IT
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!
The future looks a lot like mainframe computing
In the early days of technology, mainframe computing ruled the world. And it looks like we're returning to that computing paradigm again.
Mastering the Zen of TrackPoint
The TrackPoint is that weird round thingy on laptop keyboards that few know how to use. But if you get the hang of it, you'll navigate your system like a Zen master.
The computer that saved Apple
Apple almost died in the 1990s. This is the computer that saved them... and I found it next to a dumpster.