The Robots Are Definitely Doing My Homework Now: A Look at Our Algorithmic Future
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The Robots Are Definitely Doing My Homework Now: A Look at Our Algorithmic Future

Let’s face it, the future arrived sometime between us figuring out how to order pizza with our voices and that weird moment your fridge tried to sell you more milk. And if you haven’t noticed, it’s largely powered by things that used to exist only in sci-fi movies – except instead of laser guns and…

Ubiuiti Unifi Cloud Gateway Fibre: Is the Gateway I’ve been waiting for?
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Ubiuiti Unifi Cloud Gateway Fibre: Is the Gateway I’ve been waiting for?

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: Make Sense of Your Finances and Energy Without Losing Your Mind
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Introducing the Useful Tools Project: Make Sense of Your Finances and Energy Without Losing Your Mind

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…

The AI Multiverse: One Base, Infinite Possibilities (and Maybe Some Hilarious Glitches)
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The AI Multiverse: One Base, Infinite Possibilities (and Maybe Some Hilarious Glitches)

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…

Unveiling Some Kind of Intelligence: A Tale of AI, Music, and Unexpected Adventures
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Unveiling Some Kind of Intelligence: A Tale of AI, Music, and Unexpected Adventures

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…

From Sticky Notes to Self-Hosted Web App: My AI-Powered Productivity Hack (and a Bit of AI-Induced Paranoia)
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From Sticky Notes to Self-Hosted Web App: My AI-Powered Productivity Hack (and a Bit of AI-Induced Paranoia)

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…

Could Apple Finally Crack Social Media? A Deep Dive
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Could Apple Finally Crack Social Media? A Deep Dive

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…