Although I generally know The US Constitution and can name most of the 10 Bill of Rights and a few of the later amendments, The Declaration of Independence is not something I’ve thought about or read in a very long time.
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Meshtastic and Meshcore in the Pacific Northwest
A hot topic on “Teh Socials” over the past six months has been Meshtastic. Just this past week, I’ve had four separate conversations about Meshtastic, Meshcore, and the small mesh radios that power these networks.
Minimum Viable Arduino Project: Aeropress Timer
Okay, okay. I admit. This isn’t the minimum viable Arduino project. It’s the minimum viable USEFUL Arduino project. It’s an Aeropress Timer.
Political Stickers for 2025
A trio of political stickers you can download and print.
Copying M4A Files to the Tangara
I found I had to transcode m4a files when copying them to the Tangara media player, so I wrote a script to copy mp3 and transcode m4a.
Reviving the Unfiction Forums
I set out to take a static snapshot of the Unfiction forums. Its now-15-year-old server software crashed and fell offline 8 years ago. This is how I did it.
On Boycotting Meta For A Week
So I did that Meta blackout/boycott for a week. I blogged about how I’d set up my home router and phone to block Facebook, Instagram, and Threads while at home and on the go. The result? For the most part, it was fine. There were two main points of friction. While a couple of groups … Continue reading On Boycotting Meta For A Week
Blocking Meta For A Week
Folks are boycotting Meta properties starting tomorrow. Here’s why and some easy ways to join.
Quick Make: Horizontal Tissue Bracket
Last year, I redid my nightstand. It’s still a bit of a mess, but at least this one has drawers and tiered shelves to help things be a bit more tidy. The one problem I ran into was that there isn’t a great place for a tissue box. I ended up stuffing it sideways between … Continue reading Quick Make: Horizontal Tissue Bracket
Using the Internet Without Leaving a Trace: a How-To Guide
Who This Is For There may be a time, especially in the upcoming presidency, when you find yourself wanting to use online resources but not leaving any sort of digital “paper trail” behind. People in China do this to read news on websites that are blocked by the Great Firewall of China — news content … Continue reading Using the Internet Without Leaving a Trace: a How-To Guide