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The Local AI Revolution: Why I Built a Two-Node Sanctuary

If you spend any time on YouTube looking for “Local LLM” guides, you’ve likely seen the pattern. A…

  • May 8, 2026
  • Blog

The Right Kernel Fixes the “Dark Screen” HDMI Bug on CachyOS

UPDATE May 9, 2026 (FIXED???)Today’s update included kernel 7.0.5 and to test, I have switched back from the…

  • May 4, 2026
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Tracking 30 Days of CachyOS KDE Updates Plus Issues

I’ve relied on Linux as my primary OS since 1999. Until recently, my workflow was powered by a…

  • May 2, 2026
  • Blog

Why I Stopped Using Btrfs for My AI Workflow

A few days ago,I recently transitioned my AI rig from MX Linux AHS to CachyOS. Coming from MX,…

  • April 28, 2026
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MX Linux Made Me Stop Caring About Distributions

Note on Distro-Hopping: I have written extensively about my love for MX Linux, even claiming it ended my…

  • March 29, 2026
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MX Linux The Distribution That Ended My Distro-Hopping

UPDATE [May 2, 2026]: Due to an unusually hot spring and rising temperatures in my southwest-facing office, I’ve made…

  • March 29, 2026
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Ticket Back to the Future

Cooking at Home in the Age of AI When I was a child, eating out was a luxury.…

  • March 4, 2026
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How To Encrypt Files on MX Linux: GPG and Thunar 7z Guide

MX Linux offers two easy ways to encrypt files securely: terminal-based GPG for maximum control, and Thunar’s built-in…

  • December 15, 2025
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MX Linux AHS on the Zephyrus G15 Earned My Trust

My Zephyrus G15 isn’t just a laptop, it’s the heart of my entire operation. It’s my mobile office,…

  • December 14, 2025
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