Category: Technology
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ZETRIS
Zetris is a classic falling-blocks puzzle game, created as the first experiment to test the coding capabilities of Claude Sonnet 4, Anthropic’s AI. A project born from curiosity to explore how far artificial intelligence can go in creating functional and enjoyable games. The game is completely free, all the code is viewable directly on the…
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From Windows to Arch Linux: Chronicles of a Migration
My background in the IT industry has always fuelled a deep interest in open source systems. Despite this, migrating my personal PC from Windows to Linux was a decision I had kept putting off. I ran tests and lab work on external Linux servers — online VMs or home Raspberry Pis. The reasons for not…
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Matrix Synapse: Building Your Own Decentralized Communication Platform
Have you ever wanted to take back control of your online conversations, away from the large centralised platforms that collect your data? If the answer is yes, you’re in the right place. Today we explore Matrix, an open and decentralised protocol for real-time communication, and walk you step by step through installing Synapse, the reference…
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Gaming on Linux: Now Is the Right Time to Switch
Gaming on Linux: a revolution in progress For gamers, switching to Linux has always been a rather daunting prospect. The Wine project — which allows games built for Windows to run on Linux — has made incredible progress over the years. However, the level of difficulty and complexity has been a significant barrier for the…
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Automation…automation! Setting Up an Ansible Server
Automation…automation! Setting Up an Ansible Server for IT Automation Have you ever thought about automating the day-to-day operations of your IT infrastructure, but didn’t know where to start? Ansible is the ideal answer! This comprehensive guide will walk you step by step through configuring an Ansible server, showing you how to create a robust environment…
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Milan, Viale Melchiorre Gioia… A Journey Through Time: 5 Years of Apple Campaigns
Milan is a great construction site in constant evolution and, in recent years, has seen intense building and redevelopment activity — particularly in the former Varesine area, now occupied by imposing skyscrapers once unthinkable for Milan’s skyline.Numerous projects have profoundly changed the face of Milan from Garibaldi to Centrale, passing through Porta Nuova, the new…
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ChatGPT: A Reflection on OpenAI’s New Artificial Intelligence
There is a lot of talk these days about ChatGPT, the AI engine made freely available by OpenAI. For those unfamiliar: OpenAI has been developing Artificial Intelligence for various purposes for years. The innovative feature of this software is its ability to create content and correlate information from a vast library of texts, on which…
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GPU Liquid Cooling: Testing the NZXT Kraken X63 on an RTX 2080
Today the main component — and also the most expensive — of any gaming PC is undoubtedly the GPU… and it is unfortunately also the noisiest one under heavy loads. In my case, having the PC in the living room, this was quite annoying to those around me when I used it for extended periods,…
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PC Monitoring with OpenHWMonitor, Home Assistant and Grafana
If you’re a PC gaming enthusiast, you know how important it is to get the best possible performance from your hardware. With the rapid evolution of games and technology, the need to optimise your computer to ensure not only excellent performance but also good component longevity has become crucial. This desire stems both from the…
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Game Streaming: Cloud Gaming Services Compared (Stadia, GeForce Now, xCloud)
For some time I’ve been testing the various game streaming services to understand how truly usable they are and which is the best. I’ve run in-depth tests on Google Stadia and GeForce Now, while the opportunity to test Microsoft xCloud was more limited, as it was still in Beta. How I Tested the Services Game…