You’ve set up your Proxmox LXC container, passed through the GPU, and verified it with nvidia-smi—but the moment you fire up an AI workload like Whisper, PyTorch crashes with a "CUDA unknown error." Recently, I had to untangle this exact issue. Here is a walkthrough of why NVIDIA’s lazy-loading creates broken device nodes in your containers, how to fix the Unified Memory (UVM) driver on the fly, and how to make the solution permanent.

A reflection on the Malaysian phrase “sikit sikit, lama lama jadi bukit” and how leading two community expeditions to Borneo shaped my understanding of long-term growth, leadership, and values-driven impact.

After a career spent thriving on high-pressure environments led directly to burnout, I learned that peak performance is more about the essential maintenance you perform than the peak focus we can achieve. This article is my personal story about "defragging" the brain. Let's see what I've discovered about the brain's DMM, Default Mode Network and explain why a challenging, wet weekend in Cheddar Gorge is the most important work I’ll do all week for a sustainable, high-performance career.

Discover how Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) helps predict the endurance of your SSD, learn why this metric is crucial for modern storage, how it’s calculated, and what it means for choosing the right drive for your workload. This article explains DWPD in simple terms, providing practical examples and insights so that anyone can make informed decisions about SSD reliability and lifespan, whether for enterprise or personal use.

PixitMedia by DataCore has proudly renewed its Corporate Sponsorship with the Sports Video Group, underscoring an unwavering commitment to innovation, clarity, and value for media organizations worldwide. As part of this renewed engagement, the company continues to expand technology leadership in AI-driven storage and intelligent workflow solutions for broadcasters and content owners.

A guide on using Vision's expert queries to search for files based on archive or modification dates.

Ever wonder why some teams just flow better, or why certain solutions feel more adaptable? As a Solutions Architect, I've seen how language shapes our reality. My journey into the Welsh language, sparked by a simple "don't mention it," revealed a quiet power in our approach to "problems" that has surprising implications for technology. Get ready to uncover the subtle, yet potent, influence of the Welsh way of thinking.

Ever been “outed” as Catholic by your own brother, while not even sure what that means? Join me for a family saga of double baptisms, brown blazers, and the eternal confusion between Catholics, Christians, and crocodiles. Along the way, discover how the Pope’s passing prompted me to reflect, appreciate, and find humor in the cosmic comedy of faith, family, and searching for your own truth.

The cybersecurity world is experiencing tremors that most won't notice until the ground gives way. As someone who's spent over two decades working the IT trenches, from microcomputer maintenance to enterprise storage architecture. I've learned that the most critical vulnerabilities often hide in plain sight. The current crisis around the CVE system and Chris Krebs isn't just industry news; it's a canary in our digital coal mine. In this piece, I explore why our industry's "silence" might actually be the sound of careful preparation, why trust in shared infrastructure matters more than ever, and what happens when the language we use to keep each other safe starts to splinter.

Discover how traditional IT expertise transforms when applied to the dynamic world of media production, where files aren't just data. They're creative assets in constant motion. This article explores the fundamental shift in thinking required when moving from corporate infrastructure to creative workflows, and why understanding this difference is crucial for building systems that truly support the artistic process.

Learn how I applied outdoor leadership expertise to navigate the challenging terrain of convention floors, manage limited resources in an unfamiliar environment, and maintain physical and mental stamina across multiple high-intensity days. Whether you're a seasoned show veteran or preparing for your first major industry event, these practical insights will help you not just survive but thrive in the demanding trade show ecosystem.

Travelling in a new country comes with plenty of small challenges, and one of them is quickly converting prices into a familiar currency. When I arrived in South Africa, I found myself regularly estimating ZAR to GBP conversions. The exchange rate hovered around 1 ZAR ≈ £0.04, which meant dividing by 25 to get a rough estimate. Dividing by 25 isn't difficult, but it's not the most intuitive calculation to do on the fly—especially when paying a bill or making a quick decision. So, I started using a simple Vedic maths trick that makes it much easier.

After twenty years in IT and several years focused on media storage solutions, I've watched the entertainment industry undergo significant changes. The current economic landscape presents a fascinating paradox. What some see as a downturn, I view as a necessary transformation.

