diff --git a/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/desktop/_index.adoc b/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/desktop/_index.adoc
index 6e6698f4d6..72968ef0de 100644
--- a/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/desktop/_index.adoc
+++ b/documentation/content/en/books/handbook/desktop/_index.adoc
@@ -328,7 +328,6 @@ For this to work, the following line is needed in `~/.xinitrc`:
 === MATE
 
 The MATE Desktop Environment is the continuation of GNOME 2.
-// What does "traditional metaphors" mean?
 It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors.
 
 [[mate-meta-install]]
@@ -697,8 +696,6 @@ To install Gnome Web (Epiphany), execute:
 
 Qutebrowser is a keyboard-focused browser with a minimal GUI.
 It is based on Python and PyQt5 and free software, licensed under the GPL.
-// What are these and how does this information help in this context?
-It was inspired by other browsers/addons like dwb and Vimperator/Pentadactyl.
 
 To install qutebrowser, execute: