Category Archives: Digital Citizenship

CYDs (and Vibe Coding)

Posted on 2026-02-26 by M. Eric Carr

The ESP32 “CYD” (“Cheap Yellow Display”) is easy to use, especially when combined with Generative-AI-assisted coding… Continue reading →

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Socket to ’em

Posted on 2025-07-07 by M. Eric Carr

TCP and UDP sockets can enable Internet-aware programs to communicate directly with each other… Continue reading →

Posted in C, Coding, Digital, Digital Citizenship, HOW-TO, Internet, Linux, Networking, System Administration | Leave a comment

We Have ChatGPT At Home

Posted on 2025-01-31 by M. Eric Carr

The recent release of DeepSeek-R1 has posed a challenge to the established players in the LLM scene. While it may not be quite as powerful as the latest OpenAI models, R1 has demonstrated “chain of thought” and “mixture of experts” … Continue reading →

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The USB-C High Voltage Hydra: Don’t Get Bit!

Posted on 2024-07-29 by M. Eric Carr

USB-C multiple-device charging cables can subject devices to excessive voltage. Here’s the story. Continue reading →

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