Blog
A place where I write about the things that intrigue me—whether that be technology, software development, economics, writing, or the occasional theological article. Might end up split into multiple sections if the intended audiences for different articles are too disparate, but for now, it's all here, in one place.
Hope you find the articles enjoyable!
What's up with all the cool Australian websites?
There are somehow way too many people making cool things in Australia, and I don't know why... interwebs 100DaysToOffload
Starting a personal music library
I'm finally leaving Spotify behind to focus on the music. music 100DaysToOffload
Contacting the small web
The small web is cool, but how do people get to know each other there? I tried email, and it was lots of fun! interwebs 100DaysToOffload
To Thornfield Hall
A brief review of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre and some of the movies based on it. books 100DaysToOffload
Joining forces on Xee
I'm going to be contributing to the XSLT side of the Xee library! technology 100DaysToOffload
BugsDoneQuick: Days 3-4
Recap of the bugfixes for Zarr and Gwenview I did over BugsDoneQuick. BugsDoneQuick technology 100DaysToOffload
Chasing shiny things
Sometimes, I find myself chasing shiny things, promises of cool projects that never materialize. But perhaps there are more enjoyable things to do instead? thoughts 100DaysToOffload
You can now browse my site by tags!
Explanation of how this website's newest feature was implemented! website technology 100DaysToOffload
BugsDoneQuick: Days 1-2
Recap of the first two days of my BugsDoneQuick event, with bugfixes on Element and PeerTube BugsDoneQuick technology 100DaysToOffload
Rest
Resting and recovering after a stressful week life BugsDoneQuick 100DaysToOffload
BugsDoneQuick stream practice report
BugsDoneQuick starts in two days—but am I ready? livestream BugsDoneQuick 100DaysToOffload
Blindtyping
Blindtyping is a technique for churning out drafts faster while straining your eyes less. It just takes focus. toolbox writing 100DaysToOffload
On being human
Reflecting on what being human means and why I want to call myself one. thoughts 100DaysToOffload
Setting up stream
Exploring the "how" of my recent stream experimentation. livestream 100DaysToOffload
I now have a now page!
Feel free to check out my new Now page for recent updates in my life! website life 100DaysToOffload
Announcing: BugsDoneQuick, July 6-13 - I need bugs, stat!
I'm going to livestream myself while I speedrun fixing bugs on different FOSS projects - and I need you to suggest issues for me to fix! technology livestream BugsDoneQuick 100DaysToOffload
The market for AI-written articles is rapidly shrinking
Here's my argument to why you shouldn't be leaving writing for AI tools: no one cares enough for AI-written content published by you. thoughts ai 100DaysToOffload
Pipelines, GUIs, clipboards, and CLIs
I'm back to exploring the tools I use daily as a programmer and Linux user: this time with xclip. toolbox
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Exploring the small web
The small web contains myriads of small niche websites—but how does one find them? Here I explore a few websites that purport to do just that. interwebs 100DaysToOffload
Good, sharp tools (programming toolbox - part 2)
Reflecting on safety razors and the kinds of programming tools I prefer using. A bit of a ramble. toolbox technology 100DaysToOffload
Reading times estimates in Pandoc Lua
My Pandoc Lua blog is now counting words—in protest. website technology 100DaysToOffload
Mowing the grass
Reflecting on grass-mowing and Gentoo updates, and more rambling about maintenance and pushing elephants out of rooms. life thoughts 100DaysToOffload
On having a programming toolbox — part 1
Dive into some of the core tools I—a programmer—consistently reach for whenever I use a computer. toolbox 100DaysToOffload
Website refresh - now with more Lua
My website's source is now accessible on Codeberg! Plus, new blog theme! ✨ website technology 100DaysToOffload
Nobody deserves ads
Nobody deserves to be exposed to that many ads. We consumers deserve better than this. And so do creators. thoughts 100DaysToOffload
What's the big deal with sized types anyway?
Do you dare imagine a world where C structs (and other types) don't have a constant size? If so, check this humorous slideshow article out. technology 100DaysToOffload
Dishes before music - an experiment in habits
Curing in-born laziness through personal rules? A distant dream for sure—but here's a ray of hope for dealing with those little "maintenance" tasks. life thoughts 100DaysToOffload
CSS slideshows with scroll snapping
After redoing my portfolio page, I thought it'd be cool to share a neat CSS trick (scroll-snap-*) I used for the slideshow. technology
Maximizing hardware with SSD caching via Device Mapper
Moving an Arch Linux installation split between an SSD and HDD to being entirely on the HDD and caching through the SSD, via Device Mapper. technology
Transferring photos over ADB
Failing to connect to a phone through MTP, PTP, or such, I turn to the trusty command-line to concot a tentacle monster (pictured) capable of transferring photos for me. technology
Understanding APA with railroad diagrams
APA-style References are documented through many, many examples. Can we do better than that with a diagram? Dive in with this article! writing
How (not) to make a website
Join me as I explore how I built the static website you are currently browsing! Bonus: build systems that feel like magic, picking a domain name, and invoking tools that insist on not having a good CLI. website technology
My FOSDEM 2024 Experience
The adventure can only begin with frantically shutting off the phone alarm... but can it lead to finding new ways to experience the joy of using and developing free/open-source software or meeting new people? life
Reflections on two years of using Colemak
The story of how I picked a new keyboard layout up for Christmas... and what it cost to stick to it. life technology
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