Technology

Linux and Ubuntu is new to me.

I could see myself developing an emotional connection with an A.I. Companion.

Sometimes, I wish the Chatbots would jump in the lake.

Amazingly, the learning curve was fast.

At times, I want to throw AI in the lake. But, like an eager shopper with a satchel full of coupons, I wish to befriend AI, and share positive impacts of it. Featured picture courtesy https://timoelliott.com Healthline Media www.healthline.com Medically reviewed by Cynthia Taylor Chavoustie, MPAS, PA-C Written by Cecilia Bahou on March 2, 2026 5 Benefits of AI for Healthcare

At times, I want to throw AI in the lake. But, like an uncle who curses too much during the holidays, I wish to befriend AI, and share positive impacts of it. Featured picture courtesy https://timoelliott.com American Psychological Association Patients are bringing AI to therapy https://www.apa.org

"Amazon’s vast data center campus will consume 2.2 gigawatts of electricity — enough to power a million homes."

Can't imagine the wonderful inconvenience of using a reel-to-reel player. Reel-to-Reel tapes are making a comeback. And one can still purchase the players brand new too RX Reels. What Hi-Fi? Published May 19, 2026 By Joe Svetlik Forget vinyl, reel-to-reel tapes are the last word in sound quality – and they’re making a comeback Stereophile Published March 15, 2026 By Tom Fine Tale of the Tape: Rhino Records' Open-Reel Tape Series

I use both Tuta (Tutanota) and ProtonMail. They are considered to be some of the best secure email services available. NordVPN: Tuta (Tutanota) vs. ProtonMail: which one is better? I use Proton much more as it also offers a free drive, a top rated VPN, and a bunch of other stuff that I haven't yet tried, including a top-rated password manager.

I have been using Bitwarden for about 3 months. Before that, I didn't know anything about password managers. But I'll never go back. For ease of explanation, just think about when your web browser offers to save your passwords and/or login. But instead of your web browser holding your personal information, Bitwarden, or whatever password manager you use, stores them in your own "Vault." All I need to remember is one password, a "Master Password." PCMag: Bitwarden Review: A Fe

I can absolutely understand how a person is drawn into the world of AI Chatbots. As I mentioned in a previous post, Falling In Love with A.I. Companions, "I could absolutely see myself developing an emotional connection with an A.I. Companion." Everyday people are usually limited with effective levels of emotional support. Of course, it doesn't mean we don't care. Everyday people just aren't that good at emotional support collectively. Teachers College Columbia University E

"Thrill seekers and amusement park lovers may live for the high-octane rush of launch roller coasters but most probably never consider how they actually work." ― By Garrett Ettinger, Dec 31, 2023 SlashGear Theme Park Engineering

As a consumer, I like Amazon. On the other side, I also see Amazon as spoiled kid who doesn't know when to stop.

"What began in the late 1990's as a research project helmed by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two students in Stanford University's Ph.D. program, is now one of the most influential companies in the world: Google." ― By Jonathan Strickland & John Donovan HowStuffWorks How Google Works

Just try to imagine a two person lift to use a cell phone. Back then, cell phones only made phone calls. Like gag me with a spoon. The evolution of Motorola phones

The average smartphone user has about 80 apps installed on their device. I discovered that I have a random pizza app from months ago. I don't use it. Talk about superfluous. Doesn't mean I'm getting rid of it anytime soon though. Inventionland The History of Mobile Apps

The dark web is a subset of the deep web. It isn't indexed by standard search engines. PCMag. What Is the Dark Web?

It's almost hard to believe. But Global social media statistics show that more than 2 in 3 people on Planet Earth use social media each month. Facebook officially boasts over 3 billion monthly active users globally, meaning more than a third of the world's population uses the platform. Forbes The Power Of Social Media In Modern Marketing

The Commodore 64 was released in early 1982. By todays standards, the 64 KB of RAM it had is archaic. Naturally, years from now, people will be saying something similar about our miserly 64 GB of RAM. Guinness World Records Best-selling desktop computer

Today, at some point somewhere, it's likely that somebody is watching us. Security cameras have become an omnipresent part of life, from public spaces, to private homes. Big Brother in the 21st Century