Linux (Ubuntu) is running on the Surface BEAUTIFULLY! Bye, Microsoft!
The Surface is now running Ubuntu beautifully. What I think now, and what’s coming next.
When Windows Closes, Linux Opens II: Getting the Surface Ready!
Getting the Surface all ready for the install! All I need now is a USB hub so I can plug everything in that needs to be plugged in at the same time during the install
When Windows Closes, Linux Opens: Converting a Surface Pro 4 – (Part 1) Planned Obsolescence, Corporate Greed: Why I’m Making the Switch
Facing the premature obsolescence of my Surface Pro 4 due to Windows 10’s end-of-support, I begin my journey to convert it to Linux and break free from Big Tech’s e-waste and replace treadmill.
The Social Network That Can’t Sell Out: Understanding Mastodon vs. Bluesky
As users flee from Twitter/X, two visions of social media’s future compete: Mastodon’s community-controlled network versus Bluesky’s venture-backed promises. The difference isn’t just technical—it’s about whether we’ll finally break free from the profit-driven cycle that has degraded every major social platform.
The spy who came in for our phones
One of those myriad of reasons to be pessimistic about the future after this election is that the Trump administration are unlikely to be nearly as proactive as Biden’s in protecting the safety, security, and privacy of Americans going online or using mobile devices.