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Microsoft 365 Pricing Changes in 2026: What They Mean for Intune
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-01-16Microsoft is introducing broad changes to Microsoft 365 in 2026 that go beyond Intune, combining a noticeable price increase with a push toward more tightly integrated security, collaboration, and AI capabilities across the suite. Core plans like Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 are gaining enhanced features in areas such as threat protection, data security, and… -
Balancing One-Click Access with Data Privacy
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-01-13This is part of my continuous learning on my DevLog topic. When managing a private community directory—containing sensitive member details like names, home addresses, and personal emails—the biggest hurdle is access friction. You want your group members (whether they are on Facebook, WhatsApp, or Slack) to click a link and get in instantly. However, standard… -
The Storage Crisis: Why Your Next PC Will Cost
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-01-08The tech industry is facing an unprecedented shortage that’s about to hit your wallet hard. Industry insiders are calling it the “Storage Apocalypse” or “RAMageddon,” and it’s not just another chip shortage—it’s a fundamental restructuring of the memory market that will reshape PC pricing for years to come. If you’ve been planning a computer upgrade,… -
Master Your Workspace: Windows 11 Virtual Desktops
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-01-05Multiple Desktops feature in Windows 11 I is super helpful and it is becoming one of those essential pieces in my workflows. -
The Economics of Intelligence (Jan 2026)
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-01-03Choosing the right LLM isn’t just about performance anymore—it’s about the economics of scale. As we enter 2026, the cost of intelligence is dropping, but the volume of tokens being “burned” is skyrocketing. If you are building an AI-powered application today, understanding the nuances of token consumption is the difference between a profitable product and… -
The Evolution of AI Coding Assistants (as of December 2025)
By Jorge Pereira • 2026-01-01It has been fascinating to watch the transition from the early days of simple scripts to the complex, self-hosted ecosystems we manage today. If you’ve been following the AI space for any length of time, you know that for years, AI was essentially a “power tool”—something that helped you work faster but still required you… -
Practical AI Use: AI-First Fashion Lab
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-12-30I finished watching a conversation with Diarra Bousso, founder of DIARRABLU, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. The video was created by the team behind Beyond the Prompt, a podcast and content series that explores how people and organizations are using AI in real work, with a focus on practical stories, frameworks,… -
Dell Pro Max GB10: A Deep Dive into NVIDIA’s Desktop AI Powerhouse
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-12-27The world of AI development is evolving at breakneck speed, and with it, the hardware designed to fuel its progress. Enter the Dell Pro Max with GB10 Desktop, a fascinating piece of kit that’s carving out a unique niche in the market. This compact AI workstation aims to bring data-center-level performance directly to your desk…. -
Christmas Songs Are Way Younger Than You Think
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-12-24Every December, it happens like clockwork. You turn on the radio, pour a cup of hot chocolate, and suddenly you’re surrounded by Christmas songs that feel… ancient. Timeless. Like they’ve always existed. Surely these songs must be hundreds of years old, passed down through generations like holiday folklore. Right? Well—surprise —many of the most beloved… -
Vendor Spotlight: Inside the UneeQ Digital Human Operating System
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-12-19As we navigate late 2025, the AI landscape evolves with lifelike avatars—Digital Humans—transforming business interactions. Discover their potential and key technologies. -
Understanding RAG ChatBot Operating Costs: A Practical Guide
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-12-17Back in 2024 I wrote a blog post: How Much Does It Cost to Operate AI ChatBots? Today I am updating it with a bit more knowledge and information and pointing you to the calcultor I have created and use to explain this concept. Introduction Building a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot is an exciting venture,… -
Beyond the Chatbot: Understanding the World of Digital Humans
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-12-13As we navigate late 2025, the AI landscape evolves with lifelike avatars—Digital Humans—transforming business interactions. Discover their potential and key technologies.
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