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The Year of the Linux desktop, for Windows 10 holdouts
Read more: The Year of the Linux desktop, for Windows 10 holdoutsEvery year is “the year of the Linux desktop,” but 2026 might actually count if you’re stuck on Windows 10. Zorin OS 18 delivers a surprisingly familiar Windows-style experience. Now might be the time to embrace your inner open source.
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Why AI prompting is hard
Read more: Why AI prompting is hardWe’re all accustomed to searching on the Internet. For twenty years it’s been the primary interface for finding information and answers to our questions, so we get a lot of practice! But AI chatbots don’t work like search engines; they require the user to prompt them to get information. So, why is prompting so hard?
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Xbox 360 turns 20: Innovations we take for granted today
Read more: Xbox 360 turns 20: Innovations we take for granted todayThe Xbox 360 game console, originally released on Nov 22, 2005, was not only a gaming juggernaut, it also introduced a number of technical innovations that we take for granted today.
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Apple Watch SE 3, star of the show
Read more: Apple Watch SE 3, star of the showContinuing with my thoughts on the September Apple event, I’ve turned my attention to the Apple Watch, as it also received some substantial updates this year, though not in the way we’d expect. The Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 were all unveiled, but only the latter got major upgrades. In fact,…
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iPhone Air, “a piece of the future”
Read more: iPhone Air, “a piece of the future”Another Apple event has come and gone, and I have a few thoughts to share. When I ran tech-bytes.net, I used to do long articles covering the events in great detail. Instead, I’m going to trickle out my thoughts as I process these announcements and read the upcoming news coverage. This September, like others before…
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The everyday essentials that power my productivity
Read more: The everyday essentials that power my productivityI’ve assembled a personal toolkit of small, often-overlooked essentials that significantly boost my daily productivity, comfort, and convenience during my commute between home and work.
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Book Notes: “When Things Don’t Go Your Way” by Haemin Sunim
Read more: Book Notes: “When Things Don’t Go Your Way” by Haemin SunimBook notes from “When Things Don’t Go Your Way” by Haemin Sunim.
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When technology was simpler: Using single purpose devices
Apple Watch, books, ereaders, ereading, focus, iPad, ipod, mindfulness, phone-free, single purpose devices, smartphones, writingRead more: When technology was simpler: Using single purpose devicesI’ve found smartphones and tablets incredibly useful, but they can also be overwhelming. In this post, I explore how embracing single-purpose devices like eReaders and MP3 players, along with intentional tech use, has helped me reclaim focus, minimize distractions, and make better use of my time.
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