Tech Rants

Tired of blurry webcams? 📸 This 60-second clip reveals the powerful, free tool (scrcpy) that lets you use your high-res phone camera as your desktop's webcam and control it all from your PC! Boost your video quality for meetings, streams, and content creation instantly. No more fumbling with your phone! Ready to see the full setup? Read the full deep-dive on my blog: https://www.ojambo.com/co...

In this episode, I walk you through installing PearAI on Fedora Linux. PearAI is an open-source AI code editor built on Visual Studio Code, offering built-in AI tools like chat, code generation, and contextual assistance — all inside a free and familiar interface. Perfect for developers and students looking to level up their workflow using open-source tools. Read the blog post: https://ojambo.com/...

You’ve seen them: sites with blinking text, 20-font pages, forced navigation, and pop-up hell. We’re doing a rapid-fire critique of the worst web design trends that are actively killing conversions and damaging brands. A great website should be an asset, not an obstacle. Tune in to hear the breakdown. Want to see the painful visuals for yourself and get the 10-point checklist for fixing these issu...

Learn the ultimate modern workflow for deploying the Froxlor web hosting panel securely! This audio guide breaks down the process of using Podman (the daemonless alternative to Docker) and podman-compose to set up a full stack: Nginx, MariaDB, and Froxlor, all pre-configured with a Wildcard SSL. If you've ever struggled with containerizing web panels or managing multiple SSL certificates, this...

Discover how to run text-to-video AI workflows locally on Linux using ComfyUI and the AMD Instinct Mi60 GPU. In this episode, we explore alternative workflows and GPU-efficient templates beyond WAN 2.2 TI2V 14B for faster, smoother video generation. 🔗 Full video tutorial: https://youtube.com/live/PIBMt8psLKQ 🔗 Earlier blog on WAN 2.2 TI2V 14B setup: https://ojambo.com/review-generative-ai-wan-2-...

Team Red, your time is now! 🚀 Tired of seeing all the best AI video tutorials focused only on NVIDIA? We break down the exact ComfyUI workflow to get the powerful WAN 2.2 Text-to-Video 14B model running flawlessly on your AMD graphics card using ROCm. This isn't a hack-it’s the optimized configuration for low VRAM and high-quality cinematic results. In this episode, we reveal the specific sam...

Level up your web application development! This is the audio companion to our Ask Me Anything (AMA) live stream on advanced file handling. We break down the process of using PHP and the Fetch API to handle Multiple File Uploads, generate Thumbnails, and implement Dynamic Image Resizing efficiently. This session follows our guide on AJAX file uploads and gives you the high-level insights and Q&...

Ready to secure your web app? This episode is the backend masterclass! We dissect the PHP logic necessary to handle multiple file uploads sent via the Fetch API. You'll learn essential steps like server-side validation, secure file storage, and using MariaDB to manage file metadata, replacement, and deletion. Stop building vulnerable upload features! Links to the visual resources: Watch the fu...

Stop dealing with clunky file upload forms! In this episode, we dive into the clean, modern approach for handling multiple file uploads on the frontend. We explore using semantic HTML5, CSS for a sleek drag-and-drop zone, and the powerful, promise-based Fetch API for sending data asynchronously. This is the ultimate tutorial to level up your front-end skills, making your web apps faster and more u...

Tired of manual 3D modeling? Learn how to automate asset creation using the Blender Python API! In this quick episode, we cover generating a low-poly Tensegrity Table with a simple Python script and displaying the interactive model online using Google's <model-viewer>. This is the perfect beginner project to bridge coding and 3D design. Listen in and start coding your 3D world! Watch the...

Tired of complex or expensive Git hosting? In this quick segment, we introduce Gitblit, the lightweight, pure Java solution for managing your private Git repositories. Learn why this open-source tool is the perfect choice for individuals and small teams. We discuss the benefits and mention how you can easily deploy it using a container tool like Podman. Want the full installation guide? Blog Artic...

Stop feeling the lag! This episode breaks down the Zed code editor—a high-performance, Rust-built, GPU-accelerated editor that is challenging the dominance of VS Code. We dive into its zero-latency typing, revolutionary built-in AI for refactoring, and first-class collaborative features. Is this the flow state you've been missing? Tune in to find out if Zed is the perfect professional developm...

In this episode, learn how to install LibreOffice Online, the powerful open source office suite you can self-host on your own server using Podman. Whether you're looking for a private Google Docs alternative or want full control over your documents, this guide covers everything you need to get started. Read the full step-by-step blog article here: https://ojambo.com/how-to-install-libreoffice-...

