macOS
Running an LLM locally using Ollama
Running a Large Language Model (LLM) on your local workstation can be a daunting task. But with Ollama, it's incredibly easy.
Installing a Fedora Linux ARM VM from a Raw Image
Some Linux distributions (including Fedora Workstation) only provide a raw image for ARM-based systems. In this post, I'll outline how to install a Fedora virtual machine (VM) on an ARM system using this raw image.
40 years of Macintosh
The Apple Macintosh just turned 40. In this post, I detail the events that led to the Macintosh, and how it evolved over the years.
Extending the life of an Intel-based Mac using Windows 11
With Apple deprecating Intel Mac support in the near future, this may be the right time to move to Windows 11 on your Intel-based Mac to guarantee it's long-term viability.
Essential keyboard shortcuts (Windows/macOS/Linux/UNIX)
Regardless of which desktop operating system you use, there are many keyboard shortcuts that can save you time and boost productivity. In this blog post, I'll summarize some key ones (pun intended).
Running a Mainstream Linux Distro Natively on Apple Silicon: Fedora Asahi Remix First Impressions
It's been a year and a half since the Asahi Linux project allowed us to run Arch Linux natively on our Apple Silicon computers. Now, the Asahi Linux project is switching their flagship Linux distro from Arch to Fedora to provide a polished mainstream Linux experience on modern Macs.
My first textbook is now in its sixth edition
Back in 2001, I wrote a Linux textbook. Twenty-two years later, it's in its sixth edition and contains some incredible features geared to the modern learner and learning environment.
Linux is making Apple Great Again
MAGA pun aside, Linux is doing more for Apple hardware than macOS right now... at least in the eyes of some old UNIX nerds like me.
The Time I Yoga-Balled an Apple Store Employee
The Apple store had cool yoga ball seats for kids. Then I came along.
How Linux Certification Has Evolved Over The Years
Much like Linux itself, Linux certification has changed dramatically over the past two decades. In this blog post, I'll discuss what happened and why it's important.