Windows
Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux
Tonight I did a presentation on how to use the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) now that it has matured somewhat. In this blog post, I’ll summarize the key parts of my presentation for anyone wishing to learn more about WSL!
The history of IT certification
Have you ever wondered where IT certification began? Well, you're in luck...
PowerShell Essentials for SysAdmins
Last week, I gave a presentation entitled “The Practical Guide to PowerShell” to the local IT user group (WWITPRO) that went over very well. This blog post is a summary of that presentation.
Microsoft ReFS vs Oracle ZFS - FIGHT!
Last night, I gave a presentation at WWITPRO (Waterloo Wellington IT Professional Users Group) that demonstrated the differences between ReFS and ZFS. This blog summarizes the key details.
The rise and fall of DEC
In my previous post, I introduced DEC. Now let's talk about how DEC rose to fame and ultimately met its downfall in 1998.
All about DEC
Although they were never a household term, DEC was one of the best computer companies of all time. Specifically, we wouldn’t have the Internet, UNIX, or TCP/IP without them!
Are you a Mac or a PC?
This question dates back to the early 1990s. Yes, you can like both Apple Macs and Windows PCs, but there must be one that you like a bit more than the other, and the answer is widely considered a reflection on your personality.
1. Operating Systems
In the tech world, the operating system (OS) you prefer is considered as much of a defining feature as the clothes you wear or the music you like. As a result, this page examines the three major OSes out there today: UNIX (including macOS), Linux, and Windows.
2. My published books
A list of the textbooks I've authored for Course Technology, Cengage, Nelson, Thompson/Delmar and Wiley.