Dave McKay
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About Dave McKay
Dave McKay first used computers when punched paper tape was in vogue, and he has been programming ever since. After over 30 years in the IT industry, he became a full-time technology journalist. His first published article, describing macros in 6502 assembly language, was published in the December 1985 edition of the UK magazine Personal Computer World. His work has appeared on How-To Geek since March 2019. Despite graduating from Sheffield University as an archaeologist, during his career he's worked as a freelance programmer, manager of an international software development team, project manager for IT installations, and a Data Protection Officer. Dave is a Linux evangelist and open source advocate. Since 1997, all of Dave's computers have run Linux. He is a frequent guest speaker at national conferences, usually talking about topics such as artificial intelligence, data protection legislation, and cybersecurity. Expect detailed how-to's, distribution reviews, and Linux-centric editorials.
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How to Mount and Unmount Storage Devices from the Linux Terminal
Here's everything you ever wanted to know about file systems and the Linux terminal.
How to Install Notepad++ on Linux (and 6 Alternatives to Try)
Yes, you can run the real Notepad++ on Linux.
How to Check Which GPU Is Installed on Linux
If you're troubleshooting a Linux computer and need to identify the graphics card, you've come to the right place!
How to See All Devices on Your Network With nmap on Linux
It isn't as intuitive as a user interface, but it is more powerful.
How to Exit the Vi or Vim Editor
We'll show you how to make a graceful exit, rather than just unplugging your PC.
15 Special Characters You Need to Know for Bash
That sequence of strange symbols on the Bash command line must mean something, right? We're breaking down special characters and how to use them.
How to Use the chmod Command on Linux
Learn how Linux file permissions work and how to use the chmod command.
What Is Arch Linux, and How Is It Different From Other Versions of Linux?
If you're thinking of using Arch, btw.
