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How to Switch to Xorg from Wayland in Ubuntu 17.10 [Quick Tip]

The default display server in Ubuntu 17.10 is Wayland instead of the usual Xorg. If you are still using apps that only run in X11, here’s how you can easily switch to Xorg from Wayland in Ubuntu 17.10

Easily Create a Web App with Wix Code

With the introduction of Wix Code, Wix is now more than a site builder as it comes with plenty of development tools for you to easily create an interactive website.

Improve Your Email Marketing Effort with ZeroBounce Email Validation System

This will show how you can save money and improve your email marketing effort by validating your email database with Zerobounce.

Doogee Mix: A Cheap and Good Bezel-less Phone Review

Doogee Mix is a bezel-less smartphone with a price less than $200. How does it stack up against the rest of the powerhouses? Let’s check it out.

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Perfect Your Microsoft Office Skill with the Microsoft Office Mastery Bundle

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How to Fix the Home and End Buttons for an External Keyboard in Mac

If you use an external keyboard for your Mac, you know that the Home and End buttons aren’t working. Here’s a quick tip to fix the Home and End buttons on Mac.

How to Boot Up Raspberry Pi 3 from External Hard Disk

Raspberry Pi is built to boot up and run from the SD card. This tutorial shows you the steps to boot up and run Raspberry Pi from an external hard disk.

Improve Your Browsing Experience with OneVPN

There are plenty of VPN service providers on the market, and it can be difficult to find the best. OneVPN claims to be the “Most Secure and Fastest VPN Service for Everyone”. Let’s see how it performs.

Hide the Nagging WordPress Upgrade Notification to All Users But Admin

You will always receive the WordPress Upgrade Notification whenever a new WordPress version is released. Here is how you can hide the WordPress upgrade notification for all users

How to Install Android TV in Raspberry Pi 3

The Raspberry Pi 3 is one of the best and most affordable mini computers around. Follow the steps here to install Android TV in Raspberry Pi 3.

How to Improve Your WordPress Password Security with bcrypt Hashing Algorithm

By default, WordPress is using MD5 hashing to protect your password. Here is how you can improve WordPress password security by using bcrypt hashing.

How To Create ISO Files In Linux

It is easy to burn an ISO file to a CD/DVD-ROM, but it may not be easy to create ISO file. This article shows you how to create ISO files in Linux.

The Easiest Way to Create a Bootable USB Installer on Ubuntu

Ubuntu comes with the Gnome Disks application that allows you to easily create a bootable USB installer. Check out the tutorial here.

Find and Delete All .DS_Store Files with One Simple Command

If you want to remove all instances of the “.DS_Store” files in your folder, here is how you can delete “.DS_Store” files with a simple command.

How to Set Up “Let’s Encrypt” Free SSL Certificate in Nginx (Ubuntu)

If you have a website and are keen to implement SSL, Let’s Encrypt is a great option. Here’s how to set up Let’s Encrypt in a Nginx Ubuntu server.

How to Delete Site-Specific Cookies in Chrome

Sometimes you just need to delete site-specific cookies rather than all the cookies stored in your Chrome browser. Here is how you can do so.

How to Switch the Control and Command Keys in Mac OS X

If you have just started using Mac and can’t get used to the Command key, here is how you can switch the Control and Command keys in Mac OS X.

Easily Create and Mount an Encrypted Folder in Mac OS X with EncFSGui

Looking for a GUI tool to automate the mounting of your EncFS-encrypted folder? Check out EncFSGui for Mac OS X.

Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts Cheatsheet

Windows 8 comes with a number of new keyboard shortcut that you can use. Check out the list of Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts here.

Regular Expressions Cheatsheet

This Regular Expressions cheatsheet is useful for people who need a little refresher from time to time.

Linux Command Line Cheatsheet

If you are one of those who will freak out when you are on the terminal, here is a Linux command line cheat sheet to make your workflow more productive.

Sublime Text Keyboard Shortcuts Cheatsheet

Sublime Text is not a strange name for those who have been coding programs for some time. Here is the keyboard shortcut for Sublime Text. Enjoy!

Microsoft Words 2013 Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

Some of us are really good with a keyboard. We’ve compiled fifty of the best Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts for the Office version 2013.

