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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.
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.
Relating Silicon Valley to the Toronto-Waterloo Corridor
HBO's sitcom 'Silicon Valley' has been praised for its accurate depiction of Silicon Valley culture. But how does it compare to tech culture outside Silicon Valley, specifically in Ontario Canada?
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.
An introduction to WireGuard VPN
You may have heard that all the cool kids are using WireGuard as their VPN now. To find out why and how, read this blog post!
Why I love teaching online
Online courses have some tremendous benefits from both a teaching and learning point of view. As a tech teacher, I absolutely love teaching online. In this blog post, I'll tell you why.
A brief history of technology
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
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?
So, you think online conferencing is new?
Almost 150 years ago, the town of Hespeler in Upper Canada had something that no other town had: a digital communication network and conferencing platform.
The old Web was fun
I was around during the birth of the web in the early 1990s. In this post, I'll tell you why the web was much more fun back then.