Taking Zorin OS 18 for a Test Drive
It’s been awhile since I tried a new Linux distribution so I was game for a new experience when an edtech blogger I follow suggested giving Zorin OS a try. I had heard of Zorin but until recently had never…
Creating a Windows Boot Disk with Linux
Recently I’ve been helping folks who have Windows machines. In one case I needed to create a Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025 bootable drives to install the operating system on physical hardware. Microsoft has a media creation tool…
VirtualBox: A Longtime Companion in My Tech Journey
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. The base package, which includes both the source code and binaries, is licensed under GPL…
A Linux Lifeline for an Aging PC
I got a telephone call this morning from a person I had never met before. He’d been referrred to me by a mutual friend who I had helped with a technology problem a couple of weeks ago. This fellow said,…
Why Linux Mint Is the Smart Alternative to Windows 11
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, I’ve been using Linux as my primary operating system for over two decades and have…
Why WordPress Still Reigns in 2025: A Community-Centered Perspective
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 database, WordPress empowers users to organize content intuitively through categories and tags. Categories help group…
12 Everyday Technologies You Didn’t Know Run on Linux
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 and NASA Missions Linux powers some of the most advanced space technologies. NASA’s Pleiades supercomputer…
Best Free Office Alternatives in 2025
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 Windows 11 laptop and of course it came with an invitation to use Office 365.…
Best Linux Distros for Windows Users: From Mint to Pop!_OS
When you are new to Linux it is tough to get your head around all the choices there are for users. If you’re a person migrating from Windows 10 or Windows 11 I would recommend Linux Mint Cinnamon. This is…
The Garden of Peace: A Journey of Compassion and Understanding
In a quiet village nestled between the misty hills of the north, there lived a young girl named Lila, no older than fourteen. She had a small, weathered notebook tucked under her arm, filled with sketches of birds, flowers, and…