Nextcloud for storage, Forgejo for Git, Collabora, Prometheus + Grafana for monitoring - and increasingly, local AI workloads through Ollama. The fun part in this graph is around 21:00. That's Qwen 14B starting to do some actual work. Memory goes from almost nothing to ~6 GB, CPU briefly pushes across multiple cores, CPU temperature shoots up, and the fans immediately … [Read more...] about Been turning an old machine into my own little home cloud
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Discover Seaham Glass Beach: A Family-Friendly Picnic Spot
It was a long week for me. Work took up most of it, and honestly, I felt completely drained. I needed a break, the kind that would recharge me and put some life back into me again. And we got a nice long weekend :D It's a 3-day weekend, yay! It was the first day of the three-day long weekend, and without overthinking it, we decided to go for a picnic by the beach. I … [Read more...] about Discover Seaham Glass Beach: A Family-Friendly Picnic Spot
Context Memory Management is one of the hardest things in LLMs
I have been in touch and working closely with Large Language Models since they became a thing with ChatGPT. I have built a lot of applications so far, mostly in the RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) space. First of all this is an amazing piece of tech. It has potential to actually replace a lot of human beings from their jobs. And when I say potential, I mean it will … [Read more...] about Context Memory Management is one of the hardest things in LLMs
“It’s My Choice” – The Most Selfish Lie of Our Generation
We've glorified the idea of personal freedom so much that we've forgotten what it means to be human. Every time someone says, “It's my choice,” a relationship silently bleeds. I recently came across a clip that touched me deeply - an OnlyFans model, Camilla Araujo, casually speaking to her younger brother.. Her brother, visibly hurt, lashes out: “All that studying was for … [Read more...] about “It’s My Choice” – The Most Selfish Lie of Our Generation
Embracing the Power of Serverless with AWS Lambda
Unleashing Scalability and Cost-Efficiency: AWS Lambda and the Serverless Revolution In the ever-evolving world of cloud computing, the concept of serverless architecture has emerged as a game-changer, disrupting traditional application deployment models. At the forefront of this revolution is AWS Lambda, a pioneering serverless computing service from Amazon Web Services … [Read more...] about Embracing the Power of Serverless with AWS Lambda
The Paradox Of Control In A Relationship
Imagine you’re the star of your own show. You’re on your path to success, admired, and surrounded by opportunities. It’s a heady mix, one that draws attention and admiration. But with this spotlight comes a unique challenge, especially when it intersects with the realm of personal relationships. You have a partner who loves you deeply. Their concern for your well-being and … [Read more...] about The Paradox Of Control In A Relationship
The Dual Nature of Uncertainty: Excitement and Paralysis
Uncertainty is an intrinsic part of the human experience. From the thrilling unpredictability of a new romance to the daunting ambiguity of a financial crisis, uncertainty can evoke a spectrum of emotions. This dual nature - where uncertainty is both exhilarating and crippling - stems from how our minds process and react to the unknown. The excitement of uncertainty Think … [Read more...] about The Dual Nature of Uncertainty: Excitement and Paralysis