26 DOS commands, AI hybrid roles, and Linux for Windows users

Celebrating DOScember with an alphabetical adventure through FreeDOS! Learn 26 essential commands from ATTRIB to ZIP in this beginner-friendly guide. Whether you're navigating directories, managing file attributes, editing text, or creating archives, these commands will get you comfortable at the DOS command line. Perfect for anyone running FreeDOS on classic hardware or exploring retrocomputing in a virtual machine.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: The sheer number of screenshots included makes this article easy to read and follow. Readers will feel right at home on the FreeDOS command line.

GenAI is no longer just a helpful assistant. It is becoming a full production teammate. This talk explores how developers, designers, and testers are evolving with AI, from new hybrid roles to mindset shifts you can start using today. If you build, test, or design software, this one is for you.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: The new hybrid roles emerging as a result of Generative A integration are extremely interesting, and span across all disciplines. It pays to be aware and prepare accordingly.

Thinking about switching to Linux but worried about the learning curve? Zorin OS 18 might be your answer. This Ubuntu-based distro looks and feels like Windows, includes built-in Wine support for Windows apps, and comes with privacy-conscious defaults like Brave browser. Follow this step-by-step tutorial from download to desktop and discover why Zorin makes Linux accessible without compromising on power.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: We love the "Final Verdict" section where Don utilizes his decades of Linux experience to give us an honest assessment - for both beginning and experienced Linux users.

Why do systems break even when everything mechanical works as designed? This story connects battle tanks and a church fundraiser to show how people and context, not machinery, drive outcomes. A thoughtful read for developers working through complex projects and unpredictable human systems.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: We had never heard of the 4-stage Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) recursive process, and the example of a village church helps with the explanation.

AI can do more than chat—it can instantly translate your words and drop them right onto your favorite photos. In this quick tutorial, we'll show you how to turn any phrase into another language and make it picture-perfect.

WHY WE ❤️ IT: This is yet another example of how generative AI can help you accomplish tasks that evoke a "how'd you do that?" response from friends and colleagues. You can easily give this one a try.

Building smarter AI workflows: How MCP helps agents work with real developer tools

AI is getting more capable, but the real unlock comes from letting agents work with your actual tools. In this We ❤️ Open Source conversation, Mike Donovan shares how the Model Context Protocol is shaping smarter workflows, stronger security, and a more open future for developers. If you want to stay ahead, this one is worth a listen.