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Alexander Fox
Contributor at Make Tech Easier
- 224 articles
- Writing since 2016
Articles published before April 2026 appeared under Make Tech Easier’s previous ownership.
Alexander Fox is a tech and science writer based in Philadelphia, PA with one cat, three Macs and more USB cables than he could ever use.
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- Oct 26, 2017 The Best VPN Clients for Your Favorite Operating System + Productivity
- Oct 19, 2017 How to Block Intrusive Javascript on Chrome and Firefox + Internet
- Oct 17, 2017 What Are the Hidden Files in my Linux Home Directory For? + Linux
- Oct 11, 2017 macOS Boot Option Cheatsheet + Mac
- Oct 10, 2017 What Happens When You Restart Your Computer + Tech Explained
- Oct 4, 2017 How to Install Linux Software on a Mac with MacPorts + Mac
- Sep 19, 2017 How Apple's New Face ID Works + Tech Explained
- Sep 11, 2017 What Exactly Is Stock Android? + Android
- Sep 1, 2017 WebVR Explained and How It Affects You + Internet
- Aug 19, 2017 Your Guide to Popular Video Container Formats and Codecs + Tech Explained
- Aug 16, 2017 6 of the Best Screenshot Apps for macOS + Mac
- Aug 12, 2017 What Is Web DRM and How Does It Affect You? + Internet
- Aug 8, 2017 How to Reduce Fan Noise on Your PC + PC Guides
- Jul 25, 2017 How to Use Regular Expressions to Improve Productivity in Your Daily Tasks + Software Hacks
- Jul 19, 2017 5 of the Best Day One Journal Alternatives for Mac + Mac
- Jul 17, 2017 How to Create a Windows 10 Backup to a Network Drive + Windows
- Jul 15, 2017 What's the Difference Between DirectX 11 and DirectX 12? + Windows
- Jul 13, 2017 Create Your Own Windows 10 Custom Themes + Windows
- Jun 28, 2017 Common Social Engineering Attack Tactics and How to Prevent Them + Internet
- Jun 27, 2017 How to Record and Play Back Mouse Activity in macOS + Linux