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2025 Update – OPNsense Firewall/Router Two Year Review
I wanted to follow up on my OPNsense Firewall/Router that I built two years ago. Overall the hardware I selected …
Self Host your own ChatGPT (Chatbot) alternative on Windows with Ollama.
I have another post about getting Ollama and Web UI up in running on Unraid with Docker and do a …
My five must install open source applications for a new build
I’m a big fan of open-source apps, and with upgrading my computer to an AMD Ryzen 7 5700x and doing …
Escaping Big Tech: A Privacy-Focused Tech Shift
I have been looking at the degoogle movement that is happening lately and seeing what areas I could focus on …
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Review: Is It Still Worth It in 2025?
Thinking about upgrading or building a new PC without spending a fortune? Here is how I built a Ryzen 7 …
Ollama: 6 AI Models, 6 Tough Questions, 1 clear winner?
In a previous post, I showed how to setup Ollama and start downloading and using free to use large language …
Cutting the Cord: Antenna to HDHomeRun to Plex
In my previous post about the Folded Dipole Antenna I talk about watching over the air (OTA) TV. Cutting the …
Self Host your own ChatGPT (Chatbot) alternative with Unraid and Ollama.
Update: If you are looking for Windows installation instead of Unraid, check out my new post here. Looking for a …
Unraid First Impressions: Install, Setup, and My One Week Review
I just purchased a new to me, Dell r530 server from Ebay. I have another post about trying to configure …
