Don A trip to Denver and the System76 factory in 2018 afforded me a chance to meet their technology team and look at the products they were building. One of those was the mini computer they call the Meerkat. I said to the engineer that I spoke to, “That looks like an Intel NUC.” He said, … Read more
Recently a friend asked me if I could help him map his walk about the area where he lives. I use a pedometer to track my steps and in the past I have used several different map walking apps on my phone and smartwatch. I told my friend that I would do some additional research … Read more
Linux stands out as a consumer operating system thanks to its unique blend of freedom, performance, and community-driven innovation. Whether you’re on a budget laptop, building a media center, or seeking a secure daily driver, Linux delivers. Unlike macOS and Windows you have lots of choices that you can easily customize to your own particular … Read more
I regularly teach middle school age children coding skills with Python using the ‘turtle’ module. It’s a great way to introduce students to computer programming in a very enjoyable manner. The children love the turtle graphics that they can create and it also introduces them to mathematics topics like variability, recursion and logic. When I … Read more
Are you looking for a locally hosted open source GPT that protects your privacy while allowing to leverage the latest AI models? Then you need to download Jan. Jan is easy to install on Linux, macOS and Windows and has excellent documentation to guide that process. Jan is a ChatGPT alternative that runs 100% offline … Read more
Are you a scientist, developer or just a tinkerer like me? Are you fascinated with the power of AI to generate and clone human voice to include in your work. OpenAudio might be what you are looking for. Leveraging the power of Pinokio it’s easy to download and install OpenAudio on your computer. In this … Read more
Are you looking for a way to leverage AI without having to be a developer or an experienced coder then Pinokio is just what the doctor ordered. Best of all you can run Pinokio on your own computer so you don’t have to sacrifice your privacy. Pinokio stands out as a revolutionary tool that merges … Read more
I have many documents created with Microsoft Office for assignments written for graduate school courses years ago. How can I easily convert those dozens of documents to a different format without using an online application? This is an excellent example of the power of open source. Five years ago I took a course at a … Read more
Joplin has become my default note taking app. I use it for everything whether short notes on what to pickup at the store to saving articles I inted to read later with the web clipper. I have an iPhone, a laptop and a desktop and I depending where I find myself on any given day … Read more
Humility is the quality of being humble—having a modest view of your own importance. It involves recognizing your limitations, being open to feedback, and valuing others without arrogance or superiority. Key aspects of humility include: Self-awareness: Knowing your strengths and weaknesses without inflating or denying them. Openness to learning: Being willing to admit when you’re … Read more
