The author details their journey of transitioning from a VPS to a home server setup using Proxmox Virtual Environment on a mini PC. They outline their objectives, including the need for flexibility and safety in experimenting with...
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5.7Cloud tech makes sense on-prem too
2025-08-20 • provisioning k3 ansible proxmox ve tofu
This blog post details the process of provisioning and configuring a virtual machine (VM) using OpenTofu on a Proxmox hypervisor. It covers the automation of VM provisioning, the setup of OpenTofu with Proxmox, and the deployment ...
The author shares an experience working with an encrypted file in their homelab, discussing the process of decoding a base64 encoded JSON string. They highlight a colleague's insight that allows one to identify base64 encoded JSON...
This blog post explains how to securely manage and load environment variables using direnv and the Bitwarden CLI. It covers the creation of environment variables, the installation and setup of direnv, and the integration of Bitwar...
5.6From VS Code to Helix
2025-10-29 • programming open source markdown yaml helix astro vs code
The author discusses their transition from using VS Code to Helix, a text editor that emphasizes simplicity and out-of-the-box functionality. They express concerns about dependency on large tech companies like Microsoft and advoca...
The author discusses their journey from using manual deployment methods with podman and ansible to adopting Kubernetes for self-hosting services. They initially viewed Kubernetes as overly complex, but found it to provide standard...
Emma McAdam discusses how micro habits can lead to depression, even in the absence of trauma. She identifies several negative habits, such as dismissing positives, self-punishment, emotional blame, withdrawal, numbing behaviors, r...
The author is trying to understand why their Raspberry Pi 4 is too slow as a server. They are testing the speed of the network, the s3 provider, and the disk. They are also testing the performance of Kopia, a backup tool, and the ...
The text discusses using htop to identify if the CPU or disk is the bottleneck for a slow program on a Raspberry Pi, and provides a step-by-step guide on how to configure htop to display the necessary metrics.
The author initially didn't understand the addition of Stories feature in Signal, but later found it to be a fun and useful way to share personal moments with friends in a more private setting compared to other social media platfo...
The text discusses the book 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport, which makes a case for the importance of deep work and lays out rules to enable it. The author argues that deep work is economically viable and important for personal growth,...
The author discusses the challenges of smartphone addiction and the struggle to find a balance between using a smartphone for its convenience and avoiding constant interruptions. They found a solution in configuring their iPhone t...
The author abstained from using social media for 3 weeks and realized the negative impact it had on their mental health. They primarily use text-based social media and have struggled with focus and overwhelm. The influx of informa...
The text discusses the importance of building prosthetics, such as computers and smartphones, that are transparent, intuitive, reliable, affordable, and repairable. It emphasizes the need for a respectful operating system and how ...
The text discusses the limitations of Bookstack and HedgeDoc for collaborative document editing and praises Google Docs for its suggestion mode. It also mentions a handy tool in Google Docs to preview how the document would look l...
0TIL that It’s okay to relax
2025-02-17 • technology travel relaxation
The author reflects on their recent trip to Copenhagen and the realization that being constantly connected to technology negatively impacts their morale. They acknowledge the importance of staying informed and taking action, but a...
The text discusses the author's desire to own and manage their music collection, emphasizing the importance of lossless music, the convenience of owning music, and the challenges of playing music on different devices. The author a...
0Flint & Silicon
2025-02-11 •
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The text provides a detailed guide on how to prepare for and make the most of the FOSDEM conference in Brussels, including packing tips, travel advice, and information on fringe events, booths, talks, and eating options. The autho...
The Paris region has made a great app for buying Paris Métro tickets, which allows users to buy virtual tickets, recharge a Métro Card, and find the right Métro line to take. The app is available in English and is maintained by pu...
The author discusses their experience with EagleCreek compression cubes, highlighting the benefits of using them to organize and compress clothing while traveling. They express satisfaction with the durability and functionality of...
The author shares their experience with The North Face Borealis backpack, highlighting its features, functionality, and minor inconveniences.
0TIL that Forums are not dead
2025-01-15 • software email community forum
The author discusses the use of forums and email as a solution for asynchronous conversations and mentions various forum software options such as Discourse, Flarum, NodeBB, and Topicbox.
The author discusses their decision to stop using music streaming services and instead buy music, citing reasons such as reducing their energy footprint, avoiding tracking, and maintaining their playlists. They also talk about the...