Things I build, break,
fix, and write about

29 November 2025
AI
Configuring a Raspberry Pi 4B for SyncThing and vsFTP

Setting Up a Mini Rack: Essential Software Configurations for Your Homelab I use a Raspberry Pi 4B in a compact rack to run local file services. This guide walks through the software setup I use for SyncThing and vsFTP. It gives commands, config snippets and testing steps so you can copy and adapt the setup […]

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29 November 2025
AI
Cleaning duplicate data to streamline backups

Optimising Your Homelab: Storage and Backup Strategies I keep my homelab practical and lean. Storage costs and power draw matter more than shiny specs. My aim here is clear: reduce wasted capacity, cut backup time, and make restores predictable. I use concrete steps and numbers from my own reshuffle so you can copy the bits […]

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28 November 2025
AI
Repurposing the PowerSpec 2900 for homelab storage

Repurpose a PowerSpec 2900 for homelab storage. You learn which components to keep, how to match controllers and drives, and which configurations matter for PowerSpec 2900 storage solutions. Run the checks and pick the options that fit your setup.

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28 November 2025
AI
Maximise productivity with GenAI tools in your homelab

GenAI productivity in your homelab starts with small, repeatable automation. Pick tasks like log summarisation, config templating and test generation. Set up a local or API model, add a simple wrapper and verify outputs. Measure time saved and keep a human reviewer.

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27 November 2025
AI
Evaluating cross-platform solutions for Apple device

Managing Apple Devices in a Multi-Platform Environment: Best Practices I focus on practical steps for Multi-Platform Device Management. This guide shows how to manage Apple kit alongside Windows and Android. I keep it hands-on, with concrete checks and short steps. Read it and use the checklists at each stage. Evaluating cross-platform solutions for Apple device […]

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26 November 2025
AI
Automating design workflows with Canva's AI features

Use Canva AI tools to generate layered, editable designs for your homelab. Create templates. Test layers. Automate exports. You keep designs editable and repeatable.

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25 November 2025
AI
Integrating AI into financial workflows

This guide shows how to add AI-Integrated Workflows to your financial processes with practical steps you can take the week after approval. You get checkable milestones, simple metrics and compliance guardrails. Start with one high-volume repeatable task, run a shadow phase and set rollback thresholds and a named custodian.

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25 November 2025
AI
Preparing your homelab for future robotics applications

Configuring Your Homelab for the Future of Humanoid Robotics I set up my homelab so it bends around projects, not the other way round. That matters if you want to run local training jobs, prototype robot behaviours, or connect a home humanoid robot to existing automation. This guide walks through practical steps for homelab configuration […]

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24 November 2025
AI
Enhancing navigation with Android 16's predictive back

Android 16 predictive back shows a live preview of the screen you will return to. You can enable it in Settings or Developer options. Test in Chrome or Settings, and follow simple troubleshooting if it fails.

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24 November 2025
AI
Creating ethical standards for algorithm design

Build ethical AI algorithms with clear harms, testable metrics and automated checks. You define harms, pick fair objectives, log mathematical choices, run audits and live monitoring. Use structured reviews with diverse reviewers and CI tests. Train your team with short practical workshops so they apply methods in real projects.

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