Blog
Welcome to my blog, a dynamic space where I delve into the world of technology. Here, I not only share an array of tools, tips, and techniques that I’ve gathered over the years but also explore diverse tech topics. Additionally, this blog serves as a personal canvas, reflecting the various events and experiences from my life. It's a blend of professional insights and personal stories, all aimed at enriching your understanding of the ever-evolving tech landscape.
On January 15, 2021, Google announced they are “Limiting Private API availability in Chromium” on March 15 2021. On this day, Chromium Browser users will no longer have access to...
I recently reviewed the Pi 400 Complete Computer Kit, with its ‘out of the box’ configuration running on Raspberry Pi OS. Now, I’m reviewing an alternative operating system,...
In 2008, my daughter Allie and I recorded seven episodes of a podcast called With Liberty and Justice for All. Allie was in 5th grade learning about the election in school. It was my idea to create...
For developers, I recommend using Pop!_OS as your first Linux distribution. After using MacOS for fifteen years, my first Linux experience was with Pop!_OS, and I've explored other Debian and...
I have two Linux computers at my desk. A (closed) laptop connected to a monitor and a home grown tower connected to two monitors. Three monitors in all. I frequently switch between these computers...
I recently returned from a trip to Arizona, helping my daughter, Allie, move to Phoenix to pursue a PhD at Arizona State University. We drove from Rhode Island to Arizona. We drove 2,699.3 miles,...
It's the spring of 2020, and we are all quarantined. Video conferencing tools, like Zoom, are being used daily for work and play. Family chats, games nights, and parties are a regular occurrence in...
A learning experience.
At the beginning of the year, I built my first computer. This post is about my first hardware issue with that computer.
Hardware Failure
I should title this section, 'User...
This is a presentation I've done at a few Drupal camps. I tell my Linux origin story and make a case for web developers using Linux.
Local Drupal development has moved to docker based environments with solutions like Lando and DDEv. With these tools, it’s fast and easy to spin up a local environment and manage many...
Over the past two years, I switched from Mac to Linux. I've also been breathing life into old computers with upgrades and Linux. With some projects coming up that need more computing power, I...
When Apple released MacOS Majove in 2018, the minimum hardware requirements abandon lots of great hardware. While the hardware is still usable, macOS and Apple software cannot be updated to their...
