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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.
How to Leverage Music for Maximum Tech Productivity
Listening to music while working at your computer is one of the most effective productivity hacks for tech professionals. In this post, I'll outline how to create a music strategy for maximum effectiveness.
So, you’re curious about software development?
Software development is one of the most widely discussed aspects of the digital revolution, and I get plenty of questions about it as a result. If you're mildly curious about what it's like to be a software developer today, then this post is for you.
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.
I've now been teaching tech for 25 years!
Back in 1998, I never thought I'd still be teaching in 2023. But I'm glad I stuck with it, and it's been a wild and rewarding ride.
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 Ultimate Linux ARM64 Workstation
Asahi Linux running natively on a Mac Studio (20-core M1 Ultra with 128GB RAM) kicks butt. Seriously.
Fun Facts About Linux
There are many fun and obscure facts about the Linux operating system. This post contains 26 of them. How many do you already know?
The Time I Yoga-Balled an Apple Store Employee
The Apple store had cool yoga ball seats for kids. Then I came along.