Linux and AI: Why Efficiency Still Matters
Choosing the Right Hardware My daily driver is a System76 Meerkat, powered by an Intel Core i7-255H and with 32 GB of RAM. It is...
A New Way to Watch Your Linux System Work
Here are 3 ways you can keep an eye on your Linux system performance.
15 Essential Open-Source Backup Utilities to Protect Your Data
Protecting your data has never been more crucial. With the advent of hybrid work, cloud-native applications, and ransomware threats, reliable backup solutions are indispensable for...
Why Zorin OS 18 Might Be the Best Linux Release for New Users
It’s been a while since I tried a new Linux distribution, so I was game for a new experience when an edtech blogger I follow...
Easily Create Windows Installation Media Using Linux Tool
Recently, I've been helping people with Windows machines. In one case, I needed to create bootable drives for Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025...
Why VirtualBox is my goto Hypervisor
I first started using VirtualBox many years ago, and it quickly became my favorite virtualization platform. What drew me in initially was its open-source nature....
Reviving an Old Laptop with Linux Mint
As I write this on October 28, I got a phone call from someone I had never met before. He’d been referred to me by...
Linux Mint: Better Privacy, Cost, and Performance for Your Old Windows Computer
Last week, Windows 10 users faced a dilemma: transition to Windows 11 and potentially purchase a new computer, or embrace the growing Linux community. Personally,...
Free Office Software That Works
Recently, I had a client who, despite my recommendation for Linux or macOS, chose instead to opt for Microsoft Windows 11. They purchased a nice...
Empowering Communities with WordPress:
In 2025, WordPress continues to be the backbone of accessible, customizable web publishing—especially for community organizations, libraries, and small businesses. Built on a robust open-source...
Why Linux Is the Hidden Engine Behind Modern Tech
Linux is everywhere—quietly powering the digital world. Whether you’re streaming, driving, learning, or exploring space, chances are Linux is helping make it happen. Space Tech...
Best Linux Distros for Windows Users: From Mint to Pop!_OS
When you are new to Linux, it can be challenging to navigate all the options available to users. Choosing a distribution can be difficult, especially...
Minty Fresh on a Meerkat: My Latest Linux Setup
A trip to Denver and the System76 factory in 2018 afforded me a chance to meet their technology team and look at the products they...
Using QGIS and MerginMaps for Geospatial Data Work
Recently, a friend asked me if I could help him map his walk around the area where he lives. I use a pedometer to track...
Good Reasons for Linux as your daily driver
Linux stands out as a consumer operating system thanks to its unique blend of freedom, performance, and community-driven innovation. Whether you’re on a budget laptop,...
Introducing Jan: A Privacy-Centric, Open-Source GPT for AI Enthusiasts
Are you looking for a locally hosted open source GPT that protects your privacy while allowing you to leverage the latest AI models? Then you need to download Jan. Jan is easy to install on Linux, macOS, and Windows and has excellent documentation to guide that process.