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The Return of the UNIX Workstation (Now With AI)
I was a heavy UNIX user throughout the 1990s, back when powerful RISC UNIX workstations roamed the Earth. SGI Octanes, Sun Ultras, DEC Alphastations... all absurdly expensive and built for science, engineering, and development work. And the new NVIDIA GB10 feels like the first true successor to those systems that I’ve used in over 25 years.
The Rise of Local AI (and Why It Won’t Replace Cloud AI)
The debate between local vs cloud AI is already outdated. The real story is how the two are converging. The future of AI isn’t local or cloud… it’s a hybrid of both, and we’re already using an early version of it.
Sick of cables? Switch to 5G Home Internet!
If you’ve ever wondered whether 5G home Internet is a realistic alternative to cable or fibre, I’m going to share the details and my experience in this blog post.
Windows on ARM: One Year Later
Just over a year ago, I shared my first impressions of Windows on ARM (Snapdragon X Elite). In this post, I’ll share my impressions after using it as a daily driver for a full year.
Introduction to Hugo
This month, I gave a presentation at KW-LUG on how to use the Hugo static website generator that I used to create this website. This post is a summary of that talk.
How an Ancient PowerBook Captured a Summer Vacation
Sometimes, the past doesn't come flooding back with a photograph or a song, but instead with the whir of an ancient hard drive and the glow of a tiny monochrome screen.
It’s Still Your Call: Ethics in the Age of AI
In this post, we’ll explore the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI) – and ideally, leave with more questions than answers.
The Story Behind the Mac vs PC Rivalry — And Where Linux Quietly Took Over
When it comes to computers, most people use either a Mac or a PC. Here, I’ll explore how this digital rivalry began, how it shaped modern computing, and how Linux quietly carved out a space of its own.
Practical Cybersafety for Everyone
The Internet is a dangerous place. In this post, I’ll cover five basic Cybersafety tips that anyone (including those who aren't tech-savvy) can use to stay safe online.
Configuring GitHub Discussions to provide Blog Comments
After several decades, I've finally decided to add a comment feature to my blog. In this post, I'll describe how I leveraged GitHub Discussions and the giscus app to do just that.