IT
Configuring the i3 Window Manager
i3 is an incredibly powerful tiling window manager that is often used by software developers and Linux/UNIX administrators. In this post, I'll show you how to configure and use it.
The Power of RISC architecture
RISC architecture has been around for a very long time. But today, we're really starting to see its benefits in computing.
SPARCbook teardown
In a 2019 blog post, I explored a SPARC-based laptop from the 1990s running Solaris UNIX. In this post, I run through a teardown of the laptop to explore its hardware design.
2021 in Review
Each December, I like to take some time to reflect on the events of the year - and this year was a relaxing-yet-productive follow-on to 2020.
Kubernetes Quickstart
Kubernetes is the most powerful container orchestrator used in the cloud today. In this blog post, I'll discuss how you can set up a simple Kubernetes cluster for learning and experimentation.
Installing a fast Linux server on an M1-based Mac
Whether you're learning the Linux operating system, using Linux to manage your server fleet, performing a cybersecurity penetration test using Linux tools, or testing the Web apps you’ve created on a Linux server, you can do it at near native speed without costly software on an M1-based Mac system.
ARM on the desktop is here to stay
It's been a long time coming, but desktop ARM computing is now mainstream and the implications for the cloud are tremendous.
It's a great time to be a developer
The software development job market is white hot today, and it's never been easier to be a part of it.
UNIX/Linux is now a core skill for anyone working in tech
UNIX and Linux have come a long way since the 1990s. Today, they rule the cloud....and the rest of the world too.
Cybersecurity in a Nutshell
Cybersecurity plays a massive role within organizations and existing IT job roles today. If you want to know more about the different facets of cybersecurity, then this blog post is for you!