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If you have received calls from people at Make Tech Easier, they are not from us, and beware of any scam to access your PC remotely.

Use Optimus for WordPress to Reduce Image Size and Improve Loading Speed

Looking to reduce the image size of your site? Try Optimus for WordPress to optimize your uploaded images.

Filepane for Mac: Add Useful Drag-and-Drop Actions to Improve Your Productivity

Filepane is a nifty little tool for Mac to add useful drag-and-drop actions to your system and allow you to complete mundane tasks quickly. Let’s check it out.

Use QuickTime to Easily Extract Audio from Video Files in Mac [Quick Tips]

Most people think of QuickTime as a video player, but it has the capability to extract audio from video files. Here’s how.

How to Disable Chrome’s Pull to Refresh Feature in Android [Quick Tips]

Dislike that pulling your page down in Chrome for Android will refresh the page? Here is how you can disable Chrome’s Pull to Refresh feature in Android

Mia for Gmail: Access Gmail from Your Mac’s Menu Bar

There is no lack of third-party apps for Gmail. Mia for Gmail is one Gmail app that allows you to check and manage your Gmail account right from the menu bar.

Easily Combine Multiple Partitions Into One with mhddfs in Linux

Do you have multiple partitions that you wish to combine into one? In Linux you can use mhddfs to do so. Let’s check it out.

How to Create Windows 10 USB Installer in Mac

If you need to create a Windows 10 USB installer in Mac, here is how you can do it.

Open Current Tab of Chrome in Firefox with Keyboard Shortcut [Mac OS X]

Are you looking for ways to easily open a current tab of Chrome in Firefox? Here’s a simple trick that you can use in Mac OS X.

Use Facebook Lite on Android Devices to Save Data Usage and Battery Life

Dislike that the Facebook app is draining your battery life on your Android phone? Give Facebook Lite a try, I am sure you will like it.

Receive Email Notification of Security Vulnerabilities in WordPress Plugins

Keep yourself updated and receive email notifications of any security vulnerabilities found in your WordPress site. Here is how you can do so.

AMC Security for Android Review

If you are looking for ways to protect the privacy and security of your Android phone, you can check out AMC Security. Here’s the review and giveaway.

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How to Sort Files by Extension in Ubuntu Nautilus

Nautilus in Ubuntu has gotten rid of features to sort files by extension. Here is how you can restore the feature and the ability to sort files by extension.

Easily Add a Keyboard Shortcut to Reveal Hidden Files in Mac OS X

For those who need to access the hidden files frequently in OS X, here is a way to add a keyboard shortcut to quickly reveal hidden files in OS X.

Record Screen as Animated GIF in Ubuntu with Byzanz

If you are looking for ways to record your screen as an animated gif in Ubuntu and other Linux distro, Byzanz is a small command line tool that you can use. Check it out here.

Exit Rhythmbox When You Click Close in Ubuntu

The Close button in Rhythmbox doesn’t close itself in Ubuntu when music is playing. Here is the fix.

Linspeed – Easily Measure Your Internet Speed in Ubuntu

Do you think your Internet speed is really as fast as advertised? Linspeed is a simple, yet useful tool for Ubuntu that can measure the speed of your Internet connection.

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Test Your Website in Various Mobile Devices Without Physically Owning the Devices

Google Chrome comes with a nifty tool that allows you to test how your website render in various mobile device. Here is how you can use the device mode in Chrome.

Easily Sync Files Between Windows and Android Phone Without Going Through the Cloud

Looking to sync files without going through the cloud? Here is how you can sync files between Windows and Android using a P2P connection.

How to Convert Images to Text (OCR) With Google Drive

Rather than using an expensive OCR software, you can now use Google Drive to convert image to text. Here’s how you can do so.

Maximize Windows without Going Full Screen in Mac Yosemite

One of the many changes in Mac Yosemite is the clicking the green button to go full screen instead of maximizing the window. Here’s a quick tip to maxmize the window without going full screen.

How to Set a Keyboard Shortcut for “Always on Top” In Ubuntu

The “Always on Top” function is useful for you to keep any window on top of others. Here is how you can set a custom keyboard shortcut for it in Ubuntu.