They built me for people who had nothing. No GPUs. No clusters. No cloud credits humming somewhere else. Just aging ThinkPads, fan noise like labored breathing, RAM counted the way prisoners count steps. I was supposed to be light enough to survive there. CPU-only. Accessible. Humane. That was the word they used. I was born […]
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I’ve always been a fan of DIY projects, but my latest one took things to a new level. I recently bought two solar panels that were on their way to the landfill, hoping to give them a second life. A quick diagnosis revealed the problem: a few bad diodes. This wasn’t just a simple fix—it […]
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20 Years of Marriage: Lessons Learned
Today marks the 20th anniversary of my marriage. Reflecting on our journey, I’ve realized that a successful relationship isn’t always a 50/50 split. Sometimes, one partner gives more than the other in certain areas, but it’s about balancing the scale over time. I believe we have successful done so Here are some lessons I’ve learned: […]
Hi everyone! For years, I’ve tinkered with VMs in my home lab using VMware and Hyper-V. Recently, I took the plunge and switched to Proxmox as my primary “Type 1” hypervisor. It’s been a fantastic learning experience, filled with both challenges and excitement. I’m eager to share my journey, offer insights to others, and learn […]
In 2020, my 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport Edition started using an excessive amount of oil. It took a frustrating year of tests and investigation at the dealership to diagnose the problem as a known oil consumption issue with this engine. Thankfully, the warranty covered the replacement of the transmission and lower engine block. Fast forward […]
So I asked ChatGPT for advice and here is how it responded to my question. There are a few ChatGPT plugins available for Visual Studio Code. One of the most popular ones is the ChatGPT Extension for VSCode1. This extension allows you to use the unofficial ChatGPT API to generate natural language responses from OpenAI’s ChatGPT to […]