[BLOGGED] How To: Resolve Poor Performance on Raspberry Pi 4 When Running Visual Studio Code Read: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2025/02/01/how-to-resolve-poor-performance-on-raspberry-pi-4-when-running-visal-studio-code/

[BLOGGED] Elasticsearch, Performance Tuning Search Results using Boosts I recently had to find a way to optimise search results being returned from an API. Info: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/10/26/elasticsearch-performance-tuning-search-results-using-boosts/

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[BLOGGED] Hacking Around with GPT4o: Life Expectancy Visualiser I hacked together a life expectancy visualiser from my cell phone. Built using GPT 4o in less than 5 min. Read: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2025/01/25/hacking-around-with-gpt4o-life-expectancy-visualiser/

[BLOGGED] From 4 Hours to 20 Minutes: How I Transforming a Lex Fridman Podcast using Audio Notes. Read: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2025/01/11/from-4-hours-to-20-minutes-how-i-transformed-and-consumed-a-lex-fridman-podcast-using-audio-notes-ai-batch-transcription/

[BLOGGED] How To: Using the Elasticsearch Vector Store Connector with Semantic Kernel Info: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/12/14/how-to-using-the-elasticsearch-vector-store-connector-with-semantic-kernel/

[BLOGGED] Using Memories to Create Intelligent AI Agents Learn how to make AI agents useful by adding memories. Read more: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/10/06/semantic-kernel-using-memories-to-create-intelligent-ai-agents/

[BLOGGED] How To: Running the Small Language Model ‘Phi3’ Locally I had been getting requests from people looking asking if language models could be run locally. Learn here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/08/25/how-to-running-the-small-language-model-phi3-locally/

[BLOGGED] Microsoft Semantic Kernel: Implementing 100% Local RAG With Local Embeddings Topics also include volatile memory and semantic text. Info: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/09/01/semantic-kernel-implementing-100-local-rag-using-phi-3-with-local-embeddings/

[FREE COURSE] Understanding Semantic Kernel. This 7 part course contains deep dive articles, code, and 60 minutes of demos. Learn how to fuse AI into existing apps. Find out more: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/08/03/new-free-course-understanding-semantic-kernel/

[BLOGGED] Microsoft Semantic Kernel: Creating a Webchat Agent Using Open AI GPT-4, and C#. Code & demo included. Read here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/07/27/semantic-kernel-creating-a-custom-webchat-agent-using-semantic-kernel-open-ai-gpt-4-and-asp-net-core/

[BLOGGED] Microsoft Semantic Kernel: Function Calling and Planners Learn how to create agentic AI using function calling and planners. Walkthrough, code examples, and video: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/07/13/function-calling-and-planners/

[BLOGGED] Microsoft Semantic Kernel: Working with File-based Prompt Functions Learn how to load prompt functions from the filesystem. Code, demo, and walkthrough included: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/06/29/semantic-kernel-working-with-file-based-prompt-functions/

[BLOGGED] Microsoft Semantic Kernel: Working with Inline Prompt Functions Learn how to use Inline Prompt Functions with Semantic Kernel when working with AI models. Read here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/06/22/semantic-kernel-working-with-prompts/

[BLOGGED] Integrating Semantic Kernel with OpenAI Semantic Kernel is an open-source SDK designed to simplify the creation of agents that can interface with existing code. Read: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/06/08/first-look-integrating-semantic-kernel-with-openai/

[BLOGGED] Using Artificial Intelligence and Text Analytics to Optimise Mental Health Read here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2023/07/22/update-new-reporting-and-artificial-intelligence-insights-added-to-saas-daily-tracker/

[BLOGGED] From Prototype to Production: Turning the Mood Tracker App into a Micro SaaS. More details in the blog: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2023/07/15/from-prototype-to-production-turning-the-daily-tracker-journal-and-mood-tracker-app-into-a-micro-saas/

[BLOGGED] Audio Notes: Using Azure AI Speech to Perform Speech-to-Text Conversion See how to use Azure AI Speech Services to perform continuous transcription. Read here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2023/08/26/using-azure-ai-speech-to-perform-speech-to-text-conversion/

[BLOGGED] Audio Notes: Using Azure AI Language to Perform Document Summarization See how transcribed text can be summarized using Azure I Language. Read here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2023/09/02/audio-notes-using-azure-ai-language-to-perform-document-summarization/

