- Pop!_OS Linux 21.10: My Review
Here's what you need to know about the latest version of Pop!_OS just released by System76.
4 min read - Dec 19, 2021 - What's the Best Way to Optimize Images for the Web?
You probably aren't optimizing your images enough. I'll show you a few ways to do it, and the results from each.
5 min read - Nov 27, 2021 - Upgrading my Laptop for Windows 11
I love my Lenovo E590 Laptop and did some cheap upgrades to make it work great with Windows 11 and Visual Studio 2022
5 min read - Nov 12, 2021 - Don't be the Insecure Interviewer
Here's a rant about coding interviews. I've been on both sides of the table. If you're an interviewer, here's what NOT to do.
7 min read - Sep 17, 2021 - Pop!_OS 21.04 First Impressions
Pop!_OS 21.04 has been released, with a variety of changes to the desktop environment, here are my thoughts.
4 min read - Jul 4, 2021 - Two Weeks with FreeBSD as My Daily Driver
Can I use FreeBSD as a "Daily Driver" machine? This article explores my most recent attempt at it.
8 min read - Jan 10, 2021 - The Best Linux Distribution for Beginners? Arch Linux
OK, hear me out. Arch Linux is the best distribution for beginners who are just getting started with Linux.
6 min read - Nov 9, 2020 - Pop!_OS Linux 20.10: Review
Pop!_OS Linux, one of my favorite distributions, has relased a new version, let's check it out.
4 min read - Nov 6, 2020 - Optimizing String Comparisons in Go
Optimizing string comparisons in Go can improve your application's response time and help scalability. I'll show which methods are the fastest.
8 min read - Sep 4, 2020 - 7 Reasons Why Front End Developers Going Full Stack Should Choose Go
You want to become a full stack developer someday, so where do you start? Google's Go language is an excellent place.
4 min read - Aug 12, 2020
Blog Articles
Here is a list of tech articles I've written over the years on a variety of tech topics.
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