Don I started using Linux in late 1990’s when there were few books around that explained the basics. One of my favorite hand guides back then was the One Page Linux Manual. It had lists of many basic commands that I needed to navigate the files system. Here’s a list of some of the most basic … Read more
Everywhere you look, whether in print or on the web, the rage is AI. I’m part of the group that sees potential in machine learning and how it might reshape our educational systems. All the major tech companies have embraced it, and at the same time, many folks are sure that it spells the end … Read more
I’ve long been a writer, but writing and publishing have been challenging. Pencil or pen and paper and then endless sheets of paper for rewrites. My writing took off when my parents sent me to college with a typewriter. Lots paper and ink were used, but the writing process became easier. Then came word processing. … Read more
I spend much of my day on the go whether walking around the village where I live or traveling nearby. During those walks and drives I’m often listening to podcasts or just thinking about content I read on blogs and other sources of information. I have found it useful to have an app where I … Read more
A few days ago a friend sent me a message about an opportunity to work as a Maker Space coach at a local university. After discussing the opportunity with my wife she suggested I apply. I completed the online application and then toward the end of the process i needed to submit a resume. There … Read more
Social networks have proliferated and they are at the center of much of our modern discourse. They can provide a level of sharing and learning that is not easily matched. Their asynchronous communication means that users do not have to be online at the same time. I joined Twitter in 2008 at the behest of … Read more
In today’s world, nearly everyone owns a digital camera. Cameras are now integral components of smartphones and laptops. If you use consumer electronics, you likely have access to a digital camera. As a result, billions of digital images are available on the Internet from various devices and sources. Each image taken with a digital camera … Read more
The dfc command in Linux is a powerful tool that provides users with file system space usage information. It is a tool similar to df which provides a snapshot your file system. Here is a look at my file system using the df command: I can tell with a quick glance that I still have … Read more
I have been using Mastodon for almost six years. I continue to be amazed at the quality of discourse and the diverse community of educators and folks interested in education in the Fediverse. If you are a person who is accustomed to algorithm driven centralized social networks then Mastodon is going to seem a bit … Read more
Open source software is amazing and it seems like there are always solutions that come in handy when I look hard enough. Today was one of those days when a internet search for a query I read on Mastodon netted another open source solution. Mastodon user, Bryan Mitchell asked “Are there any photo editing software … Read more
