Matt Hartley

Linux problems? I’ve got answers. I’ve been answering Linux related questions for years. During my time offering others assistance, I’ve found one thing to be a constant roadblock – most newbies don’t really ask for help effectively. This isn’t a negative comment about newbies, as I’ve seen this same issue on other platforms and their […]

Despite my preference for other distros, Linux Mint remains a leading distro in terms of newbie popularity. And now with Ubuntu shifting most of its focus onto cloud computing, now is the time for Linux Mint to shine. This article will examine what draws people to Linux Mint over other distro, how it differs from […]

Linux media servers clearly have their place. Many users have their best Linux distro, and these days there are nearly endless things that we can do with Linux. It’s basically everywhere, often seamlessly and out of the public eye. The same can be said with finding the best Linux media servers. Instead of running a […]

In April 2017, Canonical’s Mark Shuttleworth announced that their support of the Ubuntu phone convergence was no longer something they were going to invest in. Looking back on this decision, I can understand where they were coming from. Let’s face it, we live in an Android/iOS landscape and all other entries into this space are […]

                Also see: Best Linux Distros for Security And: Best Linux Distros for Business What is the best Linux distro? Datamation asked two leading Linux experts, and they both explained their top choices. Matt Hartley’s Picks Choosing the best Linux distro is highly subjective. Getting this great truth […]

With Canonical refocusing on becoming profitable and new technologies, some among us have found ourselves pondering where Linux is headed in the future and whether or not IoT (Internet of Things) is the future of Linux? This article aims to address both issues head on. Mycroft runs Linux Unknown to most of the non-tech savvy […]

Also see: Best Linux Distro: Linux Experts Rate Distros One of the common questions I get asked is “which Linux distro is best for developers?” The short answer is that it depends. The long answer takes the form of this article. This piece will dive into the different Linux distros favored by developers. It’ll also […]

Despite my affection for various cloud services and their cheap storage, there’s something to be said for making your own “cloud server” with NextCloud. The biggest advantage with NextCloud is also a practical one – user control. Anything I load onto my NextCloud instance is as secure or insecure as I choose to make it. […]

Linux is known for offering tremendous overall hardware compatibility, but Linux is most famous for its compatibility with older laptop hardware. This article will share some of the best Linux distros for old laptop hardware and also touch on what the minimum requirements are for each distro. Xubuntu Using Ubuntu as its base, Xubuntu is […]

Today’s article is going to provide you with some useful Linux file sharing tips using common file sharing software. This article assumes two things. First, you’re running Ubuntu. Second, you’re comfortable typing recommended commands into a terminal window. Samba Linux File Sharing For the most part, Samba is easy to setup and runs dependably for […]