Comments for Make Tech Easier

Comment on I Just Replaced Adobe Illustrator With This Browser Based Alternative by Arthur

Arthur — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:41:11 +0000

I assume that this would work on Linux as it is browser based. Am I correct?

Comment on I Swapped Notion for Anytype on Android, And I’m Not Going Back by Arthur

Arthur — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:39:58 +0000

The Headline on this article is slightly confusing it implies the switch was from Anytype to Notion which is eactle the opposite of what the article says. Someone who only looked at the headline but did not read the article could get the wrong impression.

Comment on ShellGPT: Turn Your Words into Terminal Commands by Jake

Jake — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:49:33 +0000

Firefox is saying you site is a risk, it looks like your certificate is expired. I was willing to take the risk.

Comment on What is Emulation? Benefits, Downsides and More by Arrthur

Arrthur — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:42:52 +0000

The one emulation system you failed to mention is VICE. This is a Commodore emulator for use on PCs. I have used it for several years since my C64 computer went “dead bug” on me and I was unable to find a replacement for it. With this emulator on my PC I have been able to enjoy about 80% of my C64 programs. The only problem is that there is no way to directly access my printer with the printer programs.

Comment on OneCommander Is a Great File Explorer Alternative for Power Users by Craig Knapp

Craig Knapp — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:57:56 +0000

The fact Windoze (mis-spelled on purpose in a tone of derision due to being an MS Stockholm Syndrome victim after paying to be a WinME beta tester for having paid full MSRP… but I digress) File Explorer is not a dual-pane solution in 2026 is planned obsolescence. Norton Tools 6 for DOS back in 1996 had a dual-pane file manager.

Some of us started using DP file managers back in the freeware and shareware days such as 2xExplorer by Mike Lyn (I donated to his cause) 15 or so years ago, and more recently x2Explorer by ZabKat.

These programs have instant folder comparison helping the user to identify matching and non-matching files for easy synchronization.

Considering how we ingest data from memory cards used by POS cameras, professional DLSRs, action cams (I own several of each category) etc, to our computers, a DP File manager is essential to data management.

Comment on Amazon’s Forcing Alexa Plus On Prime Members – Here’s How to Opt Out by Teka

Teka — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:55:47 +0000

I absolutely do NOT like Alexa Plus. It will not recognize my kindle ebooks to read them. Now forcing me to use the Kindle app and assistive reader voice. They have now made it that you cannot opt out nor downgrade. I would very much downgrade or opt out.

Comment on iOS 26.2 Made iPhone Autocorrect Worse for Me – Here’s How to Fix It by Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:02:29 +0000

I have to say, you did an excellent job of blaming the end user rather than the developer. It was so tightly veiled, it’d be easy to miss.

But honestly, I was insulted and disappointed. “Hey, you’re the problem, it’s you.” So basically, change how I do everything and FIXED! Ridiculous message in an unworthy-for-posting article. In the future? Consider empathy. Consider solutions vs excuses. Js.

Comment on The Proper Method to Block Windows Upgrade for Good by dragonmout

dragonmout — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:33:38 +0000

¨The Proper Method to Block Windows Upgrade for Good¨
Use Linux or BSD.

Comment on What Is a Nit of Screen Brightness, and How Many Do You Need? by LaGringa

LaGringa — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:27:38 +0000

Wow. “Make it easier”? You have to be kidding. Cut this down to about 4-5 paragraphs and maybe make it easier.

Comment on Why a Travel Router is the Best Investment for Your Next Trip by Direktorat Pusat Teknologi Informasi

Direktorat Pusat Teknologi Informasi — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:44:45 +0000

How does a travel router help users connect multiple devices on a public Wi-Fi network with restrictions?

Comment on Are You Using Google Maps Without Gemini? You’re Missing Out by Zen Piatek

Zen Piatek — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:49:45 +0000

Sadly, this is only available on the mobile apps (for now). Google Maps on Android Auto does not have the Ask Gemini button yet, you still have to use voice commands.

Comment on Unlock Digital Markets Act Features in Windows And Get Access to Hidden Features by WPontius

WPontius — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:43:52 +0000

I am missing something. Taken ownership of the file and granted my admin user full permissions, but still unable to save file after modifications.

Comment on Passkeys Are Everywhere Now. Is Your Password Manager Obsolete? by dragonmouth

dragonmouth — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:43:57 +0000

¨Apple iCloud Keychain and Google Password Manager, win on just frictionless convenience¨
The price if convenience is privacy and security.

Comment on The Easiest Way to Manage Dotfiles Using GNU Stow by dragonmouth

dragonmouth — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:03:38 +0000

STOW is a good idea IF every app standardized on the ´.config´ name for it´s configuration file(s). But this being Linux, each app is free to use it´s own name for the configuration file(s). There are .config files, *rc files, configuration files named after the app, etc and they are scattered all over the /home directory. Do you even know the name of every app that runs on your system?

STOW is not much better than manual maint of the config files. One still has to know every app and then manually setup it up in STOW. It would be nice if STOW went through the system and found ALL the configuration files and set them up.

Comment on Are You Using Google Maps Without Gemini? You’re Missing Out by dragonmouth

dragonmouth — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:24:11 +0000

Missing out on being tracked all over the place??? No, thanks.

Comment on The Easiest Way to Manage Dotfiles Using GNU Stow by Oscar

Oscar — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:55:39 +0000

Sounds like a great tool to combine all game configurations and saves in one location too.

Linux native game saves and configurations all over the place like somewhere deep inside .config or even in the top home directory. Not to mention wine game configuration and saves stored all over the place in .wine/drive_c/users/USER/AppData/WHATEVER. If we add them all in one location, I can easily back up and restore when installing new OS, or re-creating wine. Although some game service apps detect symlinks and refuse to proceed further.

You could also combine all non-essential game directories like cache directory be combined in a separate fast storage that will not be backed up.

Very useful tool, thank you for introducing GNU stow.

Comment on I’d Happily Pay for Linux — If It Actually Ran the Software I Need by dragonmouth

dragonmouth — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:49:07 +0000

I must commend Ali for engaging in a discussion of his article. Most other tech writers/pundits have an ¨I am the ´expert´ and I know better¨ attitude and if the readers disagree, that´s just too damn bad.

Comment on I’d Happily Pay for Linux — If It Actually Ran the Software I Need by dragonmouth

dragonmouth — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:32:39 +0000

In reply to James Simmons. There is a native Linux tax program called OpenTaxSolver. I´ve been using it for the last 10 years. The user interface is not as pretty and as ¨modern¨ as TurboTax and other tax programs but it is free and it does the job. However, it can only be used to do personal taxes.

Comment on Why a Travel Router is the Best Investment for Your Next Trip by Arthur

Arthur — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:49:43 +0000

What hap[pens if you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi router to connect your travel router to?

Comment on Amazon’s Forcing Alexa Plus On Prime Members – Here’s How to Opt Out by 404 Name Not Found

404 Name Not Found — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:05:34 +0000

As of March 22nd, 2026 it appears Amazon has had too many people ask to downgrade. When you type ‘End Alexa Plus’ in the Ask Alexa box it now refuses, saying you cannot disable Alexa plus. So we went a different route. I unplugged all teh Alexa devices and let Amazon know we are no longer using their platform until they change their minds.