John Loeppky
John Loeppky is a British-Canadian disabled freelance writer based in Regina, Saskatchewan. His work has appeared for the CBC, FiveThirtyEight, Defector, and a multitude of others. John most often writes about disability, sport, media, technology, and art. His goal in life is to have an entertaining obituary to read.
Latest articles by John Loeppky
How tech leaders can foster accessibility in their organizations
By John Loeppky published
In-depth Lack of support for the disability community in tech continues to hold workers back – employers need to commit to accessibility or admit they're failing on diversity goals
Everything you need to know about Pure Storage
By John Loeppky published
In-depth A brief guide to Pure Storage, the data storage specialist known for its all-flash approach
What is generative AI?
By John Loeppky last updated
In-depth Generative AI has powerful potential and comes with inherent risks – all leaders should know how it works and what it can offer business
Accessibility in tech still falls short – experts call for better understanding
By John Loeppky published
In-depth Efforts to improve accessibility in tech can mean adding functions to your back-end systems, or hiring more thoughtfully
How long does it take to upgrade to Windows 11?
By John Loeppky last updated
Tutorial Installing Windows 11 might range from a few minutes to a few hours depending on your internet connection speeds and your PC’s hard drive
Phoenix Pay: When a federal payment system breaks
By John Loeppky published
Case study The Phoenix pay system debacle acts as a negative example for all public sector organizations
What is ChatGPT?
By John Loeppky last updated
In-depth Knowing what ChatGPT is can unlock a wave of new possibilities for your business
Has the US missed its moment on AI?
By John Loeppky published
In-depth The Biden administration's approach to generative AI follows months of posturing by global partners
How to factory reset Windows 11
By John Loeppky published
Reviews Is your operating system stuck? It might be time to factory reset Windows 11
How to enable Secure Boot in Windows 11
By John Loeppky last updated
Explainer Most modern PCs have enabled Secure Boot by default, but sometimes this Windows 11 requirement might need to be turned on manually
Windows 11 minimum requirements: How to check your system
By John Loeppky last updated
Tutorials Your computer needs to meet several Windows 11 minimum requirements in order to upgrade and run the new OS effectively
Microsoft’s accessibility push is promising – but there’s plenty more to do
By John Loeppky published
In-depth Tech giants are taking digital accessibility seriously, and now we need to be as vocal as possible about the great tools out there
Everything to consider when making a transatlantic career move
By John Loeppky published
In-depth British and American IT professionals reflect on their moves across the pond and share key nuggets of wisdom they wish they had known before making the leap
How to download a Windows 11 ISO file and perform a clean install
By John Loeppky published
Tutorial Use a Windows 11 ISO to install the operating system afresh
ChatGPT vs chatbots: What’s the difference?
By John Loeppky published
In-depth With ChatGPT making waves, businesses might question whether the technology is more sophisticated than existing chatbots and what difference it'll make to customer experience
How ableist algorithms dominate digital spaces
By John Loeppky published
Analysis From clumsy social media ads to problematic automation in recruitment, algorithms are often unintentionally stacked against disabled professionals
What’s behind the wave of big tech layoffs in 2023?
By John Loeppky published
In-depth The recent wave of job losses has as much to do with seizing the opportunity for a major reshuffle as it has to do with the economy, industry insiders reveal
Mesh network vs Wi-Fi extender: Which is best for my business?
By John Loeppky published
In-depth Both a mesh network and Wi-Fi extender offer different advantages depending on the particular need, and size, of an organisation
How IT professionals can boost their career in the new year
By John Loeppky published
In-depth Industry standard qualifications are still in demand, but the modern IT pro needs more than that to get ahead
AI is now powerful enough to automate the back office
By John Loeppky last updated
In-depth But that doesn't mean it's as easy as flicking a switch
How to install Windows 11 on a Mac
By John Loeppky published
Tutorials Installing Windows 11 on a Mac can present benefits for IT professionals and developers, but you must first check which type of machine you have
Can the AI Bill of Rights shape global AI regulation?
By John Loeppky published
In-depth Experts clash over whether the policy proposal is fit for purpose, with some suggesting it does more harm than good
Best Twitter alternatives for businesses and IT professionals
By John Loeppky published
In-depth With its long-term viability as a networking and commercial space in question, the industry is casting its eye to several Twitter alternatives
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