Journal
Six-plus EVs, every Supercharger stop, service visit, and honest take.
Delivery Day for the 2022 Tesla Model X Long Range
We have been waiting for 1 year and 11 days for this day to come. We ordered a 2022 Tesla Model X…
2022 Model Y Performance
My first EV was a 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range. It was my first introduction to saving even more on fuel…
HP Pavillion x360 2022
HP Pavillion x360 2022 is a nice budget 2-in-1 laptop if you can get it at an open box price. Here is a quick look.
I went to an Amazon Fresh
There aren’t too many Amazon Fresh locations in my area. While going to lunch today, I found one near the place I…
Laravel with InertiaJS
I’m not sure when this whole backend vs frontend battle started in my head. But I’m mainly a backend developer. Ever since…
Apple AirPods Max Are Expensive
Even when AirPods Max are open box, they are still not worth it for me. Here is why…
User Roles Many to Many
Another way to design user roles in your application is to create a many to many relationship. This means many users can have many roles.
Vagrant and Laravel Timed Out While Waiting for the Machine to Boot
I have been able to develop Laravel applications on my Windows 10 environment for quite some time using Homestead. Recently, I have…
User Roles One to Many
There are many ways to handle user roles in an application. One way is to create a role(s) that have many user(s) or a one to many relationship.
Does Noctua NH-D15 Fit in Lian Li 011 Dynamic Case?
Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black review: does this tall CPU cooler fit the Lian Li 011 Dynamic case? Full compatibility findings.
Fix Your Favorite Headphones
I have a pair of Bose SoundTrue headphones I got back in 2015 and it has seen better days. I don’t want…
Saferell USB-C Dongle Review: Best for 2019 MacBook Pro
Saferell USB-C dongle review for 2019 MacBook Pro: dual HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 100W charging. Hands-on test & dock setup guide.
I Started Woodworking
There is a silver lining with the whole COVID-19 pandemic. I started woodworking.
Ryzen 3900X Build 2020: Parts List and Workstation Setup
Ryzen 3900X 12-core workstation build guide: Gigabyte X570 motherboard, 32GB RAM, component selection for development and virtual machines.
From Prius to Tesla: My 2020 Model 3 Delivery Night
Nine weeks of waiting, a Prius trade-in, a stop at Porto's, and a rainy December night at the Tesla dealership. Here's how my first EV delivery actually went.
It Took 2 Months to Get My Tesla Model 3
I placed my order for a Tesla Model 3 Long Range on October 19, 2019. Here’s what happened while waiting for the…
Birthday Drive in My New Tesla Model 3
No plans, just me, my new Tesla Model 3, and a rainy SoCal birthday. Here's how I spent the day: church, Starbucks, Redbox drama, ramen, and a packed Supercharger.