Abstract If you’ve ever wanted to leverage your own “ChatGPT” at home, you have the ability with Ollama. I’ve included the instructions utilizing Docker and NVidia GPU(s). Requirements Hardwa...

An Abstract In an era where internet censorship is increasingly used to control the flow of information, accessing unbiased news sources can become a challenge. Governments, organizations, or inte...

An Abstract When people say “Why do I need digital privacy? I have nothing to hide” I ask them, “When you are in the bathroom do you shut the door?” When people are communicating 1:1 or in a pri...

An abstract Client-Side Scanning (CSS) is a technology that scans your files (photos, messages, etc.) on your device to detect harmful content. While designed to combat serious crimes, it raises p...

Why and What to Include on a Thumb Drive for Disaster Scenarios Disaster scenarios, whether natural, man-made or just “Tuesday”, often strike with little warning. Preparing for such events goes be...

An abstract There is a multitude of reasons why one would or should consider building a collection of specalized and generalist information available offline, and preserved in time. Whether one’s ...