About Greg Weir

Writer, Builder and Founder

Greg Weir is a Canadian technology writer, systems architect, lifelong builder, and founder of Tartanleaf. His career spans early personal computing, internet infrastructure, software publishing, online systems, open-source hardware and software, amateur radio, home networking, and open-source Bitcoin-mining hardware.

He writes for intelligent non-specialists, explaining how systems work, what evidence matters, and where the limitations lie—without hype or condescension. His goal is not to make technology sound effortless, but to make it understandable enough that readers can make informed decisions for themselves.

Tartanleaf began as a software venture focused on monitoring internet systems. Over time, Greg found that the larger unmet need was not another stream of features, but trustworthy explanations. Books, interactive learning experiences, and open-source tools provide a durable way to explain the system, preserve the reasoning, and help people become more confident on their own.

Greg is the author of Smart Tech for Real People, a series of practical guides for everyday technology users. Home Networking is available now, with Tech for Seniors and Digital Literacy coming soon. His published work also includes RadioBook and Bitcoin Mining with Bitaxe, while his open-source tools turn the same practical method into working software.

When he is not writing, coding, or building tools, you can find him on the air as VA1GW, experimenting with antennas and HF propagation, or exploring Cape Breton Island’s twisty roads on his Suzuki Hayabusa. He also plays guitar and Cape Breton–style fiddle.