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Irreverent, unapologetically arrogant and uncensored, IT Professional Services industry veteran Jason Perlow muses on a cornucopia of topics on all matters of Information Technology.

Jason Perlow

Jason Perlow is a technologist with over two decades of experience integrating large heterogeneous multi-vendor computing environments in Fortune 500 companies. His expressed views do not necessarily represent those of his employer, The Linux Foundation.

Latest Posts

Apple CarPlay on the Polestar 2: Two and a half years after launch is still a technical achievement

It may not sound like a big deal, but getting CarPlay to run on a nearly 4-year-old Android Automotive computer is an impressive feat.

July 14, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Transportation

Hands on with Pfizer Booster 4.0: My review of anti-malware for carbon-based systems

The latest in Pfizer's mRNA-based antimalware stack and antiviral enhancement pack reduces unexpected system downtime and prevents emergency intervention and system decommissioning.

June 15, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Health

The 5 best espresso machines: Make barista-quality drinks

What is the best espresso machine? ZDNet's No. 1 choice is the Calphalon Temp iQ Espresso Machine. We compared pricing as well as features like grinder settings, number of bar pumps, and more to determine the top machines. Got an expensive caffeine habit at your local coffee shop that you need to get under control? These options will help to make barista-quality drinks at home.

June 8, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Kitchen & Household

Apple's Continuity Webcam changes everything: Here's how to use it

For once, I'm happy to be running developer betas of the latest iOS and macOS versions. So long, dedicated webcams!

June 7, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Mac OS

EV ownership is neither fairytale nor nightmare

National charging infrastructure issues need to be addressed, but EV ownership is still a very rational decision for many families.

June 6, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Electric Vehicles

The 5 best free music services: Top streaming apps and radio picks

What is the best free music service? ZDNet chose Spotify. We researched and used these services ourselves, to compare factors like audio quality, reviews, different features, and each service's library size. We found there are plenty of other free music services to listen to your favorite tunes without having to pay. Here are our top five recommendations.

May 19, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Services & Software

Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro review: Lots of emergency power, but is it truly portable?

Six 200W panels and 2200W of generating power put the Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro at the top of the heap for "portable" solar power systems, but how easy and quick is it to set up and disassemble?

May 10, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Energy

Why we need more than one Twitter

Microblogging needs to be a fundamental part of the Internet's infrastructure.

May 2, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Social Media

The 5 best vegan chicken nuggets: We taste-tested them for you

What are the best vegan chicken nuggets? Our number one pick are the Impossible Chicken Nuggets. We tested and analyzed calories, macros, taste, texture, and more.

April 28, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Innovation

If you want to make your Hue lights come alive, use OnSwitch

With your Hue setup, this is the only app you need for themed lighting.

April 28, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Smart Lighting

On Grand Bahama, the internet is terrible. I loved it

I spent my vacation actually having a good time instead of documenting it.

April 26, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Health

Drive Electric Day: A dizzying array of EVs in sunny Florida

A tour of some of South Florida's sharpest-looking electric vehicles during Drive Electric Day.

April 12, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Electric Vehicles

How nuclear power and hemp can help solve scarcity

Now is not the time for partisan arguments or preserving the status quo of powerful and influential industries.

March 21, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Innovation

How Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens the IT industry

What the conflict in Eastern Europe will mean for relationships with software companies, developers, and outsourced tech talent connected with Russia.

February 25, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Cloud

How to secure your home and office network: The best DNS blockers and firewalls

Solid antivirus protection isn't enough anymore. Here's a brief guide to shoring up your SOHO and SMB cybersecurity defenses.

February 22, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Home Networking