Oisin Friel

Oisin Friel reports on technology from Phoenix, with recurring coverage of digital regulation and market impact. After studying computer science, he moved into newsroom work focused on useful clarity for busy readers. He tracks how strategy decisions affect end users and teams.

Why I Stopped Treating Linux As My Automatic Security Upgrade

Source note: NIST guidance on secure configuration explains why patching, least privilege and removing unnecessary...

Why I Stopped Partitioning My SSD Unless I’m Dual-Booting

I remember the little thrill I used to get during a fresh Windows setup. Right...

6 PC Ports That Always Make Me Think It’s Time for an Upgrade

I still have a soft spot for older PCs. A machine can feel familiar in...

Why I Call Every Linux Distro a Learning Distro

I remember sitting in front of a fresh Linux install, feeling strangely confident for about...