The Case of the Phantom Wi-Fi

The Case of the Phantom Wi-Fi: A Cautionary Tale of Network Madness As we left off in our previous installment, Chris was just getting settled into his new job at the coffee shop-turned-computer-store. He had barely 20 minutes under his belt when disaster struck. The phone rang, shrill and insistent. It was Bob from sales. […]

Continue Reading

Setting Up Ollama and Open WebUI on Windows Using Docker Desktop: A Comprehensive Guide

In the world of AI, running local language models is increasingly accessible for Windows users. Thanks to tools like Ollama and Open WebUI, you can now deploy advanced models on your system. Ollama specializes in making large language models (LLMs) accessible through a command-line interface, and Open WebUI provides a user-friendly platform that integrates these […]

Continue Reading

OPNsense or pfSense

When comparing OPNsense and pfSense, both firewall solutions offer similar core performance on the same hardware, as they are based on FreeBSD. However, their differences become apparent in packet processing, networking optimizations, and resource usage. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences in performance and speed: 1. Packet Processing and Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS) 2. Networking […]

Continue Reading

MetroNet 5Gbps Fast or no……

Metronet’s 5Gbps/5Gbps fiber internet plan offers impressive speeds that are perfect for data-heavy activities such as 4K video streaming, cloud-based gaming, large file transfers, and supporting multiple connected devices in large households. However, many users find that speed tests don’t always reflect the full potential of 5Gbps. This discrepancy often stems from the limitations of […]

Continue Reading