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Tech Rants
Edward Ojambo
233 episodes
1 day ago
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Discuss the good, the ridiculous and the absurd to separate the hype from reality
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Optimizing HTML5 Rubik's Cube Projects

Optimizing HTML5 Rubik's Cube projects for better performance.


Full tutorial: https://ojambo.com/ai-vs-bottlenecks-modernizing-an-html5-rubiks-cube-for-performance


Video: https://youtube.com/live/JlAQXNbZ-hQ


Book: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-JavaScript-Programming-Beginner-Guide/dp/B0DRDB2P2P


Course: https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-javascript


Tutoring: https://ojambo.com/contact


#WebDevelopment #Coding

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5 hours ago
41 minutes 54 seconds

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Build a 3D Rubik's Cube with JavaScript - Coding Tutorial

Code a 3D Rubik's Cube in your browser!

Learn HTML5, JavaScript, and WebGL with this interactive tutorial.


Get the full code and walkthrough:

https://ojambo.com/html5-webgl-building-an-interactive-3d-puzzle


Watch the full video:

https://youtube.com/live/Ct_6onydKuo


Learn more with my:

📖 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-JavaScript-Programming-Beginner-Guide/dp/B0DRDB2P2P

🎓 Course: https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-javascript

👨‍🏫 Tutoring: https://ojambo.com/contact


#WebDevelopment #JavaScript #CodingTutorial #WebGL #3DGraphics

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1 day ago
49 minutes 5 seconds

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Generating Animated Snow with Blender Python API

In this episode, we dive into the intersection of 3D automation and web development. Learn how to leverage the Blender Python API to create a particle-based Animated Snow animation from scratch. We discuss the technical nuances of Blender 5.0, including using the Courtyard EXR for HDR lighting and optimizing assets for the browser.


We also cover the essential workflow for exporting GLB files and using KTX2 Basis texture compression to ensure your web-based 3D models load instantly. Whether you are a developer looking to automate 3D assets or a 3D artist exploring Python, this breakdown has you covered.


Long-form Video: https://youtube.com/live/upy_AA9gZis Full Blog Article & Script: https://ojambo.com/generate-snow-animation-with-blender-python-api-for-website


Resources:

• Learning Python Book: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Python-Programming-eBook-Beginners-ebook/dp/B0D8BQ5X99


• Mastering Blender Python API Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Blender-Python-API-Programming-ebook/dp/B0FCCQKFFZ


• Python Course: https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-python


• 1-on-1 Tutorials: https://ojambo.com/contact


#Blender3D #PythonAPI #Web3D #Coding #Automation #3DDesign

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2 days ago
46 minutes 34 seconds

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Organic Maps Privacy Focused Navigation for Android

Discover how to install and use Organic Maps, an open-source navigation app that prioritizes user privacy.


This podcast guides you through the installation process on a Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra, upgraded to Android 8.0.


Learn about the key features of Organic Maps, including offline maps, turn-by-turn navigation, and customizable settings.


Perfect for privacy-conscious users who want a reliable GPS app without compromising their data.


For more details, visit the blog article at https://ojambo.com/organic-maps-private-gps-app and watch the long-form video at https://youtube.com/live/Bl_3MhSlcGg.


For programming books, visit https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Ojambo/author/B0D94QM76N.


For online programming courses, visit https://ojamboshop.com/product-category/course.


For one-on-one programming tutorials, visit https://ojambo.com/contact.


For consulting services, visit https://ojamboservices.com/contact.


#OrganicMaps #OpenSource #PrivacyFocused #GPSNavigation #AndroidApp #SonyXperia #TechTutorial #MobileApps #NavigationApp #OfflineMaps

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3 days ago
1 hour 2 minutes 3 seconds

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JMonkeyEngine Fedora Quick‑Start

Install JMonkeyEngine on Fedora in under a minute.


Full step‑by‑step guide with screenshots: https://ojambo.com/java-game-framework-jmonkeyengine.


Watch the complete tutorial video: https://youtube.com/live/yCGGZYmJ_G4.


Learn deeper with my programming books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Ojambo/author/B0D94QM76N.


Enroll in hands‑on courses for game development: https://ojamboshop.com/product-category/course.


Need personal help or migration services? Contact me: https://ojambo.com/contact.


This short guide gets you coding faster.

It’s perfect for beginners and seasoned developers alike.

Follow the links for more resources and support.


#JMonkeyEngine #FedoraLinux #GameDev #OpenSource #Java

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4 days ago
54 minutes 25 seconds

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Excalidraw Tutorial

Get started with Excalidraw.


