Linux
- Build Your Own Decentralized Dropbox with Syncthing
7 Mar '24In the world of file synchronization, most people are familiar with services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. These centralized cloud solutions are convenient but come with privacy concerns and potential security risks. What if I told you that to synchronize files between individual devices, you don’t need the cloud™ ?
- Hardened Gentoo with Full Disk Encryption on the Star Labs StarBook Mk VI
22 Feb '24A brief guide on installing Gentoo Linux with Full Disk Encryption and the hardened profile, with SELinux, on the Star Labs StarBook Mk VI.
- A Brief Review of the Star Labs StarBook Mk VI Ryzen Ultrabook
25 Jan '24As announced back in the update of Q4/2023, I went ahead and ordered a Star Labs StarBook Mk VI with an AMD Ryzen processor to finally replace my previous laptop and eventually my workstation. This is a brief review of the device itself, without going too much into software details.
- Updates 2023/Q4
19 Jan '24Project updates from the previous consecutive three-month period, with info on the current status of my projects and next steps. You might find this interesting in case you’re using any of my open source tools.
- XTIA Xproto Upgrade
16 Apr '22Upgraded my Linux workstation to increase performance by optimizing thermals through increased airflow, using the XTIA C-Zone 30mm extender v2.0 and a dedicated heatsink for the back-mounted NVMe SSD.
- Running an Open Source Home Area Network
11 Apr '22Insights on running a Home Area Network (HAN) nearly completely on open source software, including configurations and metrics.
- Linux on the Phone: Part One
31 Mar '22After being back on Linux on my desktop, I decided to make 2022 the year of Linux on the Phone. Not only did I fully replace my iPhone with a privacy-focused smartphone, I also got my toes wet with an actual Linux phone:
The PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition. - Linux on the Desktop: Part Three
19 Nov '21I’ve been rocking Linux on the desktop for quite some time now and decided to provide some insights into what it’s like on a day-to-day basis, as well as cover some of the questions people had about my setup specifically.
- Linux on the Desktop: Part Two
5 Jul '21After more than 10 years on macOS I made the switch back to Linux on my desktop – but not how I originally intended. The PC laptop market is bonkers and I decided to not play along.
- SourceHut: builds.sr.ht Jobs on Ephemeral DigitalOcean Droplets
2 Apr '21Let’s optimize costs and energy consumption of SourceHut-based Git infrastructures by integrating its CI service, builds.sr.ht, with a cloud infrastructure provider, namely DigitalOcean.