LibrePods: AirPods Features for Android and Linux
A teenage developer flipped AirPods’ closed ecosystem on its head. LibrePods is an open-source project that finally lets AirPods behave more like they do with Apple devices — even when paired to Android or Linux. Here’s why this matters, how it works, and what the future holds for cross-platform audio freedom.
USB Connection Information
USB Connection Information is the kind of app you never knew you needed until you plug in a device and realise it is not running anywhere near the speed you expected.
Ubuntu on MacBook Pro - Magic Mouse / TrackPad Settings
Make your Magic Mouse and Trackpad work perfectly on Ubuntu with this simple driver fix.
Bringing Back the macOS Cursor “Shake to Find” on Ubuntu. Meet Wiggle & Jiggle
If you miss macOS’s “shake to find the cursor” feature on Ubuntu, you’re not alone. Wiggle and Jiggle bring that same cursor-highlighting magic to GNOME, making it far easier to locate your pointer especially on multi-monitor setups. Here’s how to install and use it.
Old Tech Shouldn’t Die
Old Tech Shouldn’t Die for 2026, I’m pledging to revive and reuse aging gadgets instead of replacing them. Starting with a 2011 iMac 27” and a 5th Gen iPod Video, it’s time to keep great tech alive and out of landfill.
Preview Files on Linux
Miss Quick Look from macOS? GNOME Sushi brings instant file previews to Linux. Highlight a file in Nautilus, press Space, and view images, videos, PDFs, and text—fast and lightweight.
5 Years of The Apple Geek
Five years pass fast, especially with rapid tech changes. Apple’s advancements from new iPhones and iOS updates to Mac innovations have continually enhanced our daily tech. Here’s to the next five years of The Apple Geek.
Getting Started with Basic Terminal Commands on macOS and Linux
Learn the essential Terminal commands for macOS and Linux. Step-by-step guide for beginners to navigate directories, create files, and manage your system safely.
Ubuntu on MacBook: Making Linux Feel Like macOS
Running Ubuntu on a MacBook is powerful, but it can feel off. Here’s how to tweak the keyboard, trackpad, fonts, and system settings so your Linux setup behaves like macOS.
Getting Started with rsync: The Ultimate Guide for Mac and Linux Users
Learn how to use rsync on macOS and Linux for fast, reliable file syncing. Step-by-step guide, tips, and best practices for beginners and power users alike.
MacBook Pro: External Display on Ubuntu Without the dGPU
The infamous AMD Radeon dGPU failure that left thousands of otherwise perfect machines effectively useless.
Installing Ubuntu on 2011 MBP
The 2011 MacBook Pro’s are known for their failing or failed AMD Radeon Graphics card, we bring life back in to an old faithful Mac.
Weather in Terminal
Using a quick command in Terminal you can display the current weather.