A free and open-source virtual whiteboard tool.


Learn how to use it to create diagrams and collaborate with others.


Check out the blog article https://ojambo.com/get-started-with-excalidraw-open-source-virtual-whiteboard-tool.


Watch the full video https://youtube.com/live/nH-dWObzTFQ.


If you're interested in learning more about JavaScript.


Check out my book https://www.amazon.com/Learning-JavaScript-Programming-Beginner-Guide/dp/B0DRDB2P2P.


Or take my online course https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-javascript.


Need help with Excalidraw or want one-on-one programming tutorials?


Contact me at https://ojambo.com/contact.


Subscribe to my channel for more tutorials and content.


Like and share this video with your friends and colleagues.


#Excalidraw #OpenSource #VirtualWhiteboard #Collaboration #Productivity

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5 days ago
35 minutes 45 seconds

Tech Rants
Local AI Coding: Qwen2.5-Coder 7B with Open WebUI and Ollama

In this episode, we explore how to set up a private and powerful local development environment using Qwen2.5-Coder 7B. Learn how to use the Ollama backend and Open WebUI to create a secure, subscription-free coding assistant on your own hardware. We discuss the Apache License 2.0 and why this open-source model is a game-changer for developers.


Read the full blog article: https://ojambo.com/review-generative-ai-qwen2-5-coder-7b-model


Watch the full video: https://youtube.com/live/cbRNBRdIZog


Resources & Services:

Learning Python eBook: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Python-Programming-eBook-Beginners-ebook/dp/B0D8BQ5X99

Learning Python Course: https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-python

1-on-1 Python Tutorials: https://ojambo.com/contact

AI Installation & Migration: https://ojamboservices.com/contact


#AI #Python #Qwen2 #Ollama #OpenWebUI #OpenSource #Coding #LocalLLM

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6 days ago
1 hour 21 minutes 59 seconds

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Mastering PHPUnit Testing with MariaDB Integration

Hey developers! In this tutorial, we cover how to set up a basic PHP application that connects to an existing MariaDB database table and performs essential operations. Check out the full blog article for more detailed instructions and additional resources!


Link: https://ojambo.com/master-phpunit-testing-with-mariadb-integration-for-developers


Long-Form Video: https://youtube.com/live/5thcE690QI8


I have a book called "Learning PHP" available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-PHP-Programming-Edward-Ojambo-ebook/dp/B0D442PR8T


Also, check out my online course "Learning PHP":

https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-php


And I'm available for one-on-one programming tutorials and updating or migration of your PHP applications:

https://ojambo.com/contact


#phpunit #testing #mariadb #phpdevelopment #softwaretesting #unittesting

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1 week ago
1 hour 19 seconds

Tech Rants
Learn HTML5 3D HDR Image Slideshows With Three.js

Discover how to create stunning 3D HDR image slideshows using HTML5 and Three.js.


Full tutorial and code: https://ojambo.com/build-an-html5-hdr-image-slideshow-using-three-js


Watch the long form video: https://youtube.com/live/bOIGwbU0Vgk


Learn JavaScript with my book: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-JavaScript-Programming-Beginner-Guide/dp/B0DRDB2P2P


Enroll in the online course: https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-javascript


Book one-on-one programming tutorials: https://ojambo.com/contact


#Threejs #JavaScript #WebDevelopment #HTML5 #3DWeb #WebGL #HDR #Slideshow #BeginnerTutorial

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1 week ago
35 minutes 2 seconds

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Blender Python Automation From 3D Modeling to the Web

This episode explains how to generate a 3D cube using the Blender Python API apply images to all six sides light the scene with an HDR environment and display the result on the web using model viewer.


Beginner friendly discussion covering open source tools Python scripting and web based 3D workflows.


Blog article

https://ojambo.com/generate-multiple-image-cube-with-blender-python-api-for-website


Long form video

https://youtube.com/live/SKldelc_zRE


Books

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Python-Programming-eBook-Beginners-ebook/dp/B0D8BQ5X99


https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Blender-Python-API-Programming-ebook/dp/B0FCCQKFFZ


Course

https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-python


One on one tutoring

https://ojambo.com/contact


#Blender #Python #BlenderPython #OpenSource #3DGraphics #Web3D

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1 week ago
46 minutes 11 seconds

Tech Rants
Boost Your Writing Productivity with LocalWriter AI Extension

Learn how to supercharge LibreOffice Writer with LocalWriter AI using Ollama Qwen2.5-Coder. Keep your writing private and local while boosting productivity.


