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Arduino and Qualcomm: When the Maker World Meets High-Performance Silicon
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Written by Renato L. Garzillo, P.Eng.Published on Garzillo.net • Technology • Embedded Systems Embedded computing stands at a crossroads. On one side, the maker movement—symbolized by platforms like Arduino—championed simplicity,…
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Ollama: Bringing Large Language Models Home
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Published on October 10, 2025 by Renato L. Garzillo Running large language models locally — the next step in AI autonomy. Large Language Models (LLMs) are rapidly transforming what software…
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🥊 “This is boxing… not a mule fight!” — Señor Ramon
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Thinking about yesterday’s fight between Popó and Wanderlei Silva, I couldn’t help but laugh at a mental image that popped into my head:👉 Wanderlei in the corner, receiving strategic instructions……
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Concordia Students Launch Rocket Toward Space from Northern Quebec
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Photo: Space Concordia team posing during a field test Source: Concordia University In August 2025, a team of students from Concordia University (Montreal) wrote a new chapter in Canadian aerospace…
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A Decade‑Old Snapshot on MikroTik’s Site—And a Timely Reminder
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While assembling a new VPN concentrator for a private client last week, I headed to MikroTik’s download portal to fetch the latest long‑term RouterOS release. In the middle of skimming…
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Something’s Fishy: Hidden Components in Renewable-Energy Systems Raise Doubts and Uncertainty
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Introduction There is no doubt that access to renewable-energy technology has created a new technical dependency on specialised electronic systems. Many of these devices, even when sourced from reputable manufacturers,…
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Leveraging OODA Methodology for Adaptive Decision-Making in a Dynamic World
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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to make swift and effective decisions is paramount for success. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, methodologies like OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act)…
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What Is a FabLab and Why Is It Important for Engineering and the Community
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Recently, during my Fabrication Numérique course at Cégep de l’Outaouais, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the world of FabLabs. For those who might not be familiar, a…
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💡 The Difference Between Suppliers: A Powerful Insight
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💡 The Difference Between Suppliers and Specialists: A Powerful Insight Recently, I had a conversation with a retired Canadian government procurement officer that provided a valuable perspective I would like…
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Terry Fox: A Symbol of Commitment and Resilience
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I live in the Ottawa region and often find myself passing through the city center, especially near the Parliament. One of the monuments that has always caught my attention is…
