David Delony
Articles by David Delony
Internationalization and Localization: Why It Matters
Localization can make or break software in international markets, which is why it needs to be integrated from the beginning of development,...
A Look at Vim: Winning the Editor Wars?
There has long been a struggle between Vi and Emacs in the 'Editor Wars' but now Vim (Vi iMproved) may be emerging as a victor.
Ubuntu on Windows: What's the Big Deal?
Development is driven by demand, and due to the popularity of Unix and Linux among developers, Windows 10 is now offering Ubuntu command...
5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Business Secure Online
Protecting your personal computer isn't that difficult, right? Well, protecting all of the machines in your enterprise can be nearly as...
Disaster Recovery 101
Disasters, both natural and human-made, have the potential to destroy data, which can in turn destroy a business. However, planning for...
New Technologies That Are Older Than You Think
Smartphones, tablets, cloud computing — all technologies that have been introduced fairly recently, right? You might be surprised to see...
CP/M: The Story of the OS That Almost Succeeded Over Windows
In the late '70s, CP/M seemed poised to take the lead in the emerging market of PC operating systems. What happened to this former...
Windows Survival Guide for Linux/Unix Users
Let's face it - no matter how dedicated you are to Linux/Unix, the majority of computers out there use Windows, and like it or not, you'll...
How to Get Windows 10 Features in Windows 8.1
With the widespread frustration many users feel toward Windows 8, Windows 10 will be a welcome change. However, some of the features that...
Why Linux has Failed on the Desktop
It seems that Linux will never become a mainstream OS for desktops, but it is highly popular with developers and is the basis for the...
File Managers to Fit Your Every Need
There's more to file management than just Windows File Explorer and Mac OS X Finder - numerous types of file management can help you manage...
A Closer Look at FreeBSD
Whether you realize it or not, there's a good chance that FreeBSD is is running behind the scenes on devices that you use every day.
Docker - How Containers Can Simplify Your Linux Development
Docker is a tool for Linux developers that lets them package applications into containers, allowing them to easily move their applications...
Unix/Linux Shells 101
Shells are powerful and highly versatile tools for Unix and Linux. There are numerous shells with different abilities out there, and they...
5 Twitter Tools You Should Be Using
Twitter can be a great business and marketing tool, but only if it's done right. These tools will help you get more out of your Twitter...
BSD: The Other Free Unix
BSD is a powerful alternative to Linux that is available for free. Discover the many flavors of BSD and what they can do for you.
What IT People Can Learn From the Unix Philosophy
With its simple, stripped-down approach, Unix is giving many programmers exactly what they're looking for.
Mainframes Aren't Dead
While most consider the mainframe to be a relic of decades past, they are still widely used and may be running in the background of your...
8 Technologies That Failed - But Weren't Forgotten
Despite their inability to survive, these technologies end up having a major impact on future technology. Here are a few technologies that...
Chrome OS 101
Google's Chrome OS is great - for the right type of user. Learn about the pros and cons here.
Interesting Facts About Computer Timekeeping
You probably don’t think about the clock in your computer too much, but there are a lot of interesting things that keep everything running...
What Makes Unix Special?
Why has this quirky operating system endured in the face of challenges from the likes of Microsoft? The answer is simple: Many developers...
The History of Unix: From Bell Labs to the iPhone
You might think your smartphone or tablet is brand new, but the technology underlying it has a long history dating back to the 1960s. Learn...
Perl 101
If you think Perl is a relic from the '90s, think again. This language is still going strong. Learn the basics here.
How to Cut the Cord - Illegally
If you must have the latest shows without paying for them, there are less legal ways to get them. But use them at your own risk.
How to Cut the Cord on Cable TV - Legally
Cut the cord and experience the future of TV guilt-free. We provide all the options out there for downloading, streaming and OTA.
Cutting the Cord on Your Cable TV
If you're fed up with cable, you’re in good company. Here's how to cut the cord and switch to viewing programs online.
