Markdown and front matter are everything you need for a good note-taking system.

Notion is one of the last daily apps I use that's not self-hosted. It's about time I find a solid replacement for note-taking and task planning. I'm currently trying out AFFiNE and Obsidian to see if they fit the bill. Really hoping the new Obsidian Bases feature turns out great!

Tailscale is one of the best additions to any home lab. It simplifies accessing your home network from anywhere, anytime – secure and effortless.

Typst is genuinely one of the best tools I've discovered in years. It's a document writing tool as flexible as LaTeX, but far less cumbersome! Whether you need to create a CV, take notes, make a presentation, or write a report – Typst handles it all. Plus, the community has created beautiful templates, so you don't have to start from scratch. Give it a try if you haven't already!

I hate to admit it, but MacBooks really are that good...

I urge you to self-host as much as you possibly can of the products and services you use. You'll feel a real sense of relief, knowing your data is truly yours, and privacy feels a whole lot better that way.

Java often gets dismissed by new devs as 'enterprise bloat,' but let's be real: it's rock-solid. Insanely extensive with tools for everything, and cross-platform like no other. Been around forever for a reason. If you're building scalable stuff, give it another look – it's still great!

I hate instant messaging for anything that's not urgent. We should get back to using email more often, where I only check it once or twice a day. Non-urgent notifications still pull my focus, make me grab my phone, and totally destroy my flow state... Yet we've normalized it.

I've said it time and time again, and I'll keep saying it: Just use Postgres for everything. It's versatile, reliable, handles it all, and there's an extension for basically anything you need.

Alright, I'm convinced. Immich is better than Google Photos and every other photo app. The AI features are GREAT, PRIVATE, and ACTUALLY USEFUL!

I've been thinking about startups. Profitability isn't a milestone. It's freedom from funding chases. Building Uni’s Easy lean and solo feels right. Focus on user value over hype. Bootstrappers, does it give you more control or limit ambition?

Setting up Immich right now to replace my Synology Photos setup. Wish me luck! 🤞🍀

Alright, I get the hype around OpenCode. It's really good at using existing context and finding which files to update. It's also just a really, really good TUI. Seriously!

All of the Affinity apps are now free! Canva acquired them from Serif, and this is such a cool development. It might have just become the best photo editor available for Linux!

Google, please just release Gemini 3.0 already...

Why do people care so much about the "news"? Is FOMO really that important to them? It's just fluff about other people and events, portrayed as crucial so people don't have time to do meaningful, actually important stuff. Like, why do you need to know the news???

Instagram's doodle drawing feature has to be one of the most creative and innovative additions to social media in a few years.

Imagine Microsoft Recall, but for Linux: open-source, runs entirely local, and respects your privacy. Index your screen history without Big Brother watching. As a self-hosting enthusiast, I'd love this—turning forgotten tabs and docs into instant recall. FOSS could make it amazing!

Did you know Advent of Code 2025 is down to just 12 puzzles from 25? Quality over quantity. Who's joining in this year? 🎄

Swift for Android might be a game changer... Or it might just turn out to be another React Native/Flutter alternative 🤦