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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?
Microsoft turns 45
Microsoft has been around a long time, and their history is as colourful as their logo. In this post, I'll reflect on who they were, how they evolved, and where they're going.
Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux
Tonight I did a presentation on how to use the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) now that it has matured somewhat. In this blog post, I’ll summarize the key parts of my presentation for anyone wishing to learn more about WSL!
The history of IT certification
Have you ever wondered where IT certification began? Well, you're in luck...
PowerShell Essentials for SysAdmins
Last week, I gave a presentation entitled “The Practical Guide to PowerShell” to the local IT user group (WWITPRO) that went over very well. This blog post is a summary of that presentation.
Microsoft ReFS vs Oracle ZFS - FIGHT!
Last night, I gave a presentation at WWITPRO (Waterloo Wellington IT Professional Users Group) that demonstrated the differences between ReFS and ZFS. This blog summarizes the key details.
The rise and fall of DEC
In my previous post, I introduced DEC. Now let's talk about how DEC rose to fame and ultimately met its downfall in 1998.
All about DEC
Although they were never a household term, DEC was one of the best computer companies of all time. Specifically, we wouldn’t have the Internet, UNIX, or TCP/IP without them!