Technology, AI, and notes from a long working life
After seven years as an Ubuntu user, the author returned to Windows 11 after buying a new laptop. The switch was driven by the need for Windows-only software and the realization that his Linux use had been limited to copying commands rather than deep open-source contributions. Windows offered a polished interface, simple installations, and reliable … Read more
This guide explains how to install Gpg4win and configure PGP encryption in Outlook on Windows 11. It covers creating new OpenPGP keys with Kleopatra, importing existing keys from Thunderbird, enabling the GpgOL add-in, and setting signing and encryption options. The tutorial details sending and receiving encrypted emails, exchanging public keys with contacts, troubleshooting common issues, … Read more
This guide explains how to install Docker Desktop on Windows 11 using WSL 2. It covers verifying virtualization in BIOS, installing WSL and Ubuntu, setting up Docker, and configuring WSL integration. The tutorial provides two options for storing projects, best practices for Git and SSH in WSL, recommended workflows for tools like Cursor AI, common … Read more