I launched Ship Saas Fast last week. It's a Microsoft .NET SaaS boilerplate. Published a blog. Sent a newsletter to my email list. Made my first sale. Learn more: jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2025…

[BLOGGED] Audio Notes: Blending Azure AI Speech and Language to Create SaaS See how I use AI to create concise notes from the spoken word. Read here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2023/09/09/audio-notes-blending-azure-ai-speech-and-azure-language-to-create-a-micro-saas/

[RETRO] Setting up a BBS Using Raspberry Pi Zero 2 and Mystic Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi, free software and services to host your own BBS at home for less than £51. Read: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/08/17/retro-setting-up-a-bbs-using-raspberry-pi-zero-2-and-mystic/

[BLOGGED] Integrating Semantic Kernel with OpenAI Semantic Kernel is an open-source SDK designed to simplify the creation of agents that can interface with existing code. Read: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/06/08/first-look-integrating-semantic-kernel-with-openai/

I had been considering getting a portable power station for a while now. I decided to order the Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station. Read my review: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/04/27/jackery-explorer-1000-portable-power-station-product-review/

[BLOGGED] How I Used Azure AI To Consume a 2 Hour Lex Friedman Podcast in 10 Minutes Read more here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/04/06/how-i-used-ai-to-consume-a-2-hour-lex-friedman-podcast-in-10-minutes/

5x5 sessions. Great for the mind.

Failing is ok if you tried your best.

[NEW COURSE] I am partnering with top training platform @pluralsight.bsky.social again to bring you another new course soon. The course is called : Vector Databases & Embeddings for Developers. More details: jamiemaguire.net/index.php/20...

[SOURCE-CODE] Bulk Alt-Text Generator I hacked together a bulk alt-text generator web app, A time saver if you need to bulk create alt-text for many images. It uses ASP.NET and Azure AI services. Code here: https://github.com/jamiemaguiredotnet/AltTextGenerator/tree/master

[BLOGGED] Reading Appsettings.json from Class Library projects in .NET Short blog on accessing values in appsettings.json directly in class library projects. Info here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2023/12/23/reading-appsettings-json-from-class-library-projects-in-net/

I've been in the tech space for a while. Here are 20 Things I’ve Learned In 20 Years as a Developer. https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2021/10/16/20-things-ive-learned-in-20-years-as-a-developer/

Looking to pass the AI-102 Microsoft exam? My course helps you understand concepts in relation to “Implementing Conversational AI Solutions”. Info here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2021/11/07/my-new-course-with-cloud-academy-will-help-you-pass-the-ai-102/

Find a community you're interested in. Serve it. Listen to their problems. Build something that helps them.

[BLOGGED] Audio Notes: Using Azure AI Speech to Perform Speech-to-Text Conversion See how to use Azure AI Speech Services to perform continuous transcription. Read here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2023/08/26/using-azure-ai-speech-to-perform-speech-to-text-conversion/

[BLOGGED] Semantic Kernel: Optimising Chat History Read here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/11/23/semantic-kernel-optimising-chat-history/

[BLOGGED] How To: Using the Elasticsearch Vector Store Connector with Semantic Kernel Read here: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2024/12/14/how-to-using-the-elasticsearch-vector-store-connector-with-semantic-kernel/

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My new course “Aligning Generative AI with Business Cases” is LIVE on top training platform Pluralsight ! In this course, you’ll learn how to identify, develop, and evaluate suitable use cases for GenAI in your business. More details:

[BLOGGED] Building an AI Home Security System Part 5. Details: https://jamiemaguire.net/index.php/2025/08/09/building-an-ai-home-security-system-using-net-python-clip-semantic-kernel-telegram-and-raspberry-pi-4-part-5-refinements-and-recap/

No person ever: I want to belong to a society that extracts 40-60% of my income for most of my life.

Any time you watch professional sports, you are basically watching independent contractors earn £€$. Zero excitement. Zero benefit.

Nothing will convince me that software development must happen in an office.

[BLOGGED] Building an AI Home Security System Using .NET, Python, CLIP, Semantic Kernel, Telegram, and Raspberry Pi 4 – Part 4: Extending the Telegram Bot for Remote Control Image Classification In part 4, we extend the Telegram bot. Read here.