Matt Hartley

Installing Ubuntu is an extremely simple process. If you can “read and click next,” setting up a new Ubuntu installation is quite easy. But once the distro is installed, how do you keep the data safe? Clearly, you need to create a bullet proof Ubuntu installation. This article will share my approach to protecting your […]

In 2016, keeping your Ubuntu network secure is more important than ever. Despite what some people might think, there’s much more to this than merely putting up a router to protect a network. You must also configure each of your PCs properly to ensure you’re operating within a secure Ubuntu network. This article will show […]

I’ll be the first person to admit that there are applications missing from Ubuntu. This is also true of other Linux distributions, as well. But I think this is a larger issue with distributions like Ubuntu simply due to its popularity. This article will share some of the most commonly missed applications that Linux users […]

In recent months, I’ve had the opportunity to dive into work flows between your typical Chromebook and an Ubuntu-based PC. This article will offer a comparison of the different work flows between the two Ubuntu and ChromeOS. We’ll examine common work flows like printing, scanning, word processing, email, among other tasks. Web work flows with […]

Windows users have what feels like a never-ending list of remote support software options available. That’s great, but it does make me wonder about the state of remote Linux support software. In this article, I’ll share what options are available for Linux users for remote support and additional work-a-rounds for remote Linux support. Proprietary Remote […]

There’s a lot of benefits to having your local communications within the confines of your office Intranet. When it comes to keeping content and communications local, there are a number of decent Linux Intranet friendly solutions to serve content to those on your network. Wiki Intranet solutions When it comes down to simply distributing text […]

Trying to determine the best open source CMS is a lot like choosing the best shoes. In the end, it’s a matter of perspective. However, it’s accurate to point out that the real differences between each open source CMS are usually feature related. The main items of concern range from add-ons to security and are […]

Over the years I’ve bought some less than impressive consumer routers, so these days I run my own self-built hardware firewall appliance. Surprisingly, deciding on which option was best for my needs was not as easy as I had hoped. Building a hardware firewall requires you to decide on the hardware your firewall/router computer operating […]

No matter which Linux distro you prefer, I believe the web browser remains the most commonly used software application. In this article, I’ll share the best browsers available to Linux users. Chrome – No matter how you feel about the Chrome browser, one only need to realize the following: Local news still streams in Flash […]

Also see: Best Linux Distro: Linux Experts Rate Distros Wait, you doubt that there’s a best Linux desktop for work? Yes I know some users do. A lot of folks out there still believe you need a proprietary operating system to get work done. But speaking as a user who uses various Linux distros everyday […]