Blog Posts

The Rise of RISC-V and Open Hardware

+

We're on the cusp of a hardware revolution that mirrors the massive open source revolution of the 2000s that led to the modern cloud. And the pivotal technology at the heart of it is RISC-V.

Tips for Maintaining a Growth Mindset

+

One of the key ingredients to success in both life and your career is a growth mindset. This post outlines what a growth mindset is and provides some tips that will help you adopt one.

Remembering Pepper

+

On Monday, I had to say Goodbye to an old friend. She was an amazing dog that will live in my heart forever. This post is a tribute to her and the memories.

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.

2023 in Review

+

Each December, I reflect on the year's events in a summary blog post.

Setting up a Raspberry Pi Home Server

+

You can use a SSD-based Raspberry Pi hardware kit to build a home server that can perform backups, host email, filter ads, and much more.

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).

Linux Distro Hopping is a Bad Idea

+

There are hundreds of different Linux distros available. But you shouldn't try them all... or even many of them.

Bob Gunderson Tribute

+

Last week, we lost a cherished instructor, colleague, co-worker, and friend. This blog post is a tribute to Bob for everyone who knew him.