Blog posts
Here lies my ramblings, typically they’re about technology or nature. Don’t expect a regular schedule, I am very busy but you might be able to check back every couple of months and read something interesting here.
Pothole: A Tumblr-like federated microblogging server. Apr 20, 2023
Thinkpads: An alternative to the status quo. Jun 19, 2022
ActivityPub is a way for websites to send messages even when they run vastly different software. Think of it like email, you can send messages from youraccount@your-instance.com to anyone on the network (as long as you do not block them or they are not blocked by you.) This ability to talk to each other irregardless of website or provider is called “Federation”, when we say a software can federate via X, then it means that software can talk to other software that supports X.
Modern laptop are defined by sleek, light and fast consumer standards. These machines are easy to carry, easy to use and quite fast. When people think of laptops they often think of Macbooks or ASUS laptops that are all small and light. Unfortunately these laptops are not designed with the consumer in mind, they are designed to backstab you in every possible way. Let’s take a look at the numerous ways modern laptops are designed to sabotage you.