I recently faced what can only be described as a hard drive nightmare with my Proxmox server, which runs on an HP DL380 server with 12 SAS drives on the front and three bays on the back. The main array was humming along just fine, but the three 16TB drives I added to the back? …
Well, on a bit of a lark I started looking into bidding on Mini Trucks in Japan. Little did I know I would end up actually winning one. After several months, I now have it here at my house, but not without a number of stories to go along with it. The big thing is, …
Struggling with a Proxmox server issue that seemed unsolvable, I spent weeks troubleshooting only to discover the problem was hardware-related all along. If you’re dealing with hard drives that just won’t cooperate, this story might save you some headaches—and a lot of time.
I’ve had the chance to experiment with various AI models, and I’ve conducted some “testing”. I thought I would share my thoughts about the differences and different use cases for each of the listed AIs. These opinions are as of the end of March, 2023. Even a few weeks from now this will probably be …
I’ve had the chance to experiment with various AI models, and I’ve conducted some “testing”. I thought I would share my thoughts about the differences and different use cases for each of the listed AIs. These opinions are as of the end of March, 2023. Even a few weeks from now this will probably be …
Consolidating for Convenience and Algorithm Hell I realize this information is available elsewhere, but by consolidating and reposting it here, I hope it helps both with search algorithms and for anyone facing similar issues. Plus, it saves me the trouble of tracking down the original sources when the problem inevitably crops up again. So yes, …
Recently, I encountered a heart-stopping issue with my Proxmox server. I had been tinkering with disk partitions, trying to get a couple of drives recognized for backups. After a reboot, things went from bad to worse: my server booted up, but the Proxmox GUI was gone, and none of my VMs were running. Panic mode …
The last couple of years at DefCon, I have been following D4rkM4tter’s build of a WiFi Cactus, and then the WiFi Kraken. These are amazingly capable devices that are able to view ALL the standard WiFi channels and capture the packets for analysis. I have been working on my own version for the last couple …
Disclaimer: This article is based on my research and experience. I am not a CPA or tax expert, and this should not be considered professional advice. Please do your own research and consult a professional if needed. This is merely a roadmap for reference. In Vine member groups, taxes are a hot topic to avoid. …
I understand that giving away 30 or more items for free in exchange for reviews is a significant expense, but your competitors are doing it, and so should you. If you are going to play in this arena, realize that Vine reviewers aren’t stupid. Here are some games NOT to play: The bottom line is, …