Encrypted disk chain unlocking
published on 19/01/2026 | tags: Encryption, luks, linux, btrfsUnlocking mulitple disks from one passphrase / chain
Threadripper and Radeon Pro Linux Kernel settings
published on 18/01/2026 | tags: Kernel, AMD, linux, RadeonSome helpful kernel parameters to do with my motherboard / threadripper / amd radeon pros
Hyprland / Waybar Utilities
published on 07/12/2025 | tags: Linux, wayland, Hyprland, waybar, AMDFANSmall utilities that I wrote today to help my transition to using Hyprland/waybar
Atiya’s Quest Dev Log
published on 16/07/2025 | tags: Linux, Windows, Android, Atiya's Quest, Games, Release, Dog, Pom, Pomeranian, Atiya, PuzzleQuestGoing through the updates that I’ve made through out the year working on my game, Atiya’s Quest.
Replacing your default search in Firefox
published on 15/03/2025 | tags: Linux, Firefox, Searxng, Privacy, SecurityHow to replace your default search in Firefox with Searxng
What goes into an item in Atiya’s Quest
published on 25/02/2025 | tags: Linux, Godot, GameDev, AtiyaExplore the intricate process of creating equipment in Atiya’s Quest, from effects and rarity to unique names and descriptions.
Godot Patterns: Prefab
published on 07/11/2024 | tags: Linux, Python, GDScript, Godot, Patterns, PrefabIn this post I’ll go over the Prefab pattern that I’ve been using in Atiya’s Quest, that allows for dynamic content creation in Godot.
Godot Patterns: EventBus
published on 06/11/2024 | tags: Linux, Python, GDScript, Godot, Patterns, EventBusEventBus pattern in Godot
GDScript vs Python (from a Python Dev’s perspective)
published on 04/11/2024 | tags: Linux, Python, GDScript, GodotLearning curve coming in from having done many years of Python Dev, syntactically the language “looks” very similar, there’s very little visual differences when looking at the code.
Getting started with Godot in Arch
published on 03/11/2024 | tags: Linux, Arch, Godot, AndroidOverview of the steps required to get up and running for Godot development in Arch Linux.
Atiya’s Quest Website
published on 02/09/2024 | tags: Linux, Windows, Android, Atiya's Quest, Games, ReleaseAtiya’s Quest gets a formal release on Linux, Windows, and Android.
Atiya’s Quest Release
published on 29/08/2024 | tags: Linux, Windows, Android, Atiya's Quest, Games, ReleaseAtiya’s Quest will get a formal release on Linux, Windows, and Android.
Whacky split keyboard, the glove80
published on 04/06/2024 | tags: Linux, Arch, Keyboard, ERGO, glove80glove80, thoughts after a couple months
Yesterday I disconnected my mouse
published on 31/05/2024 | tags: Linux, Arch, Mouse, Ploopy, Trackball, MXERGOI disconnected my mouse, moved to trackball
Recovering from failed terraform apply
published on 06/09/2023 | tags: Linux, Arch, terraform, DevopsQuick post on how to recover from a failed terraform apply
Taking the drone out in Bayers Lake, early spring 2023
published on 15/04/2023 | tags: Drone, Lakes, Bayers, Sunny, Jeep, Nova-ScotiaJust taking a quick spin around with the Drone in Bayers Lake, Nova Scotia.
Out with the drone in Shediac New Brunswick Easter weekend 2023
published on 08/04/2023 | tags: Drone, Shediac, Beach, Sunset, Jeep, New-BrunswickOut with the drone in Shediac New Brunswick Easter weekend 2023
Setting up Syncthing and Obsidian
published on 26/11/2022 | tags: Linux, Obsidian, Syncthing, Onyx, Boox, AndroidSetting up Syncthing and Obsidian on a Boox Onyx, Android phone, Linux desktop and Server
Hurricane Fiona
published on 25/09/2022 | tags: Hurricane, Fiona, Broken Trees, No PowerJust an update on hurricane Fiona in my neck of the woods.
