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? …
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, …
Around 1983, my dad brought home what was then a modern miracle. A “portable” computer that was IBM compatible. For years this was the machine that ran the family business. Well… at least ran a lot of the numbers. Jump forward to today, and I managed to end up with this leviathan of a luggable …
I have been using Yunohost as a manager for much of my personal web for several years now, and within that I have my Nextcloud instance. I have really liked it, but there are a few caveats that one needs to take into account when going this route. First, updates are at the pace determined …
So as I was working on the Subaru Sambar, I needed to check the fuses. The interior lights aren’t working, and I am thinking that may be the culprit. The only problem is all the listings I found were very tentative and not really good translations. I’m pretty good with Google Translate, so I used …
In this follow-up article, I delve deeper into my experiences with the Amazon Vine program. As a seasoned reviewer, I share my evolving opinions on the program, other Vine users, reviews, and sellers. From the thrill of receiving products to the challenges of managing an influx of items, I explore the highs and lows of …
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, work grinds to a halt. ChatGPT is down. Downdetector.com is starting to glow with the number of reports, so it is starting to cascade. https://downdetector.com/status/openai/ So now what do we do? Work is hardly worth doing, as productivity will be so much lower. Does anyone remember how to write any more? Note that as …
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 …
So as I was working on the Subaru Sambar, I needed to check the fuses. The interior lights aren’t working, and I am thinking that may be the culprit. The only problem is all the listings I found were very tentative and not really good translations. I’m pretty good with Google Translate, so I used …