This past Christmas, I was given a Microsoft Wireless keyboard.   Specifically, the model 3050 wireless keyboard and mouse. I finally had an opportunity to set it up and give it a whirl.  I have to tell ya, this is a really nice product.  The really nice thing is, I’m using it on a Linux computer […]

I love tech and gadgets.  And I use a lot of different devices and digital tools to help me create my comic strip “George” and other cartoon features. With this in mind, I wanted to pass along a quick tip regarding the Chromebook.  More and more, schools around the country are issuing students Chromebooks to […]

If you’ve visited this blog or my YouTube channel before, you know that I’m a big advocate of Linux.  I use Linux on all my desktop and notebook computers.  I use GIMP Photo Editing, Scribus Desktop Publishing, LibreOffice Suite and others to create my comic strips, panels, blog posts, etc. Lately, I’ve been very intrigued […]

In a previous post, I discussed some of the tools (pens, pencils, paper, etc.) I use to create my comic features. Today, I’ll discuss some of the digital tools I use in the studio. Since I ‘m still a bit of a traditionalist and draw all my cartoons on paper, I need a way to […]

As readers of this blog know, I’m a big Linux user. I use Linux and all it’s software tools to create my comic strip features and most of the videos you see on my youtube channel. some videos are shot using my Android tablet. then again, Android is based on Linux!

Here’s a quick overview of how to use the File managers Dolphin and Konqueror in Linux (using the KDE desktop environment). I use Linux every day and the Dolphin and Konqueror file managers, due to their ease of use and numerous features, really help me keep all my cartoon features organized and backed up.

The KDE desktop environment in Linux is quite powerful and feature rich. it allows you to customize your computer desktop in so many different ways. In this video, I demonstrate how to create additional tool panels. KDE and Linux all you to make your desktop as individual as you!

Here’s my latest Linux video. It gives a brief explanation and demonstration on how to run different Desktop Environments. With Linux, you’re not locked into just one GUI (Graphic User Interface). You can install several different DEs (Desktop Environmetn) and still have access to all your software programs and files.

Installing new software in Linux is fast and easy!

I use Linux and I love it! The operating system’s desktop can be customized in thousands of ways. Tweaking it here and there with widgets and desktop themes allows you to make a unique Linux desktop that your and yours alone! In this video I show you how to get started with tweaking the desktop.