Out off-roading in Tantallon Nova-Scotia, taking a look at a couple wild campsites
published on 18/09/2022 | tags: Drone, Camping, Wild, Lakes, Ponds, Jeep, Nova-ScotiaOff-roading in Tantallon NS, taking a look at a couple wild campsites
Bayers Lake Droning
published on 10/09/2022 | tags: Drone, Panoramic, NS, Bayers, Lake, ConstructionA panoramic view of the construction site at Bayers Lake in Halifax, taken while flying my drone around the lakes.
Stable-Diffusion on Amd cards with rocm on Arch Linux
published on 09/09/2022 | tags: Linux, AMD, rocm, stable-diffusion, AI, MLExperimenting with Stable-Diffusion with my AMD card on Arch Linux with rocm.
Memramcook / Taylor Village off-roading trip
published on 07/09/2022 | tags: Drone, Panoramic, Memramcook, NB, Blueberries, PitA trip to Memramcook, NB to visit the Taylor Village and do some off-roading.
Terrence Bay River outing with the Drone
published on 28/08/2022 | tags: Drone, Dji, Terrence Bay River, HalifaxTerrence Bay River outing with the Drone
Second Drone Flight!
published on 27/08/2022 | tags: Drone, Dji, Mini, Halifax, BayersJust a quick clip of my second drone flight with the mini drone.
Installing Lineage on my Pixel 2xl
published on 24/08/2022 | tags: Linux, LineageOS, Pixel, AndroidOverview of how to install Lineage on my Pixel 2xl
Sign your git commits with ssh keys instead of gpg
published on 23/08/2022 | tags: Linux, Git, Github, Signing, SSH, GPG, VerifiedHow to sign your git commits with SSH instead of GPG
First Drone Flight / Off-Roading
published on 23/08/2022 | tags: Drone, Off-Roading, Flight, KDEnlive, JeepMy first drone flight off-roading.
get_latest_proton_ge
published on 05/08/2022 | tags: Linux, Games, Steam, Proton, SteamDeck, PythonQuick script to nab the latest Proton GE version, can be run from your SteamDeck.
vImDE - NeoVim Integrated Development Environment
published on 04/08/2022 | tags: Linux, Nvim, Vim, Plugins, Python, TelescopeNeoVim IDE, I put together somewhat recently and some folks were asking me to post about it.
Ever want Twitch.tv streams in your launcher (Rofi)?
published on 18/07/2022 | tags: Linux, Rofi, Twitch, Launcher, i3Here’s how I setup my Rofi and used wtwitch and mpv to play Twitch.tv streams.
Dracula and FzF (fuzzy finder) for some shenanigans in the console
published on 08/05/2022 | tags: Linux, Bash, Fzf, Draculafzf with some Dracula colors and some fun console shenanigans.
Steam Deck Gotted!
published on 17/03/2022 | tags: Linux, Steam, Steamdeck, GamingFirst thoughts and impressions of using the Steamdeck. spoilers it’s amazing!
Elden Ring on Linux (offline mode)
published on 24/02/2022 | tags: Linux, Elden Ring #100DaysToOffloadElden Ring on Linux (offline mode)
New amdfan and py3status-amdfan releases
published on 24/02/2022 | tags: Linux, Python, AMD, GPU, FansAmdfan updated to support Py-Yaml 6.0, and py3status-amdfan updated to use Amdfan 0.1.17
New amdfan and py3status-amdfan releases
published on 30/01/2022 | tags: Linux, Python, AMD, GPU, FansAmdfan updated to Python 3.10 and Rich 11.1, and py3status updated to use Amdfan 0.1.16
Advent of Code 2021
published on 30/12/2021 | tags: Linux, AOC, AdventOfCode, #100DaysToOffload, copilot, githubJust my entries into the advent of code 2021, been busy with these.
Newsboat, yt-dlp and mpv
published on 02/11/2021 | tags: Linux, Newsboat, RSS, yt-dlp, #100DaysToOffloadNewsboat and yt-dlp for RSS and a usable YouTube.
exa a replacement ls
published on 27/10/2021 | tags: Linux, ls, exa, #100DaysToOffloadExa a modern ls replacement, it’s pretty neat.
