Most of the time, computers are viewed primarily as merely tools to get work done or a means to access content from the internet. But once in a while, a device comes along that can thoroughly charm its user. I’m writing this post from a device that I find is simply a… Read More »Framework 13 AMD + elementary OS = pure bliss
Firefox is a wonderful web browser, and it can be easily installed on flatpak-based operating systems like elementaryOS through Flathub. However, the default settings in Firefox from Flathub yield a choppy scrolling experience. Fortunately, there is a very easy fix that yields buttery smooth, high-precision scrolling. That fix is to enable xinput2… Read More »Pixel-perfect scrolling in Firefox browser
Elementary OS is a great operating system. Its minimalist and elegant design can appeal to people familiar with the Apple ecosystem. But if you switch your computer to elementary OS and have iPhone or iPad mobile devices, can you still easily transfer photos from your phone to computer? The answer is yes!… Read More »Transferring photos from iPhone to elementary OS
I am a full-time user of Linux on my computer, and that includes for academic scholarship. There are many benefits to using Linux-based operating systems: they are available at no cost, run great on older hardware, and are secure and stable. You may also be motivated ethically or philosophically to support communities… Read More »Academic research on Linux operating systems
If you have any important data or files on your computer, you’ll want to back them up. Unfortunately, elementary does not have a curated backup option. But there are programs easily available from Flathub that will allow you to safely and securely back up your files. This guide will show how to… Read More »Backing up your files on elementary OS
The mid-2012 13 inch MacBook Pro 9,2 is a very solid piece of hardware. I used one as a daily driver for nearly seven years, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Of course I was then curious about how it would run with Linux. This post is a guide to installing a dual… Read More »Installing eOS 6 on 2012 MacBook Pro 9,2
Elementary OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux operating system that is clean, simple, and lightweight. Lightweight it particularly useful for revitalizing older hardware. I have a 2010 MacBook Pro that is still in good shape, but it cannot run the current MacOS and has zero trade-in value at the Apple Store. This post… Read More »Installing eOS 6 on 2010 MacBook Pro 7,1
The elementary OS team is very thoughtful about the default workflow, and so I would recommend new users to this operating system to try using the default settings before making too many tweaks. However, there are always some preferences that one will like to adjust, and especially for those coming from MacOS,… Read More »MacOS-like tweaks on elementary
This video by @Schykle on Twitter perfectly captures why I find elementary OS so compelling: Basically, it comes to elementary’s beautiful and practical design. And that paired with a conscious decision to make functionality the clear and concise, to minimize the confusion to the users. This OS is certainly not for everyone.… Read More »Schykle: elementary OS is “best OS ever”
30 years ago today, Linus Torvalds sent out an email announcing a new “hobby” project, a free operating system. This project is what turned into Linux, which today has the largest installed base of all general purpose operating systems (largely due to Android being based on the Linux kernel). Interestingly, while Linux… Read More »Linux turns 30