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2023 in Review

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Each December, I reflect on the year's events in a summary blog post.

Setting up a Raspberry Pi Home Server

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You can use a SSD-based Raspberry Pi hardware kit to build a home server that can perform backups, host email, filter ads, and much more.

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).

Linux Distro Hopping is a Bad Idea

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There are hundreds of different Linux distros available. But you shouldn't try them all... or even many of them.

Bob Gunderson Tribute

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Last week, we lost a cherished instructor, colleague, co-worker, and friend. This blog post is a tribute to Bob for everyone who knew him.

An Extra Special Family Vacation

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You may have noticed that I haven't been active online or at work for most of September, which is certainly out of character for me. But no, I'm not dead. I've been on vacation spending quality time with my daughter, her partner, and my new grandson from Australia.

Running a Mainstream Linux Distro Natively on Apple Silicon: Fedora Asahi Remix First Impressions

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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

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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?

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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

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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.