Notes from the system
Notes on systems, development, automation, databases, IT design… and some gaming when it is worth it. Written when there is something worth sharing.
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…
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…
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…
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…
You know that feeling of disorientation when, seized by the sudden urge to play The Witcher 3, you find yourself wandering through endless tabs of Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG and Ubisoft Connect without remembering which platform you bought it on? Or that primordial frustration when, craving a nostalgic dive into Monkey Island, you have…
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…
If you’ve ever been curious about setting up a GitLab Community Edition (CE) server with Docker and Docker Compose, you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through every step needed to create an efficient, ready-to-use GitLab environment. But first, let’s take a step back: what makes GitLab and Docker such a winning…
I finished Phantom Liberty several days ago and wanted to share some thoughts on this stunning DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 — which, apparently, will be the first and last we’ll see for this title. I have a few scattered reflections to share… so let’s try to go in order… All spoiler-free, I promise! The Best…
I recently had to deal with a simple but curious problem — one of those where once you’ve solved it you think: “I really need to remember this one for the future!” Since it’s something that can be useful to everyone in everyday life, I thought I’d share it briefly. The Problem I was trying…
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…
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…
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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