Here's how I host my own AIM server
Tired of Discord? Want to chat with your friends using that perfectly good Windows 98 machine? Well now you can spin up your own AIM server.
Veronica Explains
Linux mom, vintage tech enthusiast, nerdy musician.
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I'm switching to a dumbphone this summer
Yes. Really. A dumbphone. All summer.
Writerdeck: FAQ
Folks have been asking me questions about my writerdeck setup. Here, I attempt to answer them.
It's time to talk about my writerdeck
tldr: I installed console-only Debian on an old laptop (no desktop OS at all) I added some packages to make it work better for writing: network-manager for connecting to hotspots while I'm away kmscon for custom fonts and more than 16 colors in the tty tmux
Living with GrapheneOS: FAQ
Over the last three years I've had a lot of folks ask me questions about using GrapheneOS. Let's answer them!
Upcoming performance + quick housekeeping note
I will be at VCF SoCal this Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Orange, CA, US!
Wait, veronicaexplains.net?
My website is now using Ghost instead of WordPress, and that means you can get me in your inbox. Everyone loves emails, right?
Responding to comments on "I stream nothing..."
Responding to comments from my latest video, which is about streaming platforms and how I (don't) use them.
How I use Handbrake in 2025
Here's how I'm currently setting up Handbrake to shrink down movies and TV shows in my collection.
Everyday rsync
A blog post about using (and appreciating) rsync.