From Notes to Documentation: Where Joplin Fits in a Technical Workflow
Using Joplin as a capture layer for field notes allows working understanding to be recorded early, then formalised into configuration or documentation once verified.
Technology
Context Switching for General Purpose LLM Interaction
This post proposes a lightweight context-switching layer applied over structured prompt frameworks such as LangGPT, allowing behavioural constraints to activate only when conversational context requires them. This reduces unnecessary response overhead in general-purpose LLM interaction.
Searx – Self-Hosted Private Metasearch
Searx is an open-source metasearch engine that you can host yourself.
Install Searx on your workstation and you can begin using your own local private metasearch engine. Alternately Searx can be added to a server in your local network for others to use in the office or home, With some networking changes it can be served over the internet and accessible everywhere, though this can have security and bandwidth implications, so should not be done without reasoned consideration.
Which Note-Taking Tool is Right for You? Joplin vs. Evernote
In his book Building a Second Brain, Tiago Forte outlines the four powerful characteristics/capabilities of a note-taking application; the ability to handle multimedia, informality, open-endedness,… Read More »Which Note-Taking Tool is Right for You? Joplin vs. Evernote
The Pros and Cons of Python and Julia for Scientific Computing
Concise comparison of Python and Julia for scientific computing, covering performance characteristics, ecosystem maturity, numerical workflows, and practical considerations for developers assessing Julia alongside established Python tooling.
Overview of ArangoDB and Neo4j Graph Databases
Introduction Graph databases are widely used in a variety of industries, including: Overall, graph databases are well-suited for applications that involve complex relationships and connections… Read More »Overview of ArangoDB and Neo4j Graph Databases
Parallel Processing Techniques in Python
Preparation Before considering methods for parallelizing a computation, it is important to first identify and eliminate any unnecessary computation that may be slowing down your… Read More »Parallel Processing Techniques in Python
Resolve Android Proxy Auto-Configuration Issues
The Issue We will be looking at proxy autoconfiguration issue that has affected Android users when a proxy.pac file is used. This issue appears to… Read More »Resolve Android Proxy Auto-Configuration Issues
Lumen and Privacy on Android
When you add a new app to your phone, how do you know where it sends data? The app is a black box from a… Read More »Lumen and Privacy on Android
Docker CLI Script
Sometimes while working on the command line, you want to take a quick look inside a running container, then get on with other things without… Read More »Docker CLI Script