The Axis of Bozz

When I wrote my recent article about KDE, it obviously made me feel nostalgic for KDE 3, which was the Linux desktop environment I first got accustomed to when using Linux for the first time, so I figured I’d fire up a virtual machine and try it out.

I’ve recently started to refresh my knowledge of MySQL, that last time I used MySQL, besides during my post secondary education, was when needing to get into the database backend of the previous version of this blog.

Red Hat Linux 6 - My first Linux distribution My Linux journey commenced during my high school years when my older brother brought home a computer magazine containing an install CD for Red Hat Linux 6.2.

Prior to returning home recently to start a new job I put writing my blog on hiatus.

In preparation for writing this article I wasn’t entirely sure when Linux distributions started to support ARM CPUs, it is not as though ARM CPUs are a recent phenomenon, devices that utilize their designs have been around for several decades with the adv…

In this tutorial, we will walk through the process of importing a virtual machine that has been stored as a QCOW2 file into a virtual machine that is present within the web-based Proxmox virtualization tool.

As I finally embarked on my journey into Valkyria Chronicles 3, having purchased the UMD of Valkyria Chronicles 3: Extra Edition several years ago, I held onto the hope that this iteration would mark a significant step forward from its predecessor, Valkyr…

As a previously devoted user of the KDE Plasma platform during its earlier iterations, I’ve always enjoyed the applications that the development team has provided as part of the default package of packages available with KDE Plasma.

As mentioned in my introductory post I am in the process of recovering the contents of my old blog while also creating new blog entries.

Published: August 8, 2023 Updated: March 27, 2025 Not long ago, Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series, was eventually adapted into a TV show for Apple TV+ after its rights were acquired from previous development attempts, which included a brief stint where Rol…

Technology’s rapid evolution is undeniable, and the transformation of the GNOME desktop environment from GNOME 2.0, to GNOME 3.0 (and the more recent GNOME 4.01 has been remarkable.

In the world of Valkyria Chronicles, similarly to our own world, an Industrial Revolution began in the 18th Century which led to a significant increase in demand of ragnite (or petroleum in our world).

Originally I wanted to share a review of Valkyria Chronicles 2 that I came across on Facebook by a JD Reviews, but it seems like either JD Reviews closed their account or something else happened as the review is no longer accessible, which is unfortunate.

In re-creating this blog I researched what tools are available that can be used to re-create my old blog and to host it online.

Square Enix, known for its enduring commitment to re-releasing classic Final Fantasy games, delighted fans with the initial announcement of the re-release of Final Fantasy I-VI for iOS, Android, and PC.

What sets Sega’s Valkyria Chronicles 3 apart from Capcom’s Ace Attorney Investigations 2?

In the world of technology, Linux and the broader Open Source ecosystem continue to thrive, driving countless innovations and powering an array of devices like never before.

“Ugh, this English dub sounds awful!”

Blue Comet SPT Layzner1, an early 1980s mecha anime produced by Sunrise, the studio behind the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise and other popular mecha/robot shows, begins with an intriguing premise.

Originally written in the previous iteration of this blog on March 26, 2013.

Updated: Nov. 5, 2023 Updated to correct the .yaml used in the Ubuntu example, the previous version did not have the proper indentation for the example presented.

A Challenging Sequel That Struggles to Match its Predecessor In the realm of beloved franchises, it has become all too common for sequels to fall short of their predecessors’ success, whether it is a film, TV show, or video game.

The process to upload files to Google Drive or Microsoft One Drive on iOS can be really cumbersome if the user needs to do so via a web browser and as such at the beginning of this interaction we would direct the user to login to their school email and ac…

The process to upload files to Google Drive or Microsoft One Drive on Android is no more or less difficult than on iOS, the only major difference is that on Android the file system is more accessible and we can access areas such as the Documents, Download…

As mentioned in my review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 I previously worked as a technical support analyst as part of a helpdesk assisting students, faculty, and staff with issues they encountered with their hardware and software they are using for their o…

It was my intention to update my original review of Valkyria Chronicles that I wrote previously, however as a consequence of not keeping regular backups I lost a large chunk of my original blog, which included at least 95% of the original review.

Within the past few years I had started a new role for an education company that provided a helpdesk for students, faculty, and staff across multiple disciplines and institutions for issues they were encountering with the hardware and software they were u…

The Apple Silicon Macs, whether in laptop or desktop form, has garnered considerable attention since its release, promising exceptional performance and a seamless transition to Apple’s ARM-based architecture.

Welcome to the Nexus of Bozz, this is a blog about a wide variety of topics, but mostly around technology, books, comics, music, and video games.

I recently had the opportunity to try out the Valkyria Chronicles 3 demo from the Japanese PSN, and I must say, it left a very strong impression on me as I eagerly await the final version of the game to be released.

Originally published Jan. 16, 2011 Growing up during the heyday of the original Nintendo and Super Nintendo consoles, I missed out on some remarkable RPGs that graced both platforms.