I recently faced what can only be described as a hard drive nightmare with my Proxmox server, which runs on an HP DL380 server with 12 SAS drives on the front and three bays on the back. The main array was humming along just fine, but the three 16TB drives I added to the back? …
The holidays are over, and I just got a box of goodies. A whole slew of new WiFi dongles featuring the MediaTek MT7612U. I spent the night with my sons shucking the boxes, and assembling them to end up with the box above. I am still waiting on a few critical parts, but I will …
Upgrading to an HP DL380 G9 seemed like a dream until a GPU install triggered a cascade of issues with Proxmox and LVM. After wrestling with cryptic error messages and system failures, here’s how I got everything back on track—faster and smoother than before. If you’re troubleshooting similar problems, this journey might just save you …
Discover the inside scoop on the Amazon Vine program, where reviewers like me navigate the intriguing world of free products in exchange for honest feedback. It’s not just about scoring freebies; it’s a serious commitment to quality and transparency. Dive into my personal rating system, where I debunk myths and share how Vine reviewers are …
In today’s media landscape, discerning truth is a complex task. Between far-fetched conspiracy theories and unquestioning acceptance of mainstream narratives lies the truth. The rise of AI and deepfake technologies further blurs these lines. In this age of misinformation, it’s crucial to be proactive in our quest for knowledge. Whether uninformed, misinformed, or striving to …
Well, on a bit of a lark I started looking into bidding on Mini Trucks in Japan. Little did I know I would end up actually winning one. After several months, I now have it here at my house, but not without a number of stories to go along with it. The big thing is, …
Struggling with a Proxmox server issue that seemed unsolvable, I spent weeks troubleshooting only to discover the problem was hardware-related all along. If you’re dealing with hard drives that just won’t cooperate, this story might save you some headaches—and a lot of time.
I’ve had the chance to experiment with various AI models, and I’ve conducted some “testing”. I thought I would share my thoughts about the differences and different use cases for each of the listed AIs. These opinions are as of the end of March, 2023. Even a few weeks from now this will probably be …
In today’s media landscape, discerning truth is a complex task. Between far-fetched conspiracy theories and unquestioning acceptance of mainstream narratives lies the truth. The rise of AI and deepfake technologies further blurs these lines. In this age of misinformation, it’s crucial to be proactive in our quest for knowledge. Whether uninformed, misinformed, or striving to …
I have been looking for days trying to solve an issue with connecting my NextCloud instance with a SharePoint instance. The problem is, while there is a module, there is very little documentation, and it doesn’t even tell you how to format the information in the blocks. Right now I am focused on dealing with …