Adam

An artist and coder on the web.

Optimizing Virtualization | Comparing VMware VMDK and QEMU QCOW2 Formats

Explore the key differences between VMware's VMDK and QEMU's QCOW2 formats in virtualization. This comprehensive guide highlights the strengths and use cases of each format, providing detailed reasons for their preferences. Learn how to convert between VMDK and QCOW2 with a step-by-step tutorial for Debian systems, and discover which format best suits your virtualization needs.

Written by Adam in Proxmox on May 21st, 2024

Velocity Banking | A Guide to Reducing Your Mortgage Faster

Velocity banking is a financial strategy that uses a line of credit to make lump-sum payments towards a mortgage principal, thereby reducing total interest and shortening the loan term. It requires careful management of income and expenses, leveraging the difference (cash flow) to efficiently pay down the line of credit and repeat the process.

Written by Adam in Money on December 26th, 2023

Satoshi Circles | A New Perspective on Bitcoin's Price Predictions

This article introduces the "Satoshi Circles" method of predicting Bitcoin prices, which combines Fibonacci circles with Bitcoin halving events to forecast future market tops and trends.

Written by Adam in Bitcoin on November 9th, 2023

Mastering Iterative Dialog with Large Language Models

This blog post explores the concept of iterative dialog with Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, emphasizing the nuanced, contextually aware conversations that distinguish it from standard Q&A interactions, and explains how to navigate the AI's latent space to maximize the depth and relevance of its responses.

Written by Adam in AI on November 3rd, 2023

Concrete Causality

How Stochastic Electrodynamics Explains Quantum Effects

Written by Adam in Science on October 12th, 2023

How to Fix A Proxmox VM In An Error State

Because sometimes it no go.

Written by Adam in Proxmox on October 12th, 2023

The Epoch of Change

Passing Through the AI Evolution with Bitcoin in my Wallet

Written by Adam in Bitcoin on October 12th, 2023

How to Resizing Disk and Configuring Swap on a Debian VM in Proxmox

Because sometimes you just need more space.

Written by Adam in Proxmox on October 11th, 2023

How to Edit the Sources List in Debian

Proxmox Tricks

Written by Adam in Proxmox on September 30th, 2023

How to SSH Into a Debian Server Running on Proxmox

Proxmox Tricks

Written by Adam in Proxmox on September 30th, 2023

Setting Up and Managing a Minetest Mineclone2 Server on Debian-based Systems

Because Minetest is awesome!

Written by Adam in Gaming on September 30th, 2023

Whonix + I2P

A guide to enhancing online anonymity and security by integrating Whonix and I2P within a VirtualBox environment.

Written by Adam in Security on August 28th, 2023

How to Set Up i2pMail for Use with Thunderbird and K9mail | A Secure and Free Email

In this blog post, I walk you through setting up i2pMail on Thunderbird and K9mail. I also discuss the advantages of i2pMail and why its really secure when you're emailing other @mail.i2p addresses.

Written by Adam in Security on August 25th, 2023

Box Chain | A Decentralized Logistics Network

Introducing Box Chain - a decentralized logistics network enabling private, secure package delivery through crypto identities, zero-knowledge proofs, and a dynamic driver marketplace.

Written by Adam in Concepts on July 24th, 2023

Constantly Thinking | Questioning Cosmic Expansion Using The Redshift and Zero Point Energy

Is light really a constant? In this blog post by Adam Malin we theorize about redshift caused not by expanding space, but by changes in zero point energy field over cosmic time

Written by Adam in Science on July 12th, 2023

Metamodernism | A Blueprint for the Future

A comprehensive exploration of Metamodernism, its principles and influences across art, design, music, politics, and technology. This piece delves into how Metamodernism paves the way for a future that harmonizes grand narratives and individual nuances, and how it could shape the cultural, economic, and digital landscape of the future.

Written by Adam in Philosophy on July 9th, 2023

Jean Baudrillard | A Deep Dive into Modern Society and Culture

French philosopher Jean Baudrillard critically examined modern society and culture. He challenged notions of reality, consumerism, media, technology and their implications. Explore Baudrillard's groundbreaking concepts like simulation, hyperreality and symbolic exchange in my latest blog post.

Written by Adam in Philosophy on July 1st, 2023

Step-by-Step Guide | Adding an NFS Share from Synology NAS to Proxmox

Dive into our comprehensive guide where we explore how to effectively configure and add an NFS Share from a Synology NAS to your Proxmox virtualization platform. Whether you're new to Proxmox or looking to expand your storage options, we'll walk you through each step with clear instructions and crucial considerations, ensuring your setup process is smooth and successful.

Written by Adam in Proxmox on May 24th, 2023

Decentralization, Bitcoin, and the Future of Money | A Personal Journey

Written by Adam in Bitcoin on May 23rd, 2023

Disable Laptop Lid Action for Proxmox

Written by Adam in Proxmox on May 23rd, 2023