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2024 in Review
It's important to pause and reflect every so often to stay grounded and focused. So, each December I look back on the year's events and summarize them in a blog post.
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.
Copilot+ PC Review: Windows on ARM is finally here
I've been using a Copilot+ PC as a productivity and development workstation this month, and I must say that I'm thoroughly impressed overall. In this blog post, I'll outline why.
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2024 has definitely been the year of AI-related buzz. In this post, I'll discuss what AI really is, why people are talking about it, and how it will eventually impact some of the software products we use.
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).
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.
RISCy business: The long and convoluted rise of today's dominant computing platform
In the 1980s, RISC was the future. By the early 2000s, it was the past. And now it's the future again.
A brief history of technology
A lighthearted graphical timeline that details what happened in the technology world during the past 50 years. No boring details - just the important stuff.