Neovim and Github Copilot
published on 27/10/2021 | tags: Linux, Neovim, Github, Copilot, Arch, #100DaysToOffloadGetting up and running with Neovim and Github Copilot on Arch Linux
The search for a Vi mode browser
published on 23/09/2021 | tags: Web, Browser, Vi, Nyxt, #100DaysToOffloadTrying out Nyxt in the search for a Vi mode browser.
I got a Pinetime!
published on 22/09/2021 | tags: Linux, Opensource, Pine64, Pinetime, SmartWatch, #100DaysToOffloadI got a Pinetime, it was sweet for about 10 minutes. Hopefully it’s sweet again in a couple weeks.
Getting chat from Owncast into Obs
published on 21/09/2021 | tags: Linux, Python, Flask, Owncast, OBS, obs-studio, getting-started, #100DaysToOffloadSmall Python script to get your Owncast chat into an OBS overlay
Open Broadcast Software and Owncast on Linux with Nginx and LetsEncrypt
published on 19/09/2021 | tags: Linux, Streaming, OBS, Owncast, nginx, LetsEncrypt, #100DaysToOffloadOpen Broadcast Software (OBS) and Owncast all running in Linux, the perfect open source streaming solution?
Qubes installation
published on 16/09/2021 | tags: Linux, Qubes, Virtualisation, VM, Fedora, Debian, Whonix, #100DaysToOffloadBrief overview of Qubes and the installation process.
X Forwarding
published on 14/09/2021 | tags: Linux, X, SSH, #100DaysToOffloadJust a quick overview of how to setup X Forwarding
New Gear Get - Ploopy Classic
published on 13/09/2021 | tags: Hardware, Opensource, Ploopy, Trackball, 3D-Print, #100DaysToOffloadWTF is a Ploopy? Opensource Trackball that runs QMK!
Switching to Podman as a Docker replacement (also docker-compose)
published on 31/08/2021 | tags: Linux, Containers, Podman, Docker, docker-compose, #100DaysToOffloadHow to switch over to Podman for all your Docker and docker-compose needs.
Debian 11
published on 17/08/2021 | tags: Linux, Debian, #100DaysToOffloadInstalling Debian11 into a VM to setup as my Work machine.
Slackware 15.rc1 in 2021
published on 16/08/2021 | tags: Linux, #100DaysToOffloadPreview / How to install Slackware 15.RC1, and small review.
Installing Arch Linux (with helpful screenshots)
published on 12/08/2021 | tags: Linux, Arch, #100DaysToOffloadNot a replacement for the installation wiki, but a complement for newer folks interested in Arch.
New Noita Save Manager release
published on 10/08/2021 | tags: Linux, Windows, Noita, Games, Python, #100DaysToOffloadSmall update to the Noita save game manager
Porting old code again!
published on 22/07/2021 | tags: Games, Roguelike, Python, #100DaysToOffload, DanzigAgain with porting old projects to modern Python and PyGame
Steamdeck Announcement
published on 16/07/2021 | tags: Linux, Steam, Steamdeck, Arch, btw, #100DaysToOffloadAn interesting time now with the annoucement of Valves Steamdeck.
Downgrading your Linux kernel in Arch Linux
published on 27/06/2021 | tags: Linux, Arch, AMD, amdgpu, #100DaysToOffloadQuick write up of downgrading your Linux kernel using Arch Linux in the event of some issues.
Pipewire one sound dilly to rule them all?
published on 03/06/2021 | tags: Linux, Sound, Pipewire, PulseAudio, Alsa, OSS, #100DaysToOffloadTaking a peek at Pipewire, to see if it’s really the dragon slayer of Linux sound?
New amdfan and py3status-amdfan
published on 16/05/2021 | tags: Linux, Arch, Python, i3, #100DaysToOffloadNew releases for AMDFAN and py3status-amdfan
Arch Linux after 6 months
published on 11/05/2021 | tags: Arch, Linux, #100DaysToOffloadRecap / Review after 6 months of usage of Arch Linux
Linux From Scratch again!
published on 09/05/2021 | tags: Linux, LFS, review, #100DaysToOffloadTaking a look at Linux From Scratch again whats changed in the last 20 years since I last ran through it?
