Matt Hartley

I enjoy my Android phone. It’s fast, has a ton of options and I wouldn’t trade it in for anything. That said, I’ve also become frustrated by features iOS offers that Android lacks. In past articles, I’ve discussed the areas where Android outshines iOS. Today’s article is going to look specifically at features iOS offers […]

Over the years, I’ve seen a number of attempts to create the first truly use anywhere, idiot-proof Linux PC. And until recently, Chromebooks (anything with ChromeOS) was easily the winner. Then a PC company known as Endless did something that really surprised me – they released their highly customized version of Ubuntu GNOME into something […]

Over the years, I’ve tried a number of great Linux distributions. The distros that had the greatest impact with me personally were those that maintained a strong community. But there’s more to a popular distribution than a strong community. Popular Linux distributions tend to appeal to newcomers, often due to features that make using the […]

Whoever wins the hearts and minds of today’s younger computer users will have a substantial advantage over the competition for years to come. In years past, I’ve seen both Apple and, later, Microsoft try this approach. Both failed, as kids back in the early days of computing used their PCs for school and limited PC […]

Also see: Linux Security Made Simple By now, most of you have heard about the “Let’s Encrypt” initiative. Provided by the Internet Security Research Group, the service uses open certificate authority. Also good: it’s free and automated.  The idea being that it’s high time more websites had a simple, easy to manage method to offer […]

Also see: Android vs. iPhone for Business The question of Android vs. iPhone is a personal one. Take myself, for example. I’m someone who has used both Android and the iPhone iOS. I’m well aware of the strengths of both platforms along with their weaknesses. Because of this, I decided to share my perspective regarding […]

Apple forged another alliance this week to help cement its place as a leader in enterprise mobility. The Cupertino, Calif. device maker and German software giant SAP announced on May 5 that they are working together to create an iOS software development kit (SDK) to speed the development of native apps that can tap the […]

Also see: Thunderbird Email: In-Depth I have used Thunderbird off and on since about 2003. I started using it on Windows and then installed it onto my Linux PCs later on. The point is: Thunderbird is near and dear to my heart. Unfortunately over the past few years Thunderbird’s importance with Mozilla has faltered. Not […]

Without a doubt, Ubuntu 16.04 is said to be the biggest and most significant release of the distro in years. In my opinion, the reason for this release’s perceived significance comes down to one thing – Ubuntu snap packages. The idea (from the user’s perspective) behind snap packages is that Ubuntu enthusiasts can have access […]

Android apps have come a long way: Thanks to the app war raging between today’s mobile platforms, the best Android apps are clearly the equal of the iOS apps. Google, understanding the critical importance of mobile, has grown Android into a world class app platform – and perhaps the overall global mobile winner, long term. […]