The excitement is palpable as NAB 2025 kicks off, and once again I start my tour of the various vendors and companies releasing or updating their offerings, all from the comfort of my sofa as I can’t afford the plane ticket, but let’s get started with the first of the companies tours I’ll be looking…
Hey there, tech enthusiasts! I’ve been having a blast with my shiny new M4 Mac mini, and it’s all about to spill here because I want you to join me in this exciting journey with local large language models (LLMs). Let’s dive into why I love my Mac mini and how you can set up…
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…
As a web developer, well not a web developer as such more a guy who runs websites, I’m always on the lookout for tools and technologies that can streamline my workflow and improve the performance of the websites I manage. Recently, I’ve made the decision to migrate a couple of my WordPress-powered sites (Jabi &…
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,…
It’s been a few years but one thought still pop in my head from time to time. What upgrades would I make to my old theatre if I had an unlimited budget. Not very useful in real life but a nice fun thought exercise. As this is kind of my ultimate Theatre Lighting Rig I’m…
Before diving into this week’s post, I have to apologize for missing last week’s update. We had an amazing time at Butlins, and although I couldn’t find a moment to write, the kids had a blast, and Blake absolutely loved his first swimming experience! Now, onto something super exciting! Since returning from our mini holiday,…
In the not-so-distant past of 2022, I penned a piece on the art of configuring CloudFlare Tunnels. Fancy a peek? The post is just a scroll away. Ever since, I’ve been riding the CloudFlare tunnel wave, using it for everything from my home lab shenanigans to getting websites up and running. It’s been quite the…
I’ve been mulling over giving my home network a facelift for some time. Right before the big move, I snagged a few Ubiquiti Access points that were on their last legs, support-wise. Surprisingly, they’ve been doing a stellar job blanketing the house with Wi-Fi. So, I figured, why not take a plunge into the Ubiquiti…
The Festival Experience from the comfort of your sofa! Several years ago, I was part of a team responsible for the video production at the Beverly Folk Festival in the UK. The client’s request was simple: capture interviews with the artists post-performance and, if possible, some footage of the performances. With a talented crew of…