Who wrote this?
published on 28/04/2021 | tags: Python, 2to3, #100DaysToOffloadFun times porting my first personal Python project to Python3
Bitwarden after a couple years of LastPass
published on 20/04/2021 | tags: Linux, Passwords, Encryption, Hunter2, #100DaysToOffloadOverview from a couple months of usage with bitwarden, coming from several unwilling years with LastPass.
Something new for me anyways
published on 19/04/2021 | tags: Linux, Vim, nvim, neovim, #100DaysToOffloadGiving nvim a try, after a very long time spent with Vim.
Initial release py3status-amdfan
published on 14/04/2021 | tags: Linux, py3status, AMD, i3wm, Python, #100DaysToOffloadThe initial release for my new py3status module to monitor fan RPM and temperatures.
Movie Night with Friends
published on 08/04/2021 | tags: Linux, Movies, Syncplay, #100DaysToOffloadSyncplay is a neat tool for watching movies with friends remotely
Last Noita update - Linux performance
published on 06/04/2021 | tags: Linux, Games, Noita, proton, #100DaysToOffloadWith the final large update to Noita, there are some benefits and sadness.
py3status-github-notifications
published on 05/04/2021 | tags: Python, #100DaysToOffload, Py3status, i3wmSmall py3status module for showing github notifications in i3wm
Hello Gemini
published on 04/04/2021 | tags: Gemini, #100DaysToOffload, NotGopher, Bash, Python, RSTPorting my site to Gemini, with Bash and Python
35 mins to Arch
published on 29/03/2021 | tags: Linux, Arch, py3status, #100DaysToOffload, Python35 minutes from release to Arch
Automating the little things
published on 16/03/2021 | tags: Linux, bash, automation, Docker, #100DaysToOffloadSmall automation for my server
weechat and tmux for remote IRC
published on 09/03/2021 | tags: Linux, IRC, Terminal, weechat, tmux, #100DaysToOffloadQuick setup for persistent weechat with tmux and systemd
Urtuk: The Desolation
published on 03/03/2021 | tags: Linux, Games, Roguelike, Turn-based, #100DaysToOffload, UrtukUrtuk: The Desolation is a new roguelike, turn-based tactical combat game with a native Linux build.
Noita Save Manager
published on 28/02/2021 | tags: Linux, Noita, Games, Mod, #100DaysToOffloadLinux compatible Noita Save Manager
Noita Together
published on 24/02/2021 | tags: Games, Noita, Wizards, #100DaysToOffloadA multiplayer mod for one of the best roguelikes out there.
amdfan First release
published on 21/02/2021 | tags: Linux, Python, #100DaysToOffloadMy first release of AMDFAN, a fan controller for amdgpu video cards.
My .vimrc
published on 06/02/2021 | tags: Linux, Vim, #100DaysToOffload, EditorIt ain’t much but it’s mine
Hollow Knight
published on 04/02/2021 | tags: Games, Linux, #100DaysToOffload, MetroidvaniaWhat a great game, with fantastic Linux support.
Miniflux + Wallabag + Android client = 👍
published on 02/02/2021 | tags: Linux, Miniflux, Wallabag, RSS, Android, #100DaysToOffload, WebSetting up Miniflux with Wallabag to read articles on my Android phone.
Adding Python Virtual Env support to Synth Shell
published on 01/02/2021 | tags: Python, Bash, Linux, #100DaysToOffloadJust a quick write up of adding Python virtualenv support to Synth Shell
cpu_governor.py a py3status module
published on 29/01/2021 | tags: Linux, Python, i3, py3status, #100DaysToOffloadAnother py3status module for i3, this time for showing the CPU governor
Falling Everything in Python
published on 28/01/2021 | tags: Python, Noita, Pygame, #100DaysToOffloadSmall Python demo of the Noita physics engine “falling everything” written in Python.
http_monitor for i3 (py3status)
published on 26/01/2021 | tags: Python, Linux, #100DaysToOffload, httpSmall http monitoring script that I wrote to keep track of some services running on my server.
