Omarchy on an ASUS CN60 Chromebox
Turns out it is surprisingly easy to get some more life out of an old Chromebox. This post is some notes on installing the custom coreboot firmware and what it took to run Omarchy.
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Tip: creating a recurring 5th Sunday event in Google Calendar
Here's a workaround for creating a recurring event on a 5th Sunday in Google Calendar.
Using a USB switch as a full KVM
I finally got a monitor that supports DDC/CI, so now I can easily switch my monitor and full peripheral set with 1 button!
Using Changesets in a polyglot monorepo
Some notes and tips on how to use Changesets for versioning packages in a polyglot monorepo.
Fixing missing Omarchy boot entries
Some notes to self about how to use efibootmgr to fix missing boot entries from a fresh Omarchy install.
The outsized impact of cultural idiosyncrasies
Cultural idiosyncrasies reveal what a company actually does, not just what it says. They can have an outsized impact on both public company image and internal perception and job satisfaction.
2026 is the year I return to rigorous planning
2026 is the year I return to time-block planning and full-task capture. Here are some thoughts around my implementation.
My favorite software in 2025
A big list of my favorite software tools in 2025.
Switching from GPG to age
Some notes about my switch from using GPG for encryption to using age, and how it has changed my workflows.
First impressions of jj from a git fan
Some notes about jj, a fresh version control system, as a user that is deeply familiar with and fond of git.
ASUS PA32QCV: a programmer's review
A short-term review of the PA32QCV from a programmer, as well as a compatibility tip for Linux.
AI etiquette
Reflections on proof-of-thought and why showing AI output to people is rude, along with my pledge to keep this place human-authored.
Repairing my Windows bootloader after Omarchy
Some quick notes on repairing my Windows bootloader after installing Omarchy.
Berkeley Mono Variable (TX-02) in Ghostty
How to use Berkeley Mono Variable (TX-02) in Ghostty
The youngest sibling advantage
Some musings about what I think is the biggest advantage of being a youngest sibling.
Comparing UTOPIA ISPs
A snapshot comparison of the internet service providers that UTOPIA fiber supports.
Variable fonts and italics across browsers
Some notes on getting variable web fonts to work with italics across Chrome and Firefox.
Performance gains of undervolting a T480s
I undervolted and reapplied thermal paste to an old T480s to find surprising improvements of 12% and 24% CPU performance for single- and multi-core workloads, respectively.
Steel man arguments, or arguing intelligently
If the goal is to actually come to some solution, consider using a steel man approach, it's a more effective way to debate.
Sharing intro cards
Have you ever considered giving out "intro cards" to neighbors or other people in your proximity?