I set up a self-hosted large language model (LLM) workflow using Open WebUI and Ollama on my local machines a week ago. By self-hosting, I don’t need API keys or cloud dependency… just pure local inference! With Open WebUI serving as a sleek front-end and Ollama managing the back-end LLM runtime, it has been quite enjoyable to…
This is a walkthrough for how I use a personal domain name hosted at Cloudflare to direct traffic via Tailscale to a sidecar NGINX Proxy Manager (NPM) Docker container on my Synology NAS which, in turn, I use to obtain SSL certificates and reverse proxy requests to various Docker containers.…
2024 Houston Derecho and Hurricane Beryl are two recent instances in which I regretted not having backup power and had to rely on the hospital for electricity and water. Living in an apartment, it’s not feasible to install something like a Powerwall with solar panels. Instead, I purchased the Anker…
After years of eyeing the potential of 3D printing, I finally got into the game with the Bambu Lab X1-Carbon with AMS and will use this post to catalog some things I’ve printed. Drop me a comment with questions! This post was last updated on 10/7/2024.
I’ve been playing with my new Bambu Lab X1 – Carbon (X1C) Combo 3D Printer for the last day and have already learned so much about the nuances of 3D printing. As someone who has been deeply involved in technology, I’ve been searching for a 3D printer that balances functionality,…
Been using my new iPad Pro 11″ with M4 chip, Apple Pencil Pro, and Magic Keyboard for roughly five weeks, and in that time, it has become my mobile computer of choice when portability is the priority. My 14″ MacBook Pro M1 Max weighs in at 1646 grams, but the…
I recently repurposed some elements of Project Ghost to build my latest gaming rig – Project Frost. I’m still going with the white hardware theme but with significant upgrades to the motherboard, RAM, power supply unit, and GPU. Due to the RTX 4090 behemoth that drives Frost, I had to…
As a tech enthusiast, it’s important that I can access all of my devices from anywhere in the world. Tailscale is a zero-configuration, WireGuard-based modern virtual private network (VPN) that enables me to achieve this goal with end-to-end encryption across the network using their free tier. Once I fire up…
I recently purchased a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 camera to use on the go for my professional and personal workflows as a creativity tool. One of the things that immediately stood out to me was the three-axis mechanical gimbal, which provides incredible stabilization technology. I’ve tried this out in fast-paced…
For many years, I purchased clear, TPU-based smartphone cases and was plagued with the infamous “yellowing” issues after several months. dbrand’s Ghost case promises that will never happen; however, this is at the expense of the material being less scratch-resistant. Many forums have described how even gently placing a phone…