Author Archives: J.D. H.

Getting Z-Image-Turbo Working in RuinedFooocus (AI)

Getting Z-Image-Turbo Working in RuinedFooocus (The Settings That Actually Matter) If you’ve been following AI image generation tech, you’ve probably heard about Z-Image-Turbo: a 6 billion parameter model from Alibaba’s Tongyi MAI team that’s been making waves. It generates photorealistic images with impressive prompt adherence, runs on consumer GPUs with ~10-16GB VRAM, and does it all in just 8 steps. Pretty wild stuff! 🔥 I’ve been testing it in RuinedFooocus and wanted to share some tips because, spoiler alert, the

RTX 5080 vs. RTX 3090: Is It Time to Upgrade in 2026?

Is the Upgrade Actually Worth It? The internet loves a clean upgrade narrative: Old card bad, new card good, spend money. But the reality of the NVIDIA RTX 5080 era is messier and more interesting. If you are currently rocking an RTX 3090, you’re still packing serious heat. That card remains a 24GB monster. The big question: Is the 5080 a meaningful leap forward, or just high-end hardware FOMO? Let’s break down the data. Raw Gaming Performance: Faster, but is

Kawasaki Mule 4010 Won’t Start? Try this simple FREE fix first

This Simple “Shifter Fix” Might Help You! If you turn the key on your Kawasaki Mule 4010 and get nothing: no click, no crank, just dead silence… don’t rush to order a new starter just yet. While a dead battery or a bad solenoid are common suspects, the real culprit can sometimes be much simpler: your Mule may not realize it is truly in Neutral. The Kawasaki owner’s manual specifically identifies this “no starting effort” symptom and points toward three

Brazilian Chocolate Truffles (Brigadeiros) 🇧🇷🍫

My wife recently made an AMAZING little dessert concoction that was totally new to me and since then everyone has been asking for the recipe. So here you go, enjoy! 👍🤩 These decadent, fudge-like truffles are a staple at every Brazilian celebration. With just a few ingredients and a bit of patience at the stove, you can create a professional-grade treat right at home! 🛒 Ingredients 👩‍🍳 Instructions 📦 Storage Tips Method Duration Best For… Room Temp 2 Days Immediate

Rheem Prestige Furnace Error 45 Fix: Low Pressure Switch Replacement (DIY Guide)

Rheem Prestige Furnace – Error 45 (Low Pressure Switch Open) Fix Under $15 Our Rheem Prestige gas furnace decided to quit on us recently and locked out with Error 45 – Low Pressure Switch Open. No heat, just repeated startup attempts and the same code over and over. That flashing red 45 light was really bugging me 😅. For context, this furnace (and original pressure switch) had been in service for about 8 years when the problem showed up. I’m

How to Set Up WAN Video Generation on Windows 11 with LoRA [Wan2gp]

Wan2GP install on Windows 11 [tips and potential fixes] I recently needed to setup Wan2GP for a client project and if you’ve got an NVIDIA GPU with decent VRAM and want to get into AI video generation, WAN (Wan2.1/2.2) models are currently some of the best open-source options available. Here’s my guide to getting it running on Windows, including the gotchas I ran into along the way. What You’ll Need Your Two Main Options Option 1: Wan2GP (Recommended for Most

How to Enable the File Gallery in WAN2GP/WanGP [SOLVED]

Quick Fix: How to Enable the File Gallery in WanGP If you’ve been using WAN2GP/WanGP (specifically v9.81 by DeepBeepMeep), you know it’s a powerful tool for generation—but managing your outputs can be a hassle if the Gallery tab is missing. I recently ran into an issue where the File Gallery plugin seemed to be installed, but the actual “Gallery” tab was nowhere to be found in the top menu. After a bit of troubleshooting, I found the fix is incredibly

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