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  • Introducing the Useful Tools Project: Make Sense of Your Finances and Energy Without Losing Your Mind
    Family | Funding | Home | Open Source

    Introducing the Useful Tools Project: Make Sense of Your Finances and Energy Without Losing Your Mind

    ByJim 10 March 202525 February 2025

    Introducing the Useful Tools Project: Empowering You to Take Control of Your Finances and Energy Usage In these challenging times, managing finances and keeping track of energy consumption has become more important than ever. Many of us are facing financial hardships—rising living costs, unexpected expenses, or fluctuations in income—that can make it difficult to stay…

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  • The AI Multiverse: One Base, Infinite Possibilities (and Maybe Some Hilarious Glitches)
    Open Source | Self Hosted | Software

    The AI Multiverse: One Base, Infinite Possibilities (and Maybe Some Hilarious Glitches)

    ByJim 3 March 202517 February 2025

    Imagine a world where your AI isn’t just a chatbot, but a customizable Swiss Army knife of digital assistance. Tired of juggling a million different apps and interfaces? What if you could have one AI companion that could seamlessly switch from coding guru to eloquent writer, all with the click of a button? That’s the…

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  • Unveiling Some Kind of Intelligence: A Tale of AI, Music, and Unexpected Adventures
    AI | Music | Software

    Unveiling Some Kind of Intelligence: A Tale of AI, Music, and Unexpected Adventures

    ByJim 24 February 202517 February 2025

    Hey there, folks! So, I’ve got a bit of a story for you—a journey, really—that I think you’ll get a kick out of. It all started with a simple experiment and spiralled into something I never quite expected. So, grab a cuppa, get comfy, and let me tell you how I ended up releasing an…

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  • From Sticky Notes to Self-Hosted Web App: My AI-Powered Productivity Hack (and a Bit of AI-Induced Paranoia)
    DIY | Open Source | Self Hosted | Software

    From Sticky Notes to Self-Hosted Web App: My AI-Powered Productivity Hack (and a Bit of AI-Induced Paranoia)

    ByJim 17 February 202516 February 2025

    For the longest time, tracking our team’s KPIs felt like a Sisyphean task. I’d start by meticulously recording scores on sticky notes, which inevitably ended up scattered across my desk. Then came the Excel spreadsheet era, a slight improvement, but still a clunky, error-prone system. Updating it was a chore, sharing it with the team…

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  • Could Apple Finally Crack Social Media? A Deep Dive
    Apple | Smart Home

    Could Apple Finally Crack Social Media? A Deep Dive

    ByJim 31 January 20256 February 2025

    Remember Ping? Apple’s ill-fated attempt at a social music platform? Let’s just say it wasn’t exactly a viral sensation. But times have changed. Privacy is now a top concern, and Apple, with its “privacy-first” mantra, is uniquely positioned to disrupt the social media landscape. While Apple hasn’t announced any such plans, the recent TikTok ban…

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  • Exploring IKEA’s New Smart Home Range: A Personal Journey
    News | Smart Home

    Exploring IKEA’s New Smart Home Range: A Personal Journey

    ByJim 8 December 20246 February 2025

    On a recent visit to IKEA, I was thrilled to discover their expanded range of smart home products. Intrigued by the possibilities, I decided to delve deeper into each product and envision how I could integrate them into my home. Here’s a look at the various smart products I found and how I plan to…

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  • Ubiquiti UNAS Pro: A Game-Changer for Home and Business Storage
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    Ubiquiti UNAS Pro: A Game-Changer for Home and Business Storage

    ByJim 1 December 20246 February 2025

    Now if only they would bring back the Application Server Ubiquiti’s latest release, the UNAS Pro, is a serious upgrade to their network storage game. This powerful NAS device is perfect for anyone who needs reliable, high-performance storage, whether you’re a Pro Home user or a small business owner. The UNAS Pro is a powerhouse…

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  • Flat-File Freedom: Why I Moved to Grav CMS
    Hardware | Ubiquiti

    Flat-File Freedom: Why I Moved to Grav CMS

    ByJim 24 November 20246 February 2025

    As a web developer, well not a web developer as such more a guy who runs websites, I’m always on the lookout for tools and technologies that can streamline my workflow and improve the performance of the websites I manage. Recently, I’ve made the decision to migrate a couple of my WordPress-powered sites (Jabi &…

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  • Apple's New Mac Mini: A Game-Changer in the Small Form Factor Computer Market
    Apple | Hardware

    Apple's New Mac Mini: A Game-Changer in the Small Form Factor Computer Market

    ByJim 17 November 20246 February 2025

    Apple recently release some new mac featuring the latest Apple Silicone SoC, The Apple M4. With this range of upgraded produced, Apple has once again raised the bar. The product that stands out the most to me though is the Mac Mini. This compact powerhouse is designed to deliver incredible performance in a tiny package,…

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  • Embracing the Fediverse
    Self Hosted | Social Media

    Embracing the Fediverse

    ByJim 10 November 20246 February 2025

    Bye-Bye Social Media: Why I’ve Ditched the Mainstream Remember when social media was a fun place to connect with friends and share updates? Those days seem long gone. For me, the allure of endless scrolling and constant notifications has faded, leaving me with a growing sense of disconnect and dissatisfaction. As a busy parent and…

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