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…

Ubiquiti UNAS Pro: A Game-Changer for Home and Business Storage

Ubiquiti UNAS Pro: A Game-Changer for Home and Business Storage

Now if only they would bring back the Application Server Ubiquiti’s latest release, the UNAS Pro, is a serious upgrade to their network storage game. This powerful NAS device is perfect for anyone who needs reliable, high-performance storage, whether you’re a Pro Home user or a small business owner. The UNAS Pro is a powerhouse…

Apple's New Mac Mini: A Game-Changer in the Small Form Factor Computer Market
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Apple's New Mac Mini: A Game-Changer in the Small Form Factor Computer Market

Apple recently release some new mac featuring the latest Apple Silicone SoC, The Apple M4. With this range of upgraded produced, Apple has once again raised the bar. The product that stands out the most to me though is the Mac Mini. This compact powerhouse is designed to deliver incredible performance in a tiny package,…