From the Trail

May 2, 2026  ·  14 min read  ·  GSM.elevate() Team

Claude shows up in a lot of places. Web chat, desktop app, mobile, terminal, IDE. This post walks through every surface and every concept, level by level, so you can stop at the depth that's useful to you.

May 2, 2026  ·  11 min read  ·  GSM.elevate() Team

When you type a URL and hit Enter, an entire global system kicks into action to find the right server. Here's how DNS actually works, in plain language, with real terminal examples you can try yourself.

May 1, 2026  ·  9 min read  ·  GSM.elevate() Team

Buying a domain seems simple, until you see ten different prices for the same name. Here's what a domain registrar actually does, what your money pays for, and how to pick a good one without getting upsold.

Apr 30, 2026  ·  8 min read  ·  GSM.elevate() Team

Agentic AI is the difference between an AI that talks and an AI that does. Here are four real ways to put it to work, plus the one trick that makes everything better.

Apr 23, 2026  ·  7 min read  ·  GSM.elevate() Team

A friendly introduction to Claude, the AI assistant from Anthropic. Learn what it is, how to use it, and how to get real value out of it without getting lost in the jargon.

Apr 5, 2026  ·  2 min read  ·  GSM.elevate() Team

Our first class series walks you through building and launching your own website using WordPress. No experience needed.

Apr 3, 2026  ·  4 min read  ·  GSM.elevate() Team

Whether you want to build a career in tech or just get more comfortable with your own computer, these free resources will help you get started.

Apr 1, 2026  ·  3 min read  ·  GSM.elevate() Team

GSM.elevate() is a free, open community for learning IT in East Tennessee. No logins, no memberships, no catch. Here's what it looks like.

Mar 31, 2026  ·  1 min read  ·  GSM.elevate() Team

We're launching GSM.elevate(), a free, community-driven IT and cybersecurity education program in East Tennessee. Here's what we're building and why.