Sociology 101 For Techies
Technologists can benefit from the study of sociology. This article explains some of sociology's most basic concepts, and how they apply.
Digging Deeper Into NoSQL Concepts
For serving up large amounts of data in an instant, the various NoSQL databases are providing a serious challenge to the dominant...
LAN WAN PAN MAN: Learn the Differences Between These Network Types
LAN, WAN, PAN, MAN - All of these networks may sound confusing, but you'll find the concepts self-explanatory once you understand the...
Private Branch Exchange (PBX): New Ways to Geek Out Your Phone Service
While PBX used to consist of complicated proprietary systems, with the advent of VoIP, there are now many more (and more cost effective)...
X Window System 101
If you use Unix or Linux, you're probably already using X, but do you know how to take advantage of some of its more powerful features?...
Unicode 101
If you want your applications to be truly global, they have to be able to handle languages other than U.S. English. Unicode provides a...
Scripting Languages 101
Whether you're tired of mousing around on your computer doing the same thing over and over, or want to build applications for the web,...
Mosh: Secure Shell Without the Pain
Mosh, or Mobile Shell, allows users to connect to remote systems and stay connected, even when the network goes down or you switch networks.
A Guide to Window Managers and Desktops for Unix and Linux
The ability to choose from a range of different Linux and Unix user interfaces is both a blessing and a curse. Here we'll cut through the...
Remember IRC? It's Still Around - And It's Still Worth Using
IRC is a wonderful way to get free support, especially for open-source software, but it's often overlooked in favor of newer social media...
The Laws of Computing
Even in the extremely abstract field of computing, there are some observable 'laws' - just like in mathematics. By studying these laws, we...
The 4 Most Confusing Concepts in Networking Explained
Networking can be complicated, but its most basic concepts are actually quite simple. Here we cover the four that tend to confuse people...
The History of the Modem
The modem has been around a lot longer than most people realize. Here's a look at its evolution over the years, from its inception in the...
The 5 Programming Languages That Built the Internet
Without these programming languages, the internet wouldn't exist. These languages - some dating back to the 1950s - are the foundation for...
A Beginner's Guide to Getting Started in Linux
Learning about a new operating system can be daunting for beginners, but getting started with Linux can be amazingly easy.
Q&A by David Delony
How are chatbots trained?
Nearly everyone has interacted with a chatbot, either through personal assistants like Apple’s Siri or through customer service...
How does AI interact with robotics?
Artificial intelligence and machine learning involves software programs classifying data and making decisions about things in the real...
Are self-driving cars safer than cars driven by humans?
After an accident in 2018 involving an Uber self-driving car where a pedestrian was killed in Tempe, Arizona, there has been some scrutiny...
How is machine learning used in anti-malware applications?
The challenge to staying on top of malware attacks is identifying when they’re happening in the first place.In the past, users may...
How is artificial intelligence used in video games?
Artificial intelligence in video games is largely used to determine the behavior of non-player characters (NPCs) in games.The application...
Can an AI chatbot really pass for a person?
Spend a few moments with a chatbot, and it quickly becomes clear that the program is a bot and not a human being. Still, a program that is...
What is the 'AI winter' and how did it affect AI research?
The “AI winter” was a period of reduced interest in the field of artificial intelligence lasting from the 1980s through the...
What are some ethical issues regarding machine learning?
The ethical issues surrounding machine learning involve not so much machine learning algorithms themselves, but the way the data is used...
What is the difference between supervised, unsupervised and semi-supervised learning?
The key difference between supervised and unsupervised learning in machine learning is the use of training data.Supervised learning makes...
What are some of the business limitations of the public cloud?
If you’re looking to run your business in the cloud, you’ll have to make the choice between using a public cloud and using a private cloud....
What components make up an IT infrastructure, and how do they work together?
IT infrastructure is the combination of hardware, software, network and human resources that allow an organization to deliver information...
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