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Installing TensorFlow on HTPC

by B34rd in Tensorflow · 3 min read

TLDR: Yeah, this isn’t a how to guide or anything, it’s more my experience on leaping before I look. Don’t worry though, if you want to install TensorFlow on Windows 10, this will help if paired with

HTPC Part 2

by B34rd in Htpc · 2 min read

It has been a while since I did part 1. Once the system was up and running my kids didn’t give me any time to run benchmarks, change settings, or really have fun with the overclocking. I’ve finally

Aluminum Watercooling Fun

by B34rd in Watercooling · 2 min read

I was pondering the other day while pricing out parts for a new build about EK’s aluminum line and questioned to myself “Why don’t they have acrylic sides?”. After doing a bit of research I didn’t

Install RuiDa Laser Works in Arch/Manjaro Linux

by B34rd in Wine · 2 min read

So, I have a laser cutter/engraver that I put together from some scrap parts. Basically, I was poking around on eBay one day and a 50W CO2 laser showed up. I looked around for one at a decent price

HTPC Part 1

by B34rd in Htpc · 3 min read

My kids have been going crazy about video games lately. They want to play PS4, PS3, Nintendo Switch, etc all the time! I figured, why not try to combine all of that into one device, it will save a

Breathe New Life into 2009 Mac Pro

by B34rd in Arch · 7 min read

The Mac Pro circa 2009 is an amazing machine. The case is too damn beautiful to not show off and to be honest, the hardware isn’t a slouch either! It was and is a desktop server, with the dual Xeon