- Minimalist and Functional Desktop Environment without Xorg
18 Jul '24
A brief write-up on how I’ve set up my Linux desktop environment to be minimal
yet functional, to let me work and use the computer as efficiently as
possible. All without using Xorg.
- Updates 2024/Q2
1 Jul '24
Project updates from the current 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.
- Run Your Privacy-Respecting AI on Gentoo Linux
6 Jun '24
Would you like to have ChatGPT summarize YouTube videos for you, but without
OpenAI knowing the lewd content that you’re watching, or paying them an arm
and a leg for it? You can, and it’s actually fairly straightforward.
- Build Your Own Decentralized Dropbox with Syncthing
7 Mar '24
In 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 '24
A 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 '24
As 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 '24
Project 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 '22
Upgraded 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 '22
Insights 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 '22
After 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.