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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's charger sprawl is bananas

Peanut butter charging time! Clearly, the situation we have now is untenable and needs to be resolved. But there are multiple factors at play that may be preventing Apple's charging situation from being consolidated.

September 17, 2021 by Jason Perlow in Hardware

Why the iPad Mini 6 is Apple's most exciting new product in years

Apple's new iPad Mini may not be a phone, but it's the only device many users need.

September 15, 2021 by Jason Perlow in iPad

iPad Mini 6 is not a phone (and 3 more things Apple got wrong at California Streaming)

I'm scratching my head at some of these Cupertino misses.

September 14, 2021 by Jason Perlow in Apple

Apple's Foundation vs Warner Bros.' Dune: An epic sci-fi clash of content distribution

It's Trantor versus Arrakis, as the fall of 2021 begins with an epic battle between two Hugo Award-winning science fiction adaptations and their respective content distribution mechanisms. While I wish them both well, my bet is on the world's most valuable digital ecosystem.

September 14, 2021 by Jason Perlow in Apple

Samsung's new folding devices may be impressive but Apple's ecosystem is stickier

The South Korean consumer electronics giant is extremely advanced technologically. It just doesn't have the complete package I need -- here's why.

August 11, 2021 by Jason Perlow in Samsung

Windows 11 is the COVID-19 vaccine for your PC

Vast segments of the PC population are unprotected. Upgrade your hardware and get the shot.

August 2, 2021 by Jason Perlow in Windows 11

Living the Beta Life: Testing Apple, Google, and Microsoft pre-release operating systems

The beta lifestyle can be a struggle at times but comes with the reward of previewing features before the general public. But should you try it?

July 30, 2021 by Jason Perlow in Mobile OS

On Facebook, quoting 'Dune' gets you suspended while posting COVID and vaccine misinformation gets you recommended

The algorithm that suspended me for quoting my favorite sci-fi movie is the same one that allows countless Facebook Pages to spread dangerous and false content about vaccines and COVID-19.

July 22, 2021 by Jason Perlow in Social Media

Windows 11 has advanced hardware security. Here's how to get it in Windows 10 today

The best parts of Windows 11 are already in Windows 10. You just have to enable them.

July 15, 2021 by Jason Perlow in Windows 11

Your right to repair: How COVID sent businesses, hospitals, and consumers to the breaking point

People are spending a lot more time at home, using their products, and stuff is breaking down.

July 7, 2021 by Jason Perlow in Hardware

OK Microsoft, you win: I’m buying a Windows 11 PC

Why did Microsoft initially cut off hardware support at Intel's Generation 8 CPUs? We finally have the answer. Hey Intel, guess which PC I'm buying? An AMD Ryzen system.

June 29, 2021 by Jason Perlow in Windows 11

Windows 11, the latest of Microsoft's most hated Windows releases. Too soon?

Not every version would be as beloved as Windows XP or Windows 7. In our humble opinion, these are the seven worst Windows releases ever.

June 28, 2021 by Jason Perlow in Windows 11

Orphaned by Windows 11? I’m mad as hell and I’m not gonna take it anymore

I plan to invest in Apple Silicon Macs and cloud services, where my Microsoft desktop and other workloads will eventually live.