Unlock the cinematic potential of your AI video generation! This episode is the audio companion to my deep-dive tutorial on configuring ComfyUI and the Wan 2.2 TI2V 5B model for peak performance and better quality output. We focus on advanced settings—like optimizing KSampler step counts, CFG scale, and resolution—specifically tailored for high-performance AMD hardware, including the Instinct Mi60...

In this episode, I break down the step-by-step process of installing and running the powerful Wan 2.2 TI2V 5B AI model in ComfyUI. Perfect for beginners, this guide will walk you through downloading, configuring, and running the AI model with ease. Whether you're into AI, machine learning, or Python, this setup guide will help you unlock the full potential of Generative AI. For detailed instru...

Learn how to build a secure multiple file upload system in PHP and store file data in a MariaDB database. This episode covers creating an HTML form, validating files, using prepared statements, and writing clean, secure PHP code for real-world backend use. Full tutorial and screencast here: https://www.ojambo.com/upload-multiple-files-using-php-and-mariadb https://youtube.com/live/X7uqgZPhOCY For...

In this quick breakdown, we cover how to create a responsive, full-page scroll animation using only HTML5 and CSS3 - no JavaScript needed. Great for beginner web designers or developers looking to build fast-loading, modern UI effects. Full blog post: https://ojambo.com/css3-full-page-scroll-animation-with-no-javascript Watch the full video tutorial: https://youtube.com/live/ATyZmxqUIXY Check out...

In this episode, we explore whether Pitivi or Flowblade can serve as serious Linux-based replacements for Blender’s Video Sequence Editor (VSE). We test them with the powerful AMD Instinct Mi60 (32GB HBM2) GPU and compare encoding features like color depth, keyframe interval, max b-frames, audio bitrate, and more. Watch the full video breakdown here: https://youtube.com/live/f_zKeqhZHKE 📚 Program...

Discover how to generate a low-poly claw hammer using Blender’s Python API and display it interactively on your website with the model-viewer web component. Perfect for beginners and web developers looking to add custom 3D content to their projects. Get the full tutorial here: https://ojambo.com/generate-low-poly-hammer-with-blender-python-api-for-website Watch the full video tutorial here: https:...

Looking to take control of your Git repositories? In this episode, learn how to set up Gitolite, an open-source Git server, inside a container using Podman—no Docker required. Perfect for developers and DevOps enthusiasts who want a secure, self-hosted Git solution. For detailed instructions, visit the blog article: https://ojambo.com/get-started-with-gitolite-open-source-git-hosting-on-your-own-s...

In this episode, we continue exploring Linux alternatives to Blender VSE by testing Cinelerra GG and DaVinci Resolve. Can either of these leverage the AMD Instinct Mi60 32GB HBM2 GPU for smooth rendering? We dive into installation, performance, and usability on Linux. 📺 Watch the full video: https://youtube.com/live/sCP8-bgnI4o 📚 My programming books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Ojambo/...

In this episode, we dive into the powerful open-source IDE KDevelop, and I'll guide you step-by-step through installing it on Fedora Linux. Discover key features like code completion, integrated debugging, and project management. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned programmer, KDevelop is a fantastic tool to streamline your development process. Check out the full blog article for more...

In this episode, learn how to install Matomo, a powerful open-source alternative to Google Analytics, using Podman or Podman Compose. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through everything you need to self-host your own privacy-first web analytics platform. Full blog article: https://ojambo.com/how-to-install-matomo-a-web-analytics-platform Watch the full video tutorial on YouTube: https://yout...

Running generative AI on the AMD Instinct MI60 pushed my GPU to its thermal limits. In this episode, I explain how manually controlling the 40mm fan shroud with CoolerControl saved my setup from overheating. 🔗 Full blog article: https://ojambo.com/review-generative-ai-deepseek-r1-32b-model 📺 Watch the full video walkthrough: https://youtube.com/live/UgmGdTh7NVw 📚 Programming books: https://www....

Explore how to run the powerful open-source DeepSeek-R1 32B language model locally on Fedora 42 using Ollama. Perfect for AI enthusiasts and developers, this episode covers installation tips, Python API usage, and resources for learning Python. Read the full guide here: https://ojambo.com/review-generative-ai-deepseek-r1-32b-model Watch the full video tutorial here: https://youtube.com/live/YvANa2...