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Extending the life of an Intel-based Mac using Windows 11

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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A lighthearted graphical timeline that details what happened in the technology world during the past 50 years. No boring details - just the important stuff.

Most people don't want a computer

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But there are still many who do. And this divide is likely going to change the face of technology and computing for the next decade and beyond. What side are you going to be on?

Microsoft turns 45

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Microsoft has been around a long time, and their history is as colourful as their logo. In this post, I'll reflect on who they were, how they evolved, and where they're going.

Bill Gates steps down today

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Today is Bill Gates’ last day at the helm of the largest software company in history.

The end of 2007

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Lot's of things have happened this year in the tech world - let's recap them!

Microsoft Energize IT conference

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The latest Microsoft pep rally in Toronto. Here's how it went down.