Blog guide

https://ojambo.com/write-faster-stay-local-meet-the-localwriter-ai-extension


Full video

https://youtube.com/live/oht4XgElsiQ


Programming books

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Ojambo/author/B0D94QM76N


Online programming courses

https://ojamboshop.com/product-category/course


One-on-one tutorials

https://ojambo.com/contact


Office Suite services

https://ojamboservices.com/contact


#LibreOffice #LocalWriter #AIExtension #Ollama #Qwen2.5 #OpenSource #Linux #SelfHosting #Productivity #OfficeTools

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1 week ago
43 minutes 46 seconds

Tech Rants
Turn Your Android Phone into an OBS Webcam Using Kotlin

Learn how to build a native Android RTSP webcam for OBS Studio using Kotlin. Works on Xperia XA1 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE 5G, and Logitech webcams.


Full tutorial: https://ojambo.com/build-a-native-android-rtsp-webcam-in-kotlin


Long-form video: https://youtube.com/live/wdIn2fL0pzs


Programming books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Ojambo/author/B0D94QM76N


Online courses: https://ojamboshop.com/product-category/course


One-on-one tutorials: https://ojambo.com/contact


Custom Android app services: https://ojamboservices.com/contact


#AndroidDevelopment #Kotlin #RTSPWebcam #OBSStudio #Streaming #AndroidStudio #LiveStreaming #ProgrammingTutorial #TechTutorial

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1 week ago
1 hour 4 minutes 50 seconds

Tech Rants
Optimizing ComfyUI with Z-Image-Turbo 6B on AMD Instinct MI60 (ROCm Linux)

In this episode, I walk through advanced ComfyUI tuning with Z-Image-Turbo 6B on Linux using the AMD Instinct MI60 GPU. Learn how TAESD and shared model paths improve speed and image quality on ROCm.


Blog article:

https://ojambo.com/amd-instinct-mi60-gpu-rocm-6-3-vs-6-4-running-comfyui-for-z-image-turbo


Long-form video:

https://youtube.com/live/TVqgcHpGWOk


Programming books:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Ojambo/author/B0D94QM76N


Courses:

https://ojamboshop.com/product-category/course


1-on-1 programming & AI services:

https://ojambo.com/contact


https://ojamboservices.com/contact


#ComfyUI #ZImageTurbo #AMDInstinct #ROCm #LinuxAI #AIImageGeneration #OpenSourceAI

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1 week ago
1 hour 36 minutes 42 seconds

Tech Rants
Self Host RustDesk with Podman and systemd on Linux

Learn how to self host RustDesk using Podman Quadlets and systemd. Open source remote desktop setup for Linux, automation, and team collaboration.


Blog article

https://ojambo.com/deploying-rustdesk-for-team-collaboration-using-podman-quadlets-and-systemd


Full long form video

https://youtube.com/live/6kZdLa5FNvg


Programming books

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Ojambo/author/B0D94QM76N


Programming courses

https://ojamboshop.com/product-category/course


One on one tutorials

https://ojambo.com/contact


RustDesk installation and migration services

https://ojamboservices.com/contact


#RustDesk #Podman #Systemd #Linux #OpenSource #SelfHosting #RemoteDesktop #DevOps #Quadlets

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1 week ago
43 minutes 52 seconds

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ComfyUI on AMD MI60 Fedora 43 vs 42 ROCm GPU Test

Testing ComfyUI on AMD Instinct MI60 using Fedora 43 ROCm 6.4 and Fedora 42 ROCm 6.3 inside Distrobox. Beginner friendly setup, GPU performance tips, and model reuse.


Blog: https://ojambo.com/amd-instinct-mi60-gpu-rocm-6-3-vs-6-4-running-comfyui-for-z-image-turbo


Long form video: https://youtube.com/live/UaYoSw3p-2c


Book Learning Python: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Python-Programming-eBook-Beginners-ebook/dp/B0D8BQ5X99


Online Python course: https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-python


Tutoring & ComfyUI services: https://ojambo.com/contact, https://ojamboservices.com/contact


#ComfyUI #AMD #ROCm #FedoraLinux #LinuxAI #StableDiffusion #PyTorch #OpenSource #AMDGPU #AIImageGeneration

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1 week ago
1 hour 58 minutes 9 seconds

Tech Rants
BSD Licenses Explained 2 Clause vs 3 Clause

Learn the differences between BSD Licenses 2 Clause and 3 Clause. Understand permissions, conditions, and limitations.


