Setting up Podman on macOS
Last week, I installed Podman on my Linux desktop and enjoyed experimenting with containers. I was eager to learn more about Podman and determined to set it up on my M3 MacBook Air. Rather than following a lengthy set of…
Exploring Container Technology: Setting Up a WordPress Blog with Podman
I regularly use VirtualBox to test new Linux distributions, Windows versions, and sometimes set up WordPress, Moodle, or another content management system. Listening to one of my favorite Linux podcasts recently, I decided I wanted to learn more about containers,…
Seamless File Transfers Across Devices with LocalSend
I have several computers: two are running Linux, and one is a MacBook Air. Additionally, I have an iPhone. Often, I want to easily transfer files and images between these devices. One option is to email the files to myself,…
Smoothly transition to Linux Mint
Learning to use Linux is now much easier than it used to be. However, for someone new to the system, it can still be challenging to figure out where to start. Here are some tips and tricks that can help…
Essential Tips for Linux System Upkeep
Earlier this week, I received a phone call from a gentleman whom I helped transition to Linux Mint last fall. He had a Dell laptop with an i5 processor, eight gigabytes of RAM, and a 900-gigabyte hard drive. Initially, it…
Preserving Memories: The Power of Open Formats and Self-Hosted Solutions
I spent a fascinating weekend immersed in a conference focused on the vital theme of preserving our organization’s historical archives. One of the key discussions revolved around the importance of capturing significant memories and experiences related to the movement, as…
The Open-Source Piano Teacher
I recently made an exciting purchase: a Roland FP-10 electric piano, a decision that has reignited my passion for music after several years away from playing. During my time in middle school and high school, I enjoyed exploring various musical…
The Gift of Linux for Safe and Engaging Learning
My neighbor, who is a middle school student, recently sustained a compound fracture of his left arm, which left him unable to play baseball or do much of anything that a young person would enjoy doing in the summer months.…
Independence Day
Fifty years ago, I was actively involved in the Bicentennial Support Group at the Philadelphia Naval Yard. I was serving on ACDUTRA, which stands for active duty for training, as part of my enlistment in the United States Naval Reserve.…
Teaching Python
Recently, a friend who was getting started with Python asked me to check some code she had been working with. She was building a tool to assess the impact of artificial intelligence on small businesses in a particular geographic area.…