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Dominic DiFrancesco
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My M1 MacBook Air Suffered A Memory Leak And Boy Was It Painful

But I finally found the culprit and my memory leaks no more — Okay, I’ve read about the issue of memory leaks with macOS and was told about it by Anthony Lawrence (Pcunix), but now I’ve seen it first hand. My computer is the base model M1 MacBook Air with 8GB of unified memory and 256GB of flash storage, but as it turns…

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My M1 MacBook Air Suffered A Memory Leak And Boy Was It Painful
My M1 MacBook Air Suffered A Memory Leak And Boy Was It Painful
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The M1 MacBook Air Really Is As Good As The Reviewers Say It Is

Even if I’m a little late to the party — I finally did it. The timing was right for me to get the latest MacBook Air (M1, 2020). Yes, I know, Apple is expected to refresh this device later in the year, but I may not be in a position to purchase it then. …

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The M1 MacBook Air Really Is As Good As The Reviewers Say It Is
The M1 MacBook Air Really Is As Good As The Reviewers Say It Is
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7 Tips For Securing Your Computer And Your Digital Life

And most don’t cost anything unless you want them to — We live in a digital world. Online banking, social media, food delivery, and even dating happens in the digital realm. We use our computers, phones, and tablets to stay connected to the outside world, but this constant connection also opens up our devices, and us to becoming victims of crime. …

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7 Tips For Securing Your Computer And Your Digital Life
7 Tips For Securing Your Computer And Your Digital Life
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12 macOS Keyboard Shortcuts That Will Make You More Efficient

Here are 12 more keyboard shortcuts for you to try that will help you keep your hands on the keyboard instead of on the mouse — Back in November 2021, I posted an article with 12 macOS keyboard shortcuts for beginners. Okay, they really were for everyone who doesn’t use keyboard shortcuts, but whatever. In this installment, I’ll provide some additional keyboard shortcuts that you may find useful. …

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12 MacOS Keyboard Shortcuts That Will Make You More Efficient
12 MacOS Keyboard Shortcuts That Will Make You More Efficient
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A Little About Me For Those Who Might Be Interested

And maybe even for those that aren’t — Well it’s 5:30AM on Saturday morning and I can’t sleep as usual. So I thought, what would any self respecting insomniac do when they can’t sleep — how about write a biographical article. …

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A Little About Me For Those Who Might Be Interested
A Little About Me For Those Who Might Be Interested
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May 13

Stress Is The Silent Killer That Many Of Us Suffer From

Here is how to recognize it, and some ways to manage it — It’s not something new by any means, but stress seems to be at an all-time high here in the good ol’ U.S. of A. I’m experiencing this first hand and it is affecting me in ways both physical and mental. I don’t claim stress to be solely my own. I…

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Stress Is The Silent Killer That Many Of Us Suffer From
Stress Is The Silent Killer That Many Of Us Suffer From
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May 7

Attacking Those That Are Different Is A Sign Of Ignorance

Don’t try to justify your actions by using God as your excuse for discriminating against the LGBTQ community — I don’t generally write about societal issues or politics, but the current environment in the United States is incredibly disturbing when it comes to how we are treating certain segments of our society. As someone with a daughter and her partner that are members of the LGBTQ+ community, I am…

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Attacking Those That Are Different Is A Sign Of Ignorance
Attacking Those That Are Different Is A Sign Of Ignorance
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·Apr 27

Not A Fan Of Software Subscriptions, SetApp Could Be The One That Changes Your Mind

It’s changed mine — I go back and forth starting subscriptions, canceling subscriptions, and then many times starting them up again. I’ve done this repeatedly with apps like Ulysses, which I think is a terrific app, but which comes with a fairly steep subscription price.

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Not A Fan Of Software Subscriptions, SetApp Could Be The One That Changes Your Mind
Not A Fan Of Software Subscriptions, SetApp Could Be The One That Changes Your Mind
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·Apr 19

Is Artificial Intelligence Ready for Prime Time

Big tech thinks so, but I think they are wrong — I may be in the minority, but I’m entitled to my opinion aren’t I? I’m concerned, concerned with what you may ask. I’m concerned with the rush companies are making to release AI on the world without sufficient testing, nor any governmental oversight. Although governments may not be the best…

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Is Artificial Intelligence Ready for Prime Time
Is Artificial Intelligence Ready for Prime Time
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·Feb 28

ChatGPT Is All Over The News, What Is It, And Should You Be Concerned

I’ve worked in I.T. for more than 40 years and I’m concerned — ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI. Essentially, it is a natural language processing tool driven by artificial intelligence. You speak to it like you would speak to a person, and the chatbot responds to you in much the same way based on what it has been taught…

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ChatGPT Is All Over The News, What Is It, And Should You Be Concerned
ChatGPT Is All Over The News, What Is It, And Should You Be Concerned
Technology

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Dominic DiFrancesco

Dominic DiFrancesco

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I’m a life-long writer & tech nerd. I love blogging, writing poetry, and short stories. My website https://domdifrancesco.com

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