Fancy terminal
published on 24/01/2021 | tags: Linux, #100DaysToOffload, Alacritty, ueberzug, ranger, terminalSetting up Alacritty, ranger and ueberzug for image previews in the terminal
Demon’s Souls / RPCS3
published on 23/01/2021 | tags: Games, #100DaysToOffload, EmulationGetting Demon’s Souls up and running in Arch Linux with RPCS3
WTF is Gemini?
published on 20/01/2021 | tags: Web, Gopher, Gemini, Fancy, #100DaysToOffloadWTF is Gemini? Really… is it just a fancy Gopher?
Noita - Linux performance
published on 19/01/2021 | tags: Linux, Games, Noita, CPU, proton, #100DaysToOffloadSome settings and programs you can use to improve responsiveness of Noita, and other CPU intensive games.
KeyOxide
published on 17/01/2021 | tags: Encryption, Identity, Federation, #100DaysToOffloadSetting up KeyOxide for DNS, Github and Mastodon
Dead Cells controller issues
published on 14/01/2021 | tags: Linux, Games, Roguelike, #100DaysToOffloadHow I managed to resolve (kinda), my controller issues with Dead Cells in Linux
Foundry setup in Linux
published on 13/01/2021 | tags: Linux, Dice, Dungeons and Dragons, pen and paper, #100DaysToOffload, DockerQuick setup guide for self-hosting Foundry VTT
Wizards and State Machines
published on 12/01/2021 | tags: Noita, State Machine, Games, Wizard, Witch, Spell Wrapping, #100DaysToOffloadNoita, the best Witch game you haven’t played.
Dwarf Fortress in Arch with a Tile-set
published on 11/01/2021 | tags: Linux, Arch, Dwarf Fortress, Graphics, #100DaysToOffloadSmall write-up of how to install a tile-set for Dwarf Fortress in Linux (Arch, but any other distribution will work as well).
Building AUR’s with a chroot
published on 09/01/2021 | tags: Linux, Arch, pacman, #100DaysToOffloadHow to build AUR’s with a chroot cleanly
pacman coming from apt / dpkg
published on 07/01/2021 | tags: Linux, Arch, Debian, pacman, #100DaysToOffloadWorking with the Arch Linux package manager
ssh-copy-id
published on 04/01/2021 | tags: Linux, SSH, #100DaysToOffloadMore commands that I didn’t know about
Ventoy how did I not know about you?
published on 03/01/2021 | tags: Linux, tutorial, #100DaysToOffloadNeat tool that I didn’t know about for bootable media
Installing Arch Linux blind after 20 years of Debian
published on 01/01/2021 | tags: Linux, Debian, Arch, #100DaysToOffloadSome thoughts about Arch and Debian after 20 years of using primarily Debian
Creating a py3status module to monitor my UPS battery
published on 31/12/2020 | tags: UPS, Battery, Python, Tutorial, i3, #100DaysToOffloadHow to create a py3status module
Looking Glass
published on 30/12/2020 | tags: Linux, VFIO, Virtualization, Tutorial, BIOS, LookingGlass, #100DaysToOffloadBasic Looking Glass setup
Cyberpunk 2077 in Linux kinda?
published on 29/12/2020 | tags: Linux, Cyberpunk, 2077, VFIO, games, demo, #100DaysToOffloadShort demo video of VFIO setup playing Cyberpunk
Odds and Ends
published on 28/12/2020 | tags: Linux, VFIO, Virtualization, Tutorial, BIOS, #100DaysToOffloadBIOS and optimizations
The Machine! (virtual)
published on 27/12/2020 | tags: Linux, VFIO, Tutorial, Virtualization, #100DaysToOffloadConfiguring your VM
Isolation (of hardware)
published on 26/12/2020 | tags: Linux, VFIO, Tutorial, Virtualization, #100DaysToOffloadIsolation of components for VM pass through
Intro to VFIO
published on 25/12/2020 | tags: Linux, VFIO, Vitualization, Tutorial, #100DaysToOffloadIntro to VFIO in Linux