Starburst
My newest EP, “Starburst”, features four tracks, two of which are Electronica along one Techno track and one Instrumental/Soundtrack piece.
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The Steam Machine certainly is a Linux Computer
I recently got a Steam Machine and wanted to write about the parts that other reviews I have seen left out, and give my own opinion.
Assembly
Assembly is a tech house track I made during vacation, it turned out sadder than expected…
Sol y Sombra
“Sol y Sombra”, a multi genre release, contains six tracks ranging from slow, peaceful instrumental over tech house to experimental techno, drum and bass and a soundtrack track from a game I might continue working on when the time is right…
QR Thing for iOS/macOS
I made a QR-Code scanner and creator app for iOS and macOS, you can scan QR Codes, open and/or copy their contents, and create new ones where you can also set their colors and shapes. As always the app is free and without spyware or ads.
Wading through the Slop
I am sorry to report that I tried using Cursor (not on this blog or in a published project, but a Godot free time project). I canceled it again, the main reason is same as with ChatGPT I felt like what I got out of it was not something I made myself.
How to use TPM-backed SSH keys on macOS
I recently had to reinstall macOS (because the installation had ~250GB of “System Data” I am unable to purge, even as root) and used this opportunity to switch my SSH key setup on that device to be completely TPM-backed…
How to solve Windows PCIe network latency
When I installed a new PCIe network card into my gaming PC I was surprised by suddenly lagging mouse input (via network, it’s a headless machine)…
Aurora
My first ever EP, “Aurora” contains four tracks I made while being inspired by the beauty and physics of nothern lights.
Slop Has Reached GitLab
Slopware is now the default experience when you try to create a README file in an empty project using the GitLab Web UI.
How to install encrypted Debian on an M1 MacBook Pro
In this post I’ll describe how to install an encrypted Debian (13, “Trixie”) on an M1 MacBook Pro (others might work too).
What happened to GNOME?
The last time I used GNOME (a few years ago I think it was Version 3) I was surprised at how ugly it had gotten and how much of an “improvement” this was praised as.
Amplifier/Effects for iOS
I made an amplifier and effects app for iOS which lets users amplify their voice or instruments using any connected input and output the resulting audio over any connected output.
Lightspeed
After completing “Aberration”, I was reminded of how much fun I have while making music, this album is the result of this realization.
Aberration
After a long period of focusing on other things, a sudden, profound loss pushed me to create music again as a way to process everything. This album is dedicated to Yuri the cat!
Don't wear your Apple Watch Series 10
The paint on the bottom chips off when worn and the support says it costs 370€ to replace it while the watch is still under “warranty”.
Building a HomeKit Doorbell using a RaspberryPi Zero
I have a super-annoying doorbell in my flat, and my cats hate it. Even when it’s on the lowest volume, they panic and hide as soon as it goes off…
I still use X11 (and need it)
Why is it currently trending that X11 is “dead”?I still use it, never even tried Wayland…
How To Host Your Own APT Mirror
In this post I will describe the necessary steps to host your own APT mirror that you can use in your local network to speed up package installations and updates, and save bandwidth.
Reboot your TV Remote
If you suddenly can’t control your TV volume using your Apple TV Remote anymore, you might need to reboot it by holding “TV/Screen” and “Volume Down” for ~10 seconds…
Audio/Music Player for iOS
I made an audio player app for iOS which plays the locally synced library.
Network Tools/Toolkit for iOS
I wrote a network toolkit app as a weekend project, mainly because I needed one of those and when I searched for it, the first few results had ads, tracking and/or annoying cookie banners.
Calculating with different units in CSS
Have you ever come upon the pleasure of doing math in your CSS or LESS code?
How to create a Windows USB Stick on macOS/Linux
In this post, I’ll describe how you can create a bootable Windows installation USB drive using macOS (and Linux too).
How to sync your Windows account picture using Active Directory
In this post, I will show how you can sync your Windows account pictures using Active Directory and group policies.