Linux user since '96. Tech writer for TechRepublic, The New Stack, and Linux New Media. Covering Linux, open source, cloud, containers, Android, and more.
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Jack Wallen makes his annual predictions for open source. Will this finally be the year of #Linux on the desktop? Can open source solve supply-chain attacks? Will Steamdeck show the world Linux gaming? techrepublic.com/article/ope…
If you're worried about a server or desktop losing the data stored within, there's a new version of Rescuezilla ready to jump in and help. Jack Wallen explains.
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Google Tasks has never had a solid interface … until now. Jack Wallen shows you how to turn Tasks into a kanban board-like workflow with the help of TasksBoard. techrepublic.com/article/tas…
If you thought installing an operating system was challenging, think again. Jack Wallen shows you how getting elementary OS up and running in about five minutes is easy enough for any skill level.
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Yet another consumer is disturbed by the sketchy algorithms deployed by Facebook. Here's how the app knows what you're talking about and what to do about it. techrepublic.com/article/fac…
Google has added a new feature to Docs that makes inserting certain items and objects incredibly efficient. techrepublic.com/article/goo…
If you are the new owner of a Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro and find the fingerprint scanner a bit slow, Jack Wallen has a fix for you. techrepublic.com/article/how…
If you're looking for a Docker tool to take your development to next-level efficiency, Jack Wallen believes DockStation might be exactly what you need.
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Google keeps trying to make tab management better on Chrome. This time around they've added a new Tab Search feature, which does make finding the tab you want considerably easier. techrepublic.com/article/goo…
Kanban boards make it easy to manage your projects and tasks. Jack Wallen lists his top five proprietary options to help get you started on your kanban journey. techrepublic.com/article/5-k…
If you're looking for a desktop that runs #Linux and is built by a company that understands Linux users' needs and gives back to open source, check out these options. techrepublic.com/article/bes…
After a disastrous #Pixel6 pre-order experience, Jack Wallen shares his thoughts on what Google can learn from Apple. techrepublic.com/article/app…
Are you certain your Linux servers in your data center are free from vulnerabilities? If not, you need to scan them immediately. Jack Wallen shows you how with Nessus. techrepublic.com/article/how…
Jack Wallen dispenses his bi-annual advice to #Android users on how to avoid falling prey to malicious apps and bad actors. techrepublic.com/article/mob…
Jack Wallen comes away from using #Ubuntu 21.10 with the conclusion Impish Indri is the not only the most polished release from @Canonical, but the most performant. techrepublic.com/article/ubu…
Few operating systems have so closely mimicked Windows as the upcoming Windowsfx 11. Jack Wallen takes a look at the preview of this #Linux operating system and comes to a very impressive conclusion. techrepublic.com/article/win…
Jack Wallen gives the latest version of @ZorinOS a go and comes away with his mind sufficiently blown and a different opinion on what Linux distributions should be. techrepublic.com/article/zor…
Jack Wallen ponders the possibilities for Linus Torvalds' open source system that has changed computing for the better. techrepublic.com/article/wha…
Jack Wallen harkens back to the early days of the #Linux desktop and how it has changed over the years, bringing the cool he so longed for. techrepublic.com/article/the…
Jack Wallen offers some crucial advice every #Linux administrator should make habitual. techrepublic.com/article/use…