Read the full article: https://ojambo.com/review-bsd-software-license


Watch the long-form video: https://youtube.com/live/O-OQLehg_3U


Check out my programming books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Ojambo/author/B0D94QM76N


Explore online courses: https://ojamboshop.com/product-category/course


Book one-on-one tutorials: https://ojambo.com/contact


Consulting and remote desktop services: https://ojamboservices.com/contact


#BSDLicense #OpenSource #SoftwareLicenses #ProgrammingTips #DeveloperEducation #BSD2Clause #BSD3Clause #FreeSoftware

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2 weeks ago
22 minutes 55 seconds

Tech Rants
How a Simple Bug Report Fixed Inkscape Fast

In this episode, we dive into how a simple bug report helped resolve a crash in Inkscape caused by an AVIF file. A clear report with detailed steps can make a big difference in fixing issues.


Read the full blog article here:

https://ojambo.com/mastering-the-art-of-the-bug-report-a-guide-for-developers-and-users


Watch the full long-form video:

https://youtube.com/live/gJ6f9DqubKg


Check out my programming books here:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Ojambo/author/B0D94QM76N


Explore my online programming courses here:

https://ojamboshop.com/product-category/course


Need personalized help? Book one-on-one programming tutoring here:

https://ojambo.com/contact


For consultation services, including if Inkscape is a fit for your workflow, visit:

https://ojamboservices.com/contact


#BugReporting #SoftwareDebugging #Inkscape #OpenSource #Programming #AVIF #TechTips #SoftwareTesting #IssueTracking

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2 weeks ago
48 minutes 18 seconds

Tech Rants
Build an HTML5 HDR Image Viewer with Three.js

Learn how to turn Blender HDR images into browser ready scenes using Three.js.

Follow a complete workflow from EXR to HDR to KTX2.


Full blog article:

https://ojambo.com/build-an-html5-hdr-image-viewer-using-three-js


Watch the full long form video:

https://youtube.com/live/FWEVPbBAaKE


Learn more with my book:

https://www.amazon.com/Learning-JavaScript-Programming-Beginner-Guide/dp/B0DRDB2P2P


Take the online course:

https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-javascript


Book one on one programming tutorials:

https://ojambo.com/contact


#ThreeJS #WebGL #HDR #JavaScript #HTML5 #Blender #KTX2 #WebDevelopment

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2 weeks ago
59 minutes 29 seconds

Tech Rants
Local AI for Blender: Automating 3D with Ollama and Qwen2.5-Coder

In this episode, we explore the integration of local Artificial Intelligence with the Blender Python API. Learn how to use the open source Qwen2.5-Coder model via Ollama to generate 3D scenes and automate complex modeling tasks directly on your machine. We cover the setup, the Python bridge script, and the API endpoints.


Read the detailed blog article: https://ojambo.com/local-ai-for-blender-5-0-python-api


Watch the video version: https://youtube.com/live/1NY7GDuYiKs


Books and Courses:

Learning Python: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Python-Programming-eBook-Beginners-ebook/dp/B0D8BQ5X99


Mastering Blender Python API: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Blender-Python-API-Programming-ebook/dp/B0FCCQKFFZ


Online Course: https://ojamboshop.com/product/learning-python


1 on 1 Tutorials: https://ojambo.com/contact


#Blender #AI #Python #Ollama #OpenSource #Qwen #3DModeling #Podcast

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2 weeks ago
48 minutes 15 seconds

Tech Rants
Zettlr Open Source WYSIWYG Markdown Editor on Fedora Linux

In this episode I walk through Zettlr a free and open source WYSIWYG style Markdown editor running on Fedora Linux. I cover installation usage and why it works well for WordPress blogging programming books and technical documentation.


Blog article

https://ojambo.com/zettlr-wysiwyg-markdown-editor


Watch the full long form live video

https://youtube.com/live/iHiKQODp9kI


Programming books

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edward-Ojambo/author/B0D94QM76N


Online programming courses

https://ojamboshop.com/product-category/course


One on one programming tutorials

https://ojambo.com/contact


Consulting and remote installation services

https://ojamboservices.com/contact


#Zettlr #Markdown #OpenSource #Linux #FedoraLinux #Programming #TechnicalWriting

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2 weeks ago
42 minutes 40 seconds

Tech Rants
Discuss the good, the ridiculous and the absurd to separate the hype from reality