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Pre-EV-pivot tech and lifestyle posts. Kept for the archive, not part of the active ownership log.
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.
I built an AMD Ryzen 2600 PC in 2019
Yes, the Ryzen 2000 series CPU was released in 2018. Why have I just built one in 2019?
Dell Inspiron 7386 Review: Loud Fan, Short Battery, Light Bleed
The Dell Inspiron 7386 2-in-1 has great specs on paper, but loud fans, poor battery life, and light bleed made it a return. Here’s the full breakdown.
Surface Pro 6 Review: Great Hardware, Tough Lap Ergonomics
Surface Pro 6 from Costco at $799 with keyboard and pen. Fanless i5, solid SSD benchmarks, good for web dev, but the kickstand still digs into your legs.
Storage Expansion on NAS
It’s that time again to expand my storage capacity on my Synology NAS. This is not my first time. You can check…
My Dell Inspiron is Dying
My Dell Inspiron is a little over 3 years old and it’s already dying. First the fan. I love how Dell checks…