Blog
2024
Base Mac Mini M4, The alternatives for Low-End NVIDIA Hardware for Inference
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How the Mac Mini M4 has enabled affordable Local LLM inference and making VRAM-starved NVIDIA cards obsolete for low power and low cost
The Strawberry Challenge, When LLMs Need Tools to Count
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Around October 2024, The infamous “How many R’s are in strawberry?” question has become a fascinating litmus test for Large Language Models, exposing a fundamental limitation in how these systems process text.
FUTO Keyboard with Whisper - Offline Voice Input on Android
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Setting up FUTO keyboard on Android with local Whisper models for private voice typing
The Case for Software Isolationism
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The current software landscape of 2025 is problematic, with most applications requiring online connectivity, containing ads, or depending on servers that can be shut down without notice. This has made the concept of self-reliant, offline-capable software more appealing.
Concurrency in LLMs - Why It Matters More Than size of LLM
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Understanding why handling multiple requests beats raw token speed for my local LLM deployments.
2023
Is AGI impossible ?
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It is outright impossible.
Troubleshooting USB Issues on AM4 Platform
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Documenting USB connectivity problems on AM4 boards and workarounds that actually work
2021
Cell Shape Analysis Using Voltage Sensors and Microfabricated Substrates
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Investigating cellular morphology through microfabricated substrates and voltage sensor analysis
2018
Why Soap Makes Cells Go Rogue, The Science of Cell Detachment
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Ever wonder what happens when you wash your hands with soap? It’s not just dirt that gets washed away. Discover how the same principle that cleans your hands can make cells lose their grip and float around.