article, I’ll explore […]

Over the years, I’ve heard both Windows users and Linux enthusiasts make the claim that professional media production on Linux is impossible. While there may be some workflows so over-engineered that legacy software is a must, I firmly believe that, with effort, using Linux for media production is doable. In this article, I’ll share application […]

All too often, we hear someone boasting about the fun functionality behind the Siri personal assistant for the Apple iPhone. For Android users, this is annoying. And this isn’t just because we have Google Now. It’s frustrating because unlike those iPhone users, we actually have a lot of choice when it comes to which personal […]

These days, smartphones and tablets have all but overtaken the PC in terms of user adoption. Even those folks who own desktop PCs usually spend far more time in front of their smart phones or tablets. This reflects my experience as well, since I do most of my work from an Android tablet when I’m […]

One of the reasons I use Linux is because it allows me to get a lot of work done without the added distraction of malware. However, just because malware isn’t a threat to my desktop doesn’t mean that I shouldn’t backup my data. Linux isn’t fail proof and anyone who values their data is a […]

Not that many years ago, buying a new PC meant spending hundreds of dollars just for an entry level machine. Fortunately these days the barrier to entry has been greatly reduced. Thanks to innovations in lower end computing options, one can get a brand new computer for the price of a steak dinner. The most […]

Most people believe that moving from Windows to Linux isn’t possible because it lacks critical software and tools they need. Perhaps in some limited instances they’re right, but I believe the bigger challenge is making sure critical workflows remain intact. In this article I’ll examine two application workflows that are often not considered until the […]

After all this time it still amazes me when I see Windows XP used among the public. Some of the most recent examples I’ve seen in ‘the wild’ have been with home users and some small businesses. In this article, I’ll look into what the attraction is to continue using Windows XP and which Linux […]