Exploring Local LLMs with Ollama: My Journey and Practices

Local Large Language Models (LLMs) have been gaining traction as developers and enthusiasts seek more control over their AI tools without relying solely on cloud-based solutions….

November 27, 2024 · 4 min · 722 words · Jack Yu

Exploring Tailscale: Building Your Own Network Easily

I recently started experimenting with Tailscale, a tool that has significantly simplified the way I manage my personal network across devices. In this blog post, I’ll share how I…

November 27, 2024 · 3 min · 535 words · Jack Yu

Tips for Traveling in Vietnam: My Personal Experiences

Vietnam is a vibrant country with a rich culture, friendly people, and stunning landscapes. Recently, I spent some time exploring Vietnam, and I wanted to share some of my…

November 27, 2024 · 3 min · 527 words · Jack Yu

How to Choose the Right Fishing Gear: Tips from My Fishing Experiences

Over the years, I’ve gathered a lot of experience in fishing, especially in selecting the right gear. Choosing the appropriate rod, reel, line, and lure can significantly impact…

November 27, 2024 · 4 min · 698 words · Jack Yu

A Cloudflare WARP Failure and VPS Recovery Notes

A recovery note from a Cloudflare WARP failure that broke VPS connectivity, with the failure mode and rescue path documented.

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 420 words · Jack Yu

How to Use the HTTP API in TiDB with TLS Enabled

Many customers have TLS enabled, which is different from the lab environment.

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 56 words · Jack Yu

How to Deploy a Secure Transparent Gateway

After moving house, there are many more devices at home that need internet access. However, I don’t want to configure a proxy on each device, so I thought of using a transparent…

October 12, 2022 · 3 min · 499 words · Jack Yu

How to Set Up a Minecraft Bedrock Server Using Multipass

Recently, both of my kids have become interested in Minecraft, and some of their peers are also playing it. We previously bought the Switch version, but its online capabilities…

May 2, 2022 · 5 min · 894 words · Jack Yu

How to Create GitHub Verified Commits on a MacBook M1

One day, I impulsively turned on GitHub’s Vigilant mode.

February 12, 2022 · 1 min · 204 words · Jack Yu

How to Play Minecraft (Bedrock Edition) Cross-Platform

During the Chinese New Year holiday, I spent some time at home playing on the Switch with my child, and I ended up purchasing Minecraft (Bedrock Edition). In order to play…

February 3, 2022 · 1 min · 140 words · Jack Yu