David Delony

David Delony is a Bay Area expatriate living in Ashland, Oregon, where he combines his love of words and technology in his career as a freelance writer. He's covered everything from TV commercials to video games. David holds a B.A. in communication from California Sate University, East Bay.
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With another new year upon us, many people are wondering what technology trends are going to happen this year. At the same time, things we...


Localization can make or break software in international markets, which is why it needs to be integrated from the beginning of development,...


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.


Development is driven by demand, and due to the popularity of Unix and Linux among developers, Windows 10 is now offering Ubuntu command...


Protecting your personal computer isn't that difficult, right? Well, protecting all of the machines in your enterprise can be nearly as...


Disasters, both natural and human-made, have the potential to destroy data, which can in turn destroy a business. However, planning for...


Smartphones, tablets, cloud computing — all technologies that have been introduced fairly recently, right? You might be surprised to see...


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...


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...


With the widespread frustration many users feel toward Windows 8, Windows 10 will be a welcome change. However, some of the features that...


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...


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...


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 is a tool for Linux developers that lets them package applications into containers, allowing them to easily move their applications...


Shells are powerful and highly versatile tools for Unix and Linux. There are numerous shells with different abilities out there, and they...


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 is a powerful alternative to Linux that is available for free. Discover the many flavors of BSD and what they can do for you.


With its simple, stripped-down approach, Unix is giving many programmers exactly what they're looking for.


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...


Despite their inability to survive, these technologies end up having a major impact on future technology. Here are a few technologies that...


Google's Chrome OS is great - for the right type of user. Learn about the pros and cons here.


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...


Why has this quirky operating system endured in the face of challenges from the likes of Microsoft? The answer is simple: Many developers...


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...


If you think Perl is a relic from the '90s, think again. This language is still going strong. Learn the basics here.


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.


Cut the cord and experience the future of TV guilt-free. We provide all the options out there for downloading, streaming and OTA.


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.


Technologists can benefit from the study of sociology. This article explains some of sociology's most basic concepts, and how they apply.


For serving up large amounts of data in an instant, the various NoSQL databases are providing a serious challenge to the dominant...


While PBX used to consist of complicated proprietary systems, with the advent of VoIP, there are now many more (and more cost effective)...


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?...


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...


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, or Mobile Shell, allows users to connect to remote systems and stay connected, even when the network goes down or you switch networks.


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...


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...


Even in the extremely abstract field of computing, there are some observable 'laws' - just like in mathematics. By studying these laws, we...


Networking can be complicated, but its most basic concepts are actually quite simple. Here we cover the four that tend to confuse people...


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...


Without these programming languages, the internet wouldn't exist. These languages - some dating back to the 1950s - are the foundation for...


Learning about a new operating system can be daunting for beginners, but getting started with Linux can be amazingly easy.

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How are chatbots trained? How are chatbots trained? How are chatbots trained? 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? How does AI interact with robotics? How does AI interact with robotics? How does AI interact with robotics?


Artificial intelligence and machine learning involves software programs classifying data and making decisions about things in the real...

How is machine learning used in anti-malware applications? How is machine learning used in anti-malware applications? How is machine learning used in anti-malware applications? 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? How is artificial intelligence used in video games? How is artificial intelligence used in video games? 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? Can an AI chatbot really pass for a person? Can an AI chatbot really pass for a person? 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? What is the 'AI winter' and how did it affect AI research? What is the 'AI winter' and how did it affect AI research? 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? What are some ethical issues regarding machine learning? What are some ethical issues regarding machine learning? 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? What is the difference between supervised, unsupervised and semi-supervised learning? What is the difference between supervised, unsupervised and semi-supervised learning? 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...


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? What components make up an IT infrastructure, and how do they work together? What components make up an IT infrastructure, and how do they work together? 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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