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Name that Ware September 2025
The Ware for September 2025 is shown below.
Thanks to Michael Dwyer for submitting this ware! I originally contemplated only showing the digital board to make the ware more challenging, but the analog part is so chaotically gorgeous I had to share it out of the aesthetic appreciation.
Despite the size and complexity of the system, there is no CPU. There was a day and age where it was fairly common to design systems without one. In many cases, a ROM-based FSM was more economical, offering better performance and consistent timing. This gave them an edge over MCUs when the flexibility afforded...
Winner, Name that Ware August 2025
The Ware for August 2025 is the Superboard II from an Ohio Scientific Challenger 1P. Congrats to Tibor Bartos for naming it. Email me for your prize!
How to Install LM Studio – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
LM Studio is a free, open-source desktop application that lets you download, run, and experiment with large language models (LLMs) entirely offline on your Linux machine. Unlike cloud-based AI services, LM Studio gives you complete control over your data—nothing leaves your computer. It supports hundreds of models from Hugging Face and other repositories, including Llama, […]
How to Install Logseq – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
Logseq is a free, open-source knowledge management and note-taking tool that uses bullet journaling principles and bi-directional linking to help you build a networked thought system. Unlike traditional note-taking apps, Logseq connects ideas across notes, making it ideal for researchers, writers, and developers who need to organize complex information. It stores notes locally in markdown […]
How to Install Frog – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
Frog is a free, open-source OCR tool that extracts text from screenshots, images, and QR codes. It runs offline on your Linux desktop, making it essential for capturing text from PDFs, videos, or any visual content you can’t copy-paste. Why Should You Install Frog? Frog solves the frustrating problem of text locked in images: Extract […]
How to Install Buzz – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
Buzz is a free, open-source audio transcription tool that brings OpenAI’s Whisper models to your Linux desktop. It runs completely offline, ensuring your files never leave your machine—crucial for privacy. Buzz processes everything locally using AI models trained on diverse languages and accents, supporting batch transcription, real-time recording, and multiple output formats. Why Install Buzz […]
How to Install Upscayl – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
Upscayl is a free, open-source AI image upscaler that runs entirely offline on your Linux machine. It offers batch processing, multiple AI models (including RealESRGAN), and preserves image quality without cloud dependencies or subscription fees. However, installing it correctly requires specific dependencies and configuration steps that vary by distribution. Why Install Upscayl on Linux? Upscayl […]
Free Stuff - April 2025
The belated April 2025 recipient for the Great Scott Gadgets Free Stuff Program is Ashen Chathuranga from Sri Lanka! Ashen is a university student who plans to use the HackRF One we are sending him for multiple academic projects, including an open source satellite monitoring station and researching radio wave penetration. We are glad we could provide Ashen with equipment to further his education and support his academic journey!
The AI Emperor Has No Clothes
The AI Emperor Has No Clothes
If the size of the current AI bubble can be estimated by how many
AI job offers AI product review offers AI service paid sponsorship offers AI creator representation offersI receive per day... then I'd say we're nearing the pop.
There is no way the trillions of dollars of valuation placed on AI companies can be backed by any amount of future profit.
Jeff Geerling September 29, 2025Free Stuff - March 2025
The belated March 2025 recipient for the Great Scott Gadgets Free Stuff Program is Mrinal Kumar from India! Mrinal is currently running a small, free cybersecurity learning group for young adults aged 18-21 who come from financially limited backgrounds. Currently, there are about 15 students who actively participate in regular meetings to study the fundamentals of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and responsible digital security practices.
We will be sending Mrinal and his students a HackRF One so he can introduce them to software-based cybersecurity and the world of wireless and RF security. He tells us that they will explore signals, learn about...