The excitement is palpable as NAB 2025 kicks off, and once again I start my tour of the various vendors and companies releasing or updating their offerings, all from the comfort of my sofa as I can’t afford the plane ticket, but let’s get started with the first of the companies tours I’ll be looking…
Hey there, tech enthusiasts! I’ve been having a blast with my shiny new M4 Mac mini, and it’s all about to spill here because I want you to join me in this exciting journey with local large language models (LLMs). Let’s dive into why I love my Mac mini and how you can set up…
Since we moved into our new home I’ve been looking at ways to improve our broadband connection along with our wifi coverage. I’ve covered the many ways I would upgrade the wifi in a blog post a few months ago. But while I was flicking through YouTube trying to find something to watch the other…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…