Setting Up NixOS on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)
A guide to installing and configuring NixOS on WSL2, including graphical application support.
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Automating Windows 11: From Clean Install to Fully Configured with Answer Files and Winget
A guide to my Windows 11 installation process using unattend/answer files for automated, debloated setups, combined with winget for application installation.
NixOS: The Path to Truly Reproducible Linux Systems
A personal journey from distro hopping and manual configuration management to discovering NixOS’s declarative approach, exploring how it solves common Linux setup challenges through configuration files, flakes, and reproducible environments.
My Desk Setup
I describe my work from home setup
How to Pass an Entire Project to a LLM
Create a prompt out of an entire directory
How to Copy to Clipboard From Terminal
Want to quickly copy file contents to your system clipboard from the command line? xclip is the tool for you.
Fixing Wifi Calling
I live on a property that has zero cellular service. This forces me to rely on Wifi for calling, and texting. Only loosely related, but that means when I lose power, I cannot make calls, texts, or use the internet. For that reason, I wrote a separate blog post how I work around this, and still leverage the internet during power outages. I’ve always founds Wifi calling/texting to not be as good as I had hoped....
Cat S22 Flip Phone Tips
Battery Save Mode Quirks One of the most situations I originally experienced Cat S22 Flip was caused by its battery save mode. Since I wasn’t using this phone for much, I elected to have this mode on 24/7. While this helps preserve battery life, it comes with a notable quirk: the GPU gets disabled when the phone is flipped shut. This means if you’re using Google Maps for navigation and close your phone, you’ll hear that dreaded “GPS lost” announcement....
Canpunk: A New Literary Genre
Converting a book/movie script to a new genre using self hosted LLMs
Switching To A Flip Phone
Why I Switched to a Flip Phone Recently, I decided to switch to a flip phone as my daily driver. The main reason? To reduce my access to distracting apps and to be less available to those not incredibly close to me. While I believe willpower is the best defense against distractions, I see the flip phone as “training wheels” — a temporary tool to help me avoid distractions until I can do so without assistance....