For as long as I can remember, technology has shaped my creativity. In the early 90s, my first real interaction with computers wasn’t about spreadsheets or gaming – it was about music. I owned two Atari systems, not because they…
As we begin 2025, I’m excited to share how I’ve revamped my development environment to make the most of virtual machines (VMs) running in VirtualBox. The foundation of my setup revolves around Windows 11 Home on an older Dell gaming…
As the world moves forward, the debate between Linux and Windows remains as relevant as ever. For many years, I’ve navigated the landscape of both operating systems, weighing their strengths and weaknesses. Recently, with Windows 10’s end of support looming,…
Fixing the Windows 11 “Alert” Sound Windows 11 has its fair share of great features, but let’s face it, sometimes it feels like Microsoft went out of its way to irritate even the most patient users. As a long-time Linux…
Privacy, as we once knew it, no longer exists. In a world where every device is a potential data collector, the idea of true privacy is now more a memory of the late ’90s than a living, breathing reality. We…
Debunking the Myths In the late 90s, while working for IBM, I stumbled upon Linux purely by coincidence. Back then, it was the talk of the tech community, an up-and-coming operating system that many praised highly. As a tech enthusiast,…
Let’s Set the Record Straight In the world of computing, there’s always a debate: Windows vs. Linux. While some Linux enthusiasts swear by its openness, flexibility, and the vast array of distributions, others claim that Linux can be a difficult…