Things I build, break,
fix, and write about

20 November 2025
AI
Optimising software configurations for Windows 11 24H2

Configure Windows 11 Insider Previews for steady test results and fast recovery. Back up your data, choose an appropriate Insider channel, limit background apps, and monitor performance. Follow clear rollback steps to restore a working system.

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20 November 2025
AI
Deploying secure AI services on Apple Private Cloud Compute

Configuring Apple’s Private Cloud for Secure AI Services I show how to deploy private, privacy-focused AI on Apple Private Cloud Compute. The aim is simple: run models inside Apple Private Cloud AI with tight data security, clear privacy settings and workable integration points for third-party models such as Google Gemini and for Siri integration. I […]

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19 November 2025
AI
Use Microsoft Privacy Dashboard for data oversight

Use the Microsoft Privacy Dashboard to control account data. Adjust Windows 11 privacy settings, clear activity, and limit personalised ads. Verify changes in Settings. Sign out of Copilot or unlink OneDrive to reduce data sharing. Test each change on the device you use.

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19 November 2025
AI
Optimising AI infrastructure for financial sustainability

Managing AI Workload Costs: Software Solutions for Budget-Conscious Infrastructure I run experiments and keep hardware bills tight. I focus on practical moves you can apply straight away. This piece covers how I think about AI workload management, and the software choices that cut spend without breaking performance. Expect clear steps, config examples and trade-offs. Financial […]

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18 November 2025
AI
Enhancing AI introspection in homelab setups

I run AI systems at home. I treat model introspection as a debugger, not magic. If a model claims to inspect its steps, it still needs monitoring, logs and tests. The notes below show what to look for, how to prove where the problem sits, and the fixes that actually stop intermittent nastiness. Follow the […]

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18 November 2025
AI
Addressing AI browser vulnerabilities for safer use

AI web browsers security is an urgent concern for your data. This article explains risks such as prompt injection, data exposure and agent autonomy. You get concrete examples and immediate steps to reduce exposure, isolate agents and limit permissions.

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17 November 2025
AI
Configuring a lightweight NAS for Proxmox failover

Proxmox Cluster: Build a two-node cluster with a qdevice to secure quorum and enable basic failover. Host VM disks on a NAS or use ZFS replication. You must test node, qdevice and network failures. Keep the qdevice separate from primary storage and power.

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17 November 2025
Deals
Beats Studio Pro + 2 more Amazon tech bargains

Discover the Beats Studio Pro and two more Amazon tech bargains this week.

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17 November 2025
AI
Testing CPU types to optimise Windows VM performance

Test CPU models to improve Windows VM performance. Run repeatable tests in Proxmox. Change CPU type only and measure disk I/O with CrystalDiskMark and DiskSpd. Reboot, warm up, run three passes, and log CPU model and drivers. You must use snapshots and avoid testing on production.

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16 November 2025
AI
Managing GPU passthrough for virtual machines

Proxmox VE GPU Passthrough lets you assign a GPU to a VM for full acceleration. This guide shows the checks, commands and config edits you need. Test on one machine, confirm GRUB, vfio binding and drivers, then scale with care to track PCIe lanes, power and IOMMU groups.

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