As a left-handed or left-handed person, my view of the world has always been different from that of the majority. From being looked at differently every time I eat or do things with my left hand, to being suggested to me that it’s not the right way to do things (pun intended ). To inform […]
Month: October 2024
My thoughts on GPT, AI, LLM
The last few months can simply be characterized as the “advent of AI” finally in the mainstream world and with that, a floodgate has opened that has brought with it a series of fascinating things. I have been interested in this area for some time and have commented on it on social media. I thought […]
PrivateGPT and CPU without AVX2
In my quest to explore generative AI and LLM models, I tried setting up a local/offline LLM model. This is where his presence was felt with gpt4all. I wanted to try both and realized that gpt4all needs a GUI to work in most cases and there is a long way to go before you get […]
Mastering essential skills in the digital age
When discussing skills, we often distinguish between those we acquire quickly and effortlessly from a young age and those we painstakingly cultivate over time. I firmly believe that most skills fall into the latter category. Only a select few abilities seem naturally intuitive, while the vast majority are nurtured through rigorous practice. The dilemma often […]
Big fish or bigger pond? Rethinking the Future of Tech Companies
The technological landscape today is evolving faster than the latest smartphone models. We have a host of software giants, each flexing their muscles, all aiming to be the “one stop shop” for users. It’s a bit like a competitive relay race, except the baton never stops moving! But while they are busy playing their game, […]
ArroweSound Hospital Radio – DanLynch.org
Hello everyone, I hope you are well and that 2024 is treating you well so far. I wanted to write to you today to tell you about my weekly radio show. For those who don’t know, I presented a show on ArroweSound Hospital Radio for a while, almost 2 years in fact now that I […]
Startups vs. businesses: removing boundaries for job seekers
Navigating the job market is like walking through a maze, and understanding the difference between startups and businesses can be the key to making informed decisions. But first, let’s clarify what we mean by these terms. A startup generally refers to a young company, which may be venture capital-backed (i.e. “Venture Capital Backed” for the […]
Embed a Mastodon feed – DanLynch.org
Hello everyone, I hope you are well. Today’s post is actually in response to a special request. I had a widget here on the site that displayed my Twitter feed in the sidebar. Now that I barely use the artist formerly known as TwitterI wanted to change it for one Mastodon widget. So I posted […]
Play with NFC cards
Have you also been bombarded with advertisements regarding NFC business cards for 1000 rupees or 2000 rupees. Create one card and never make another. I have been lately (yes, yes, ad blocker yada yada: it’s not simpler ads (insta ads) that can be blocked via pi-hole if you can share any tips I would love […]
Let there be music… again – DanLynch.org
Hello friends, I hope you are all well. 2024 is in full swing and so am I, so I thought I’d give you a little update. I want to make this a musical year, but what does that mean? I hear you ask. Some of you know that over the years I have played in […]