Rich Brown

Boston, United States

Director of Content and Consumer Education at EnergySage

Director of Content and Consumer Education at EnergySage. Former CNET. https://t.co/kf3Rq84Zn8

Articles

Interview with Dell: IT teams are key partners for your AI strategy

2 weeks ago | spiceworks.com | Rich Brown

Among the highlights at this year’s Dell Tech World conference, Dell spent a lot of time talking up its newly refreshed Dell AI Factory suite of enterprise hardware products. Encompassing laptops, desktops, switches, servers, storage, power management, and software to manage it all, the AI Factor promises a turnkey, but also customizable solution for companies looking to scale their AI capabilities.
Dell makes the case for enterprise AI at Dell Tech World 2025

2 weeks ago | spiceworks.com | Rich Brown

(Credits: Rich Brown/Spiceworks) If last year’s Dell Tech World Conference was all about announcing the company’s renewed focus on AI, the 2025 edition focused on showing how its enterprise customers are using AI with Dell’s help. Along with the specific use cases, Dell also shined a spotlight on its own hardware for bringing these use cases to life, including its new Dell AI Factory suite of AI-optimized infrastructure products built in partnership with Nvidia. CEO Michael Dell tidily summed...
From Zero to Programmer

3 weeks ago | medium.com | Rich Brown

A Step-by-Step Roadmap for Total BeginnersLet’s get real — learning to program sounds intimidating, right? I remember staring at a blank screen, wondering if I needed a hoodie and a caffeine IV just to get started. Good news: You don’t need a computer science degree or a 10-hour-a-day grind. You just need a goal, a roadmap, and a bit of grit.
Guatemala - Americas Quarterly

1 month ago | americasquarterly.org | Jose Enrique Arrioja |Emilie Sweigart |Rich Brown |Susan Segal

A year after AQ’s report on port infrastructure, Chile’s far south has hit a few roadblocks as investment interest continues. An expert on urban issues discusses trends to watch and argues cities are where the region's political future is being forged. Gilberto Kassab is one of the country’s most important behind-the-scenes politicians, worth watching as the 2026 elections draw closer. Far from Silicon Valley, a digital niche is taking shape, with AI-driven initiatives and a data center boom.
Guatemala's 2023 Election Crisis

1 month ago | americasquarterly.org | Rich Brown

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis article is adapted from AQ’s special report on GuatemalaGuatemala emerged from its devastating 36-year armed conflict in the 1990s beset by intense poverty, acute inequality, and widespread corruption in the security forces and political system. Impunity became the norm for the powerful and well-connected.
The Future of Web3: Why Blockchain is Reshaping the Internet

1 month ago | medium.com | Rich Brown

The internet, as we know it, is about to change. And I’m not talking about just a few tweaks here and there. We’re on the cusp of a fundamental shift, a new era called Web3. Ever wonder why, despite all the cat videos and online shopping, it feels like something’s still missing? Yeah, me too. That “something” is control. Back in the day, I remember working on systems where we had complete control. It was a different world, and the level of control we have now is laughable. Think about it.
Help us shape the future of Spiceworks editorial

1 month ago | spiceworks.com | Rich Brown

If you work in IT, Spiceworks is for you. Our community of millions of IT professionals knows this already. If you need specific troubleshooting help, a deep dive on best practices, advice for a purchasing decision, or you simply want to build camaraderie with IT pros from large and small companies around the world, the Spiceworks Community is where you’ll find it. That community is why I joined Spiceworks as its new Editorial Director.
We’re relaunching Spiceworks editorial and we want to hear from you

2 months ago | spiceworks.com | Rich Brown

If you work in IT, Spiceworks is for you. Our community of millions of IT professionals knows this already. If you need specific troubleshooting help, a deep dive on best practices, advice for a purchasing decision, or you simply want to build camaraderie with IT pros from large and small companies around the world, the Spiceworks Community is where you’ll find it. That community is why I joined Spiceworks as its new Editorial Director.
Stop Wasting Hours: How ElevenLabs Speeds Up Your Voiceover Process

2 months ago | medium.com | Rich Brown

Rich Brown·FollowPublished inAI Hub·4 min read·--ChatGPT 4o ImageLet me guess: you’ve spent hours wrestling with microphones, editing out breaths, or chasing down voice actors who ghosted mid-project. Been there, done that, and burned the budget T-shirt. If you’re creating content that needs voice — videos, podcasts, training modules — you know how fast voiceover work can eat your time and energy. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to. Enter ElevenLabs.
Raising Responsible Kids

2 months ago | medium.com | Rich Brown

Rich Brown·FollowPublished inK-6 Connect·3 min read·--DALL-E ImageLet’s be real — getting a 6-year-old to clean up their Legos without drama can feel like trying to stop a volcano with a water bottle. But here’s the good news:Teaching responsibility doesn’t have to be a boring chore or a never-ending lecture. If we want to raise kids who take ownership of their actions, we need to make it fun, simple, and a regular part of daily life.