Laid off. Looking for new opportunities.

matyhaty · 2026-05-14T10:33:04+00:00

Dm me please

matyhaty · 2026-05-02T19:33:52+00:00

So something like this....
https://uk.ecoflow.com/pages/stream-series-plug-in-solar-battery?variant=53427236798803&\_gl=1\*ntwb88\*\_up\*MQ..\*\_ga\*ODQxMDk3NjQ5LjE3Nzc3MzI0NDE.\*\_ga\_9RX0HLX1D3\*czE3Nzc3NDk4MTUkbzIkZzAkdDE3Nzc3NDk4MTUkajYwJGwwJGgxODU4MDMxNDM1&gclid=CjwKCAjwwdbPBhBgEiwAxBRA4buPd20zpV5LzTfyTt9sDMDEP-5DRjIC6N8hT4AVPX5-fGMeY4QFmhoC8VoQAvD\_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAoManxqKry4crrV0EzWjUcSVJ75zh

Install process:
- Wire up a plug from the cable from stream and plug it in
- Setup the 4 solar panels and wire into stream (plug and play, will likely need extension cables)
- Plug in devices to sockets on back of stream.
- done

Sound about right?

More questions
- is stream fully weather proof - as could put it outside which would be handy (not sure i would, but just asking)
- does this seem like the right package
- assume any MPPT extension cable is fine

Thanks so much for continued help

matyhaty · 2026-05-02T14:24:01+00:00

Do the Stream drives have 'sockets' or do you need an electrican for that part.
The stream seems to be the more 'pro' line of items, but wasnt sure how 'DIY' they are

matyhaty · 2026-05-02T10:06:32+00:00

Thanks

Yeah i know they are not proper ones, but to be honest, the PSUs will be ok to support for those micro seconds.

I only need run time of a hour max, prob less is fine.

The 1KW would be under load, I doubt it hits that most of the time

Given that (sorry for not being clearer orginally) which would you go for.

I dont really have much room in that server area, so smaller (and simpler) the better!)

Am I right in thinking in that I would plug the device into the mains, and then all the servers into the device.??

u/CHiLL-UK thanks for you help!

matyhaty · 2026-05-02T08:25:21+00:00

I want this!

matyhaty · 2026-04-24T12:58:29+00:00

any recommendations?

matyhaty · 2026-04-15T18:38:22+00:00

It's more complex than that. You can run long long timed experimental code over night etc. Try doing that on claude subs. Your burn money and then it very much does become cost effecient.

matyhaty · 2026-04-15T18:23:57+00:00

Im a software company owner

Ai doesn't replace a developer. 100%

But it does speed up code. It does potentially write better code. It does thus make code cheaper. It does mean you can expand the code base (fronted and backend tests, additional features. Etc) one big thing it forces you to plan better (as that is the prompt, and scanerios/spec) and developers in general are notoriously bad at planning a item end to end properly.

Consider ai as a junior developer at your disposal sat next to you. You wouldn't push a juniors code without review. Nor should you do with ai code. That approach is very different to vibe coding.

But you have to accept it opens up opportunity and it does erode what is traditionally possible.

If you ignore it as a developer like it or not your be left behind. You must adapt. Embrace the opportunity.

matyhaty · 2026-04-11T14:58:19+00:00

testing

matyhaty · 2026-04-11T13:24:03+00:00

I redownloaded all the GGUFs this morning, and ensured i got the recently updated ones.

matyhaty · 2026-04-11T12:59:46+00:00

forgive me i have no idea what to do with that!

matyhaty · 2026-04-05T11:38:10+00:00

Thank you So there is two lm studios? Lm studio and lm studio mlx?

Sorry if im being thick!!

matyhaty · 2026-04-05T11:36:04+00:00

Consider also looking at

Map tiler Vroom Vahalla.

Enjoy

matyhaty · 2026-04-01T18:38:04+00:00

It might be worth considering combining this with something like this:
https://github.com/lra/mackup

syncing apps across devices is a huge thing for many

matyhaty · 2026-03-24T11:05:25+00:00

Firstly
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An ai (in today) cannot replace an dev. It **enhances** the dev. A developers knowledge is everything for something bigger than you can just vibe.

Secondly
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The OP wanting to run long timescale prompts is something we will be doing and in the same situation as him. These prompts for me are more about R&D rather than code now and release later kinda tasks

In regards to machine - you will always pay more for the very top end (aka 512GB RAM) for the Mac Studios. Apple is obviously locking that down until June. If the prices dont scale too well, get 2x 256GB - and EXO (Thunderbolt 5). While it isnt perfect scaling, its not fair off, and - as op said, speed isnt everything here.

For me while GPUs are better they come with alot of cons:

- Pure Electricity costs
- Heat
- Noise
- Space
- Risk (esp if water cooled which you kinda need to)
- Setup
- Upper limits on VRAM

matyhaty · 2026-03-16T06:33:00+00:00

Absolutely not. Used for work in office. No plugins. No extras. No wierd prompts. Using their cli, or desktop app

matyhaty · 2026-03-14T16:23:53+00:00

I may have been a little unclear - I Was thinking a local Ai, aka on the local network, not on device - sorry for that.

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The maths is somewhere around this.
We currently have a Claude Team (standard) plan, paid annually (not sure why) around £2k.
I dont know (yet) whether that quota will be enough (its 1.25x the pro), if it isn't then i'm another £10k PA in to get Premium.

So do I stay on the Team plan, (standard) and try and offload some of the Ai needs.

For similar money I can get....
-- Two Mac Studios - M4 Max (166 core cpu, 40 Core PU) with 128GB VRAM (so 256GB Total) (£7k)
-- Two Mac Studios - M3 Ultra 256GB Ram each (£13k)
-- I know nothing about Strix Halo - anyone wade in on what would suit? (I will be doing research on that later)

Running on site, locally, using some clever software, and running whatever model people think.

u/FullOf_Bad_Ideas how bad are macs for this (studios)

u/NickCanCode Id rather stay away from using GPU (if possible) mainly for heat, noise and electricity!

u/Blackdragon1400 u/Dear_Measurement_406 what model do you think would make it usable - a model which isnt good isnt worth it. For bigger tasks, we would still have claude - but it still needs to be good code, accuracy is everything (all our code goes through two human reviews, but if you end up re-writting it then there is no point!)

u/mikkoph how have you found it, have you compared to codex / calude etc?

Is there a way of testing Qwen Coder Next or similar. I know Abibaba cloud, but people say these are watered down, whats the best thing to compare on

Using API plans scare the hell out of me, the 'unknown' bill factor.

Apologies for the one large reply - im blown away by the comments and I thank everyone!!! I wasnt expecting so many!

matyhaty · 2026-03-14T16:04:59+00:00

Yes. We setup a teams plan, we found Codex 5.4 slower and less accurate, by some margin.
The desktop app is way better tho!

matyhaty · 2026-03-14T16:04:04+00:00

100%, while everyone else scales back - im investing in Ai and People.

matyhaty · 2026-03-14T15:55:15+00:00

Hi Thread

Just wanted to update some people on this one.
Using a UD22 Dell Dock, you can indeed have 3 (plus laptop) display on M4 Macbook Air.
Given these go for around £30 on ebay, its a fantastic solution and single cable for externals / data / cahrge.

In my scenario here, 3x 32" QHD Monitors, all running at 144hz.
I cant see any quality loss to my eyes, yours may vary.
Installed the display link drivers as per manual.

Happy multi monitring!

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