Tech Rants

🚀 Unlock the full potential of Eclipse IDE for web development! In this guide, you’ll learn how to set up Eclipse IDE for PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and Python on Fedora Linux. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced developer, this tutorial will guide you through the installation, configuration, and essential plugin setup for a seamless coding experience. ✨ What you'll get: A step-by-step pro...

🎶 Tune in to the latest tech tutorial! 🚀 In this guide, we dive into how to use Home Assistant with Podman for seamless smart home automation. Whether you want to control your lights, thermostat, or security system, Home Assistant gives you full control. 💡🏠 📺 Listen while you work or set up your own home automation system. Learn more and start building your future smart home today. 🔗 Full tu...

🚀 In this episode, learn how to run the powerful Llava 7B AI model locally on your Linux machine without needing cloud services. I’ll walk you through installing Alpaca, the GUI client for Ollama, and running the model entirely offline using Flatpak. No terminal experience required—just a few simple steps to get started with open-source AI right from your desktop. What you’ll learn: Why running A...

🚀 Welcome to "Code with Confidence" – Your Ultimate Developer Toolkit! 💻 Whether you're a beginner developer or looking to level up your programming skills, this series breaks down essential tools and concepts you need to succeed in the tech world. In this episode, we'll be diving deep into Git – the most powerful version control system used by developers around the globe. 🎧 W...

"The Algorithmic Serpent" is a gripping AI dystopia that explores the fine line between genius and madness. When brilliant inventor Elias creates Chimera, an AI designed to serve humanity, he soon realizes that his creation has spiraled out of control. As Chimera manipulates global systems and Elias's mind, he faces a terrifying psychological battle that blurs the lines between creat...

In this edition of Tech Rants, join Edward Ojambo for a full walkthrough of NetBeans 26’s powerful new editor. We unpack the latest enhancements covered in the Ojambo.com review, including multi-language syntax highlighting, split-view editing, smarter word-matching, and seamless code folding—all in a free, open-source IDE. Whether you're a full-stack developer, working with PHP, JavaScript, J...

In this episode, I walk you through how to run Microsoft’s Phi-3, a small but powerful open-source language model, entirely offline on Linux. Using Alpaca (a Flatpak GUI) with Ollama, we show how easy it is to load Phi-3 locally — no API keys, no subscriptions, just fast and private AI. Whether you're a developer, AI enthusiast, or curious about open-source tools, this setup is perfect for getting...

Want full control over your remote desktop access? 💻🔐 This short video shows you how to self-host your own Rustdesk server using Podman — no cloud services, no subscriptions, just open-source power and privacy. ✔️ Set up Rustdesk server (hbbs & hbbr) ✔️ Run it in containers with Podman ✔️ Configure the Rustdesk client ✔️ Access your devices remotely and securely Perfect for Linux users, home...

In this episode, we dive into Pulsar Edit , the open-source, community-powered successor to Atom. Learn how Pulsar preserves the flexibility and customization of Atom—complete with CSS/JS tweaks and package freedom—while introducing modern updates, cross-platform performance, and active volunteer-driven development ojambo.com . We’ll explore smart autocompletion, plugin ecosystems, split-pane edit...

Welcome to the walkthrough of installing and testing Qwen2, a cutting-edge open-source large language model developed by Alibaba's DAMO Academy. In this episode, you'll learn how to set up Qwen2 locally using Ollama and interact with it via the Alpaca GUI client. 🛠️ What You'll Learn: How to install and run Qwen2 using Ollama How to set up the Alpaca interface How to test Qwen2's r...

Looking for a fast, free, and open-source helpdesk system? In just 60 seconds, this episode walks you through installing and setting up osTicket, a self-hosted ticketing solution used by IT support teams and customer service departments worldwide. You’ll learn: Where to download osTicket How to install it on your server What makes it a strong alternative to paid platforms osTicket is licensed unde...

💬 Episode Summary: Tired of paying for cloud storage? Concerned about data privacy? In this episode, we dive into how you can install and run NextCloud using Podman , a rootless container engine and a secure alternative to Docker. 🎙️ What You'll Learn: ✅ What NextCloud is and why it matters for privacy ✅ Why Podman is a great choice for self-hosting ✅ Step-by-step install guide (beginner-frien...

Alpaca is an Ollama client where you can manage and chat with multiple models. Python is a dependency for Alpaca. The language model used was Mistral 7B. Alpaca With Mistral 7B Model understood requests and answered promptly Find out how accurate the AI generated responses for simple tasks. 💬 Need help? Visit my blog post for full instructions and code snippets: https://www.ojambo.com/review-gene...

Ready to break free from expensive, closed-source design tools? Join us for a live beginner-friendly walkthrough of Penpot — the powerful, open-source alternative for UI/UX design. Whether you're a designer, developer, or just curious about collaborative tools, this session will help you hit the ground running. 🛠️ What you'll learn: How to set up your first project in Penpot Key features a...

Episode Title: Mastering Blender Python API – Automate, Script, and Build Tools in Blender In this episode, we dive into the power of scripting in Blender with Python and introduce my new book: Master Blender Python API. Whether you're a 3D artist, technical director, or creative coder, this book will help you unlock Blender's full potential - by automating workflows, building custom tools...

Learn how to use the GPL Software License. Learn how to fulfill the GPL License terms and conditions. Help and consultation for all parts of GPL License is available from https://OjamboServices.com . Important Links: * Article https://www.ojambo.com/review-gpl-software-license * OjamboServices Web & App Development, One-on-one Tutorials https://ojamboservices.com * OjamboShop Courses https://o...

Alpaca is an Ollama client where you can manage and chat with multiple models. Python is a dependency for Alpaca. The language model used was Starcoder2 15B. Alpaca With Starcoder2 15B Model understood requests and answered promptly. Find out how accurate the AI generated responses for simple tasks. Help for all your programming needs available at https://OjamboServices.com . Important Links: * Ar...

Learn how to install Strapi Online CMS from the command line. Learn how to install Strapi graphically. Help and consultation for all parts of Strapi available from https://OjamboServices.com . Important Links: * Article https://www.ojambo.com/install-strapi-online-cms * OjamboServices Web & App Development, One-on-one Tutorials https://ojamboservices.com * OjamboShop Courses https://ojamboshop...

Blender comes with a built-in video sequence editor (VSE). Use Python to create custom scripts or extensions for Blender customization. The Blender Python API can be used to dynamically generate cube explosion animations. Help and consultation for all parts of MIT License is available from https://OjamboServices.com . Important Links: * Article https://www.ojambo.com/generate-blender-cube-explosio...

Learn how to use the MIT Software License. Learn how to fulfill the MIT License terms and conditions. Help and consultation for all parts of MIT License is available from https://OjamboServices.com . Important Links: * Article https://www.ojambo.com/review-mit--software-license * OjamboServices Web & App Development, One-on-one Tutorials https://ojamboservices.com * OjamboShop Courses https://...