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Canada: The Unsung Hero of AI Innovation
Canada may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of artificial intelligence (AI) and its underlying machine learning (ML) technology. However, Canadians have played, and continue to play, a pivotal role in pioneering and advancing the field.
Leveraging WSL2 for Systems & Cloud Administration, Cybersecurity, and Software Development
As an IT administrator, cybersecurity worker, or software developer, you don't need to manage large virtual machines in order to run Linux on a Windows system. In this post, I'll describe how WSL2 works to achieve this, as well as how to configure it.
Tips to Evolve Your Tech Career in the Age of AI
In this post, I'll cover six tips on how to remain relevant in your tech career as AI and automation continues to advance.
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.
Maximizing Your Hiking Experience
Hiking is one of the most rewarding outdoor activities. But it requires planning and preparation. In this post, I'll outline what I've learned over the years to get the most out of the hiking experience.
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.