When the FBI released its final case files on Kevin Mitnick, it reignited memories of my early fascination with security, phreaking, and the evolution of telecommunications. Growing up in a household where CB radios, punch-down tools, and telecom equipment were common, I developed a curiosity for how systems worked and where their vulnerabilities lay. But always with a strong ethical foundation. Reading Mitnick’s FBI files today, I see how the social engineering tactics of the past have evolved into modern security threats like phishing and credential harvesting. Now, working in enterprise IT and media storage security, I apply the same systematic thinking that once fueled my interest in telecom exploits—except now, I build resilient systems instead of testing their limits.

I've always been fascinated by how systems shape our experience. But it was during a year in France that I discovered the most fundamental system of all; language itself. I explore how different languages help us communicate and fundamentally alter how we perceive and interact with the world. Understanding this can enhance everything from technical innovation to cultural connection. Did I discover why the architecture of language might be the most powerful system we've ever built?

From UV-erased EEPROMs to cloud-integrated petabyte systems, a nostalgic story of evolution, solder fumes, and the enduring elegance of fundamentals. As my career progresses, I realise it’s a time machine through the history of computing, a little nod to those I've met in recent weeks which have an equally interesting ICT history.

Storage doesn't have to be complex to be enterprise-grade. In this article, I explore how object storage is transforming media workflows by combining bulletproof reliability with intuitive simplicity. Learn how modern storage architecture is helping creative teams focus on content creation rather than infrastructure management.

A personal reflection on war journalism, family ties, and how modern technology continues the legacy of battlefield truth-seekers. From watching the news with my mother during the Gulf War to developing storage solutions for today's journalists.

Growing up in Wales, rugby shapes us whether we embrace it or not. From being one of the smallest players on St John's School's sloped pitch in Porthcawl to architecting storage solutions for the WRU, life takes unexpected turns. As we prepare to celebrate Jonathan Davies' retirement, I reflect on how my own reluctant rugby journey has surprisingly informed my approach to technical architecture and client relationships.

Join me next week as I share insights on revolutionising media workflows alongside industry experts from Perifery USA and CineSys. Drawing from my experience in both technical implementation and solution architecture, I'll explore how intelligent storage solutions are reshaping content creation and delivery. Featuring live demonstrations and practical use cases, this session offers valuable insights for media professionals seeking to enhance their operational efficiency.

As we step into 2025, understanding where our industry is heading has never been more crucial. The DPP Leaders' Briefing, now in its 9th year, brought together senior executives from over 30 major media organizations to share their strategic priorities for the year ahead. While I wasn't able to attend personally this year, the insights gathered by my colleagues and detailed in the briefing documents from the DPP themselves reveal fascinating shifts in how our industry approaches technology partnerships and value delivery. Here's what caught my attention...

As a long-time Windows and Linux user transitioning to MacOS on an M3 MacBook Pro, I've found myself repeatedly encountering small but significant differences in workflow. While the M3's performance, stability, and battery life have exceeded expectations, certain familiar functionalities from other operating systems are notably absent. Today, I'm addressing one specific challenge: the missing "New Text File" context menu option in Finder.

Yesterday's webinar on "2024 in Review & 2025 Predictions" brought together industry leaders to discuss the future of media and entertainment technology. As a Solutions Architect at Perifery, I found the insights from both our panelists and audience particularly illuminating, especially regarding the practical implementation of emerging technologies.

Tomorrow marks a significant milestone in my journey as a Solutions Architect at Perifery, as I join an expert panel to discuss the evolving landscape of the media and entertainment industry. The webinar, "2024 in Review & 2025 Predictions," couldn't come at a more interesting time in my career – having transitioned into this role just six months ago, I bring both fresh eyes and decades of technical experience to the conversation.

Where some see power as a force to be seized, others recognize it as a current to be navigated. This poem presents an alternative view to the stark Realpolitik perspective of The Drunken Driver Has The Right of Way. Here, power is explored through the lens of abundance rather than scarcity, patience rather than force, and wisdom rather than might.

In this darkly satirical masterpiece, Ethan Coen presents a stark view of power dynamics in society. Through the central metaphor of a drunken driver, the poem explores how force and recklessness often prevail over careful consideration and right. It's a meditation on power that springs from a perspective of scarcity and confrontation - a world where might makes right and the careful must yield to the careless.

As technology professionals, we often find ourselves facing unexpected challenges, especially when it comes to managing critical systems and data. Recently, I encountered a situation where multiple disk failures within a RAID 6 array threatened the integrity of important data. In this article, I’ll share my experience and the solution I employed using Linux commands dd and ddrescue for disk recovery.