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Do Large Language Models Actually Reason?
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-07-24Wondering if AI models like GPT-4, Gemini, or Claude are actually thinking? You’re not alone! With the surge in popularity of Large Language Models (LLMs), it’s natural to ask: are they really reasoning, or just great at sounding smart? Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4, Gemini, and Claude have taken the world by storm. They… -
July 2025 SharePoint (onPrem) Vulnerabilities – Exec Summary
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-07-22This is getting a lot of attention in the news cycle and it seems to be pretty significant for some customers. Summary Microsoft has disclosed several critical vulnerabilities affecting on-premises SharePoint Server environments. These flaws are being actively exploited by advanced threat actors to gain unauthorized access, execute remote code, and bypass security controls. Affected… -
Why Open Source Matters—Especially in the Age of AI
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-07-21(Written with the help of my digital research assistants: perplexity.ai and Google Gemini) I’ve always been captivated by the power of open-source tools. For me, they’re far more than just “free software”; they’re a dynamic playground where innovation thrives. I constantly leverage the open-source ecosystem not only to deepen my technical skills and explore cutting-edge… -
Use case sample: Dell API (TechDirect) Access Warranty information
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-07-20This is part of the Unofficial Working with Dell API Series. This guide is an example that will walk you through the essential steps to tap into Dell’s Warranty Management API. Unlock Dell Warranty Data: A How-To Guide for API Access Managing IT assets can be a complex task, especially when it comes to keeping… -
Dell APIs for Client Management
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-07-20This is part of the Unofficial Working with Dell APIs Series. Please consult the official documentation for latest updates and instructions This is an informational overview document This document provides an overview of Dell Technologies’ extensive Application Programming Interface (API) offerings, designed to help customers and partners automate IT operations and enhance digital experiences. It… -
Windows 11 changes coming in 2025H2
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-07-17As the world moves away from Windows 10, and enter the Windows 11 as a standard PC operating system, Microsoft continues to move forwards improving the platform in the name of security. the last set of announced update include: 1) Microsoft has announced Windows 11, version 25H2, now available in preview for Windows Insiders, with a… -
Beyond AI Agents: Manus AI
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-07-17Note: Written with help of AI, specifically my research assistant: Perplexity.ai and additional input from google Gemini and manus.IM Last week, In my article Beyond AI Agents- AI OS, I wrote about Warmwind as an example of innovative autonomous agents. But in the dynamic and fast-paced world of AI, new approaches constantly emerge that redefine how… -
Starship Enterprise Ships: A Legacy Through the Stars
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-07-13I am so very excited that the new Season 3 of Star Trek Strange New Worlds is about to air on Paramount+ next week. Season 2 finished on a true cliff-hanger and I have been waiting anxiously waiting for this one. While travelling I got the change to revisit both seasons, and now thinking of… -
Beyond AI Agents AI OS
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-07-09Note: Written with help of AI, specifically my research assisstant: Perplexity.ai The pace of artificial intelligence advancement has been nothing short of breathtaking. From simple automation scripts to sophisticated machine learning models, AI has continually reshaped how we work, communicate, and innovate. Now, we stand at the edge of a the next wave— which this week… -
Digital Asset Management Systems for Solo and Small Businesses
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-06-29I have written about my personal Photo Library organization tools and challenges in the past, but this time I want to expand the conversation a bit. Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems were first developed in the 1990s to help large organizations manage huge volumes of digital files—such as images, videos, and documents—that were increasingly difficult… -
My AI Learning Journey- How I Started
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-06-17Originally posted on JorgeTechBits Substack My mantra is simple: to keep up with AI, I embrace a culture of experimentation, testing, and side projects. I prefer DOING over merely listening, reading, or watching. (Though I must confess, I do spend a fair amount of time binge-watching YouTube tutorials!) This hands-on approach helps me maintain a… -
OpenAI Slashes o3 Model Prices by 80%: What It Means
By Jorge Pereira • 2025-06-14This is an update or maybe an addendum to my previous blog: Selecting the Right AI Model for Your Needs (2025 Guide) Really good news: OpenAI has just reduced the price of their very capable o3 model by a staggering 80%. This means you can now access one of the most advanced reasoning models for…
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