I’ve been writing a lot about technology and technology tools in the past several years on this blog, but this week I’ve spent time reviewing what I wrote twenty years ago when I started blogging. I started blogging after a major health event. Up to that time, I had never kept a journal or shared … Read more
Containers aren’t new, but I am new to using them. I’m particularly interested in locally hosted AI. In the past, I wrote several articles about utilizing Ollama, GenAI, and other locally installed large language models (LLMs) on my Linux desktop. In this article, I will share my recent experience setting up Ollama in a container. … Read more
One of my friends lives at a retreat center with a large solar array that powers a large house, chapel, and five separate smaller cottages, all with full electric service. The solar array connects to power inverters, then to a power panel, which feeds all the separate buildings on campus. No one would ever confuse … Read more
After successfully using Podman Desktop on my Linux Mint desktop, I wanted to see how Podman would install on my M3 MacBook Air. Although I completed the installation, I struggled to connect to the Linux VM on macOS. That was because I failed to read the excellent documentation from Red Hat on the Podman software … Read more
I have several computers: two are running Linux, and one is a MacBook Air. Additionally, I have an iPhone. Often, I want to easily transfer files and images between these devices. One option is to email the files to myself, but that can be cumbersome. I could also use Google Drive or Apple iCloud, but … Read more
Learning to use Linux is now much easier than it used to be. However, for someone new to the system, it can still be challenging to figure out where to start. Here are some tips and tricks that can help new users find a smoother entry point into Linux. The first step should be to … Read more
I spent a fascinating weekend immersed in a conference focused on the vital theme of preserving our organization’s historical archives. One of the key discussions revolved around the importance of capturing significant memories and experiences related to the movement, as well as the methods we could employ to ensure these recollections are recorded and stored … Read more
I recently made an exciting purchase: a Roland FP-10 electric piano, a decision that has reignited my passion for music after several years away from playing. During my time in middle school and high school, I enjoyed exploring various musical instruments, but life took me in different directions, and I let that part of myself … Read more
My neighbor, who is a middle school student, recently sustained a compound fracture of his left arm, which left him unable to play baseball or do much of anything that a young person would enjoy doing in the summer months. I offered his mother the use of an old Xbox, but he already had one, … Read more
Fifty years ago, I was actively involved in the Bicentennial Support Group at the Philadelphia Naval Yard. I was serving on ACDUTRA, which stands for active duty for training, as part of my enlistment in the United States Naval Reserve. I had volunteered for this four years earlier after being invited to participate in the … Read more
