In 2026, privacy isn’t a niche concern — it’s a daily negotiation. Every device, every app, every operating system wants a piece of your data. Windows and macOS increasingly tie core features to cloud accounts, telemetry, and background analytics. Linux stands out because it flips that relationship: instead of your computer watching you, you decide … Read more
Desktop Linux has been prematurely declared “dead” more times than can be counted. The operating system continues to evolve, adapting to the changing technological landscape and meeting user needs. With a diverse range of distributions and a passionate community behind it, Desktop Linux remains a vital option for many individuals and organizations seeking flexibility, customization, … Read more
Recently, I had my first Waymo ride. A friend suggested I try it while I’m on a short vacation in the Phoenix, AZ area. I saw dozens of Waymo vehicles whizzing by. Initially, I felt some trepidation, but after visiting their website and getting some encouragement from a close friend, I decided to give this … Read more
I just finished volunteering at the local library, where five Dell Optiplex All-in-One computers were replaced by several newer All-in-One PCs running Windows 11. The library’s tech support does not support Linux, so the older PCs, which have i5 CPUs and 8 GB of RAM, were deemed obsolete. These Dell computers were manufactured in January … Read more
I was volunteering at the local public library, where I find myself frequently these days. The library has some older Dell OptiPlex All-in-One desktops that have been in service for over 10 years. They came to the library as Windows 8 machines. The computers were delivered to the library in January 2015, and they have … Read more
Recently, I was helping a Windows-using friend transition from her ten-year-old Windows 10 laptop to a new Windows 11 laptop. All of her important files had been backed up by Microsoft OneDrive, which was a great relief when we logged into the new computer. My friend is a Microsoft Publisher user, and you guessed it: … Read more
Protecting your data has never been more crucial. With the advent of hybrid work, cloud-native applications, and ransomware threats, reliable backup solutions are indispensable for individuals and organizations alike. Open-source tools have emerged as leaders in this domain, offering transparency, flexibility, and community-driven innovation. In this article, I will present a list of fifteen open-source … Read more
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 version 3. VirtualBox is impressively versatile. It runs on Linux, macOS (both Intel and ARM … Read more
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 broader topics like “Digital Literacy” or “Community Programming,” while tags such as #Python, #GoLang, or … Read more
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 runs on Linux, and the International Space Station migrated from Windows to Linux-based systems. Even … Read more
