Apple introduces new Apple Silicon-based Macs
My thoughts on Apple's launch of their new M1 processor-based MacBooks and Mac mini.
Mac Mini
Thoughts on Apple's 2018 Mac hardware, iPad Pro keynote
On Tuesday, Apple held their 2018 Mac hardware keynote. The keynote saw Apple announce some long-awaited, and long overdue, updates on their MacBook Air and Mac Mini, as well as a new version
Apple turns 40: My experiences with Apple tech
On April 1, Apple turned 40 years old. A lot of tech sites, bloggers, and so forth have been writing about their experience over the years with Apple’s hardware and software.
10 years with Linux, and how my usage has changed
It’s been 10 years since I started using Linux as an operating system for my home PCs. A decade ago, I’d grown interested in using Linux for various reasons,
Anthony's data backup strategy
Earlier this week was “World Backup Day,” a day that we were supposed to think about how we backup our computers’ data. Of course, one shouldn’t need a
Eight months with the Chromebook
An update on my experience with my Chromebook since, well, the last time I gave an update six months ago. The Chromebook’s still working well, with no major problems to report.
Streaming video to my devices: Plex, Roku Streaming Stick, and my Mac
For several years, I’ve used my Xbox 360 as a way to stream video from my computer (via DLNA server software) to my TV. Unfortunately, the Xbox is rather finicky: when
My choice of music services (fall 2014)
Here’s an update of a previous post I’d written about what music services I use. These days, my choice of music/audio services include: TuneIn Radio I’ve written
Apple announces new iPads, a new Mac Mini model, and OS X Yosemite
Last Thursday, Apple made several announcements at a press conference about its new tablet and desktop offerings. My thoughts on the more noteworthy offerings follow. iPads The iPad Air 2 is an upgrade
My favorite sources of desktop wallpaper
Like everyone else, I’ve switched my desktop wallpaper away from the default ones included with my computers. That said, the included default ones that came with my Chromebook do look nice.