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5.7On Tyranny
2026-02-25 • history politics authoritarianism strength nonfiction writing
The post emphasizes the historical recurrence of authoritarianism and the necessity of citizen solidarity and awareness to resist oppression.
5.7Creating a Laravel Unsend Transport
2025-08-06 • development api email laravel unsend
The blog post provides a detailed guide on how to send emails in Laravel using the Unsend API. It explains the process of creating a custom transport class, UnsendTransport, that connects Laravel's mailing system directly to the U...
5.7Mastodon on Coolify
2025-07-04 • self-hosted services mastodon docker migration coolify
The author shares their experience migrating a Mastodon instance from Masto.host to Coolify, detailing the migration process, challenges faced, and solutions implemented. They discuss the technical requirements, including the use ...
5.7Mastodon on Coolify
2025-07-04 • self-hosted services mastodon docker migration coolify
The author shares their experience migrating a Mastodon instance from Masto.host to Coolify, detailing the migration process, challenges faced, and technical configurations involved. They highlight the ease of use of Coolify, the ...
5.6Artificial Coding Friends
2025-08-10 • technology software development ethics code ai
Skepticism about AI coding agents is balanced with recognition of their efficiency, raising concerns about their impact on developers and broader societal dynamics.
The author reflects on their experience reading 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis, noting their previous encounter with the book during their youth. They discuss the challenges of the book's sentence structure and the shift in...
The author shares their experience switching from Duplicati to Zerobyte for local filesystem backups in Coolify, emphasizing Zerobyte's user-friendly interface and effective features.
The author reflects on their experience reading 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis, noting their previous encounter with the book in high school and their changed perspective as a non-religious adult. They discuss the book's ex...
The blog post provides a step-by-step guide on how to send emails in Laravel using the Unsend API. It details the creation of a custom transport class, UnsendTransport, which maps Laravel's email message details to the API payload...
Switching from Logi Options+ to BetterMouse significantly improved the author's experience with their MX Master 3 mouse, offering better functionality and smoother performance.
4.9Carry On
2025-06-10 • book reviews adventure magic fantasy young adult fiction
The blog post reviews 'Carry On' by Matt Stein, a coming-of-age mystery/adventure featuring teen wizards and vampires. The narrative is told from multiple first-person perspectives, allowing for character development and engaging ...
After a year of using Coolify for self-hosting, the author shares a positive experience with its flexibility and cost-effectiveness, despite some technical challenges.
A year of personal growth and creative exploration leads the author to embrace change, reconnect with friends and family, and find joy in new experiences.
In 2025, the author favors a mix of essential apps and self-hosted solutions, showcasing a simpler, more functional approach to technology.
A personal exploration of photo management challenges in 2025, highlighting frustrations with software and the complexities of organizing media from various devices.
The text discusses the insights gained from the book 'Mastering Stand-Up' by Matt Stein, emphasizing the transformative power of comedy in addressing personal struggles and uniting audiences through laughter. It highlights the imp...
Alexandra Petri's essays blend humor and self-reflection, exploring adulthood and memory, though some moments may feel overly exaggerated.
A book about surfing offers rich life metaphors, highlighting balance and risk-taking while presenting a humorous and insightful narrative on embracing life's complexities.
The post discusses Brie Wolfson's essay 'Flounder Mode' and its impact on the author, introducing Kevin Kelly as a significant figure. The author reflects on the reading experience, comparing it to 'How to Live' and emphasizing th...
The author shares their journey of building, using, and ultimately selling their gaming PC, Thunder Nugget, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges involved.
3.6Hum
2025-12-25 • family dystopian fiction surveillance modern life societal issues
In a near-future dystopia, a mother alters her appearance for money, highlighting family struggles and societal issues in a world that feels all too familiar.
The post discusses Brie Wolfson's essay 'Flounder Mode' and its impact on the author, introducing Kevin Kelly as a significant figure. The author reflects on the reading experience, comparing it to 'How to Live' and emphasizing th...
2.5Butte Scoote
2025-06-17 • fitness and wellness nature
The author embraces a walking goal inspired by a local initiative, enjoying the outdoors and community engagement while tracking their progress.