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, …
Discover a practical approach to filing taxes as an Amazon Vine member and avoid hefty tax bills. This guide breaks down the process, dispels common misconceptions, and provides step-by-step instructions for filling out your 1040 C form. In this open letter, I address sellers using the Amazon Vine program, offering crucial advice on how to …
In today’s media landscape, discerning truth is a complex task. Between far-fetched conspiracy theories and unquestioning acceptance of mainstream narratives lies the truth. The rise of AI and deepfake technologies further blurs these lines. In this age of misinformation, it’s crucial to be proactive in our quest for knowledge. Whether uninformed, misinformed, or striving to …
I have been using Yunohost as a manager for much of my personal web for several years now, and within that I have my Nextcloud instance. I have really liked it, but there are a few caveats that one needs to take into account when going this route. First, updates are at the pace determined …
In this open letter, I address sellers using the Amazon Vine program, offering crucial advice on how to effectively navigate the system. By highlighting common mistakes and providing practical tips, I aim to help sellers understand what Vine reviewers look for and how to avoid pitfalls. This article serves as a guide to foster better …
So as I was working on the Subaru Sambar, I needed to check the fuses. The interior lights aren’t working, and I am thinking that may be the culprit. The only problem is all the listings I found were very tentative and not really good translations. I’m pretty good with Google Translate, so I used …
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 …
Until I can be bothered to reconstruct some of my more well linked older pages in my new format, I will keep access to them here. Expect broken links, dropped images, blind alleyways, and missing content. It is amazing what 15 years of ignoring a site will do…
In this open letter, I address sellers using the Amazon Vine program, offering crucial advice on how to effectively navigate the system. By highlighting common mistakes and providing practical tips, I aim to help sellers understand what Vine reviewers look for and how to avoid pitfalls. This article serves as a guide to foster better …