Posts
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Self-Hosted Apps
January 19, 2024
I am a big fan of self-hosted apps, which are a bit different from the desktop apps I talk about in a previous post. Self-hosted apps are web based applications that you run on your own server. The “server” can be just about any computer you have access to.
Self-hosted apps are an alternative to the cloud based services that you sign up for and simply access with a username & password. The “cloud” just means it’s running on someone else’s computer, where they take care of installing and maintaining the software to host that service you are using, such as Google Photos or Apple iCloud. If that cloud service is free, it’s possible that you are the product. Perhaps the company is using your data to profit in some manner, or they are making money by showing you advertisements while you are using the service.
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Das Keyboard Cleaning
May 29, 2022
My trusty Das Keyboard was certainly overdue for a cleaning. With the cats regularly being right next to the keyboard, it had accumulated quite a bit of cat hair! Cleaning this keyboard is a little tricky because there are no labels on top of the keycaps. I originally purchased this keyboard in 2011 and it has served me well as the main keyboard for my desktop computer.
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Fresh Format Apps
May 21, 2022
Whenever I do a fresh install of Windows on my desktop computer, I have a list of applications that I use regularly that need to be installed. For this post I wanted to talk about the list of applications, what I use them for, and why I like them.
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3D Printed Parts for Unifi Cameras
May 15, 2022
I recently got some Unifi cameras to replace my long discontinued Amazon Cloud Cams. The standard mounting options for the Unifi cameras fell short of what I needed in a few places. I’ve always been curious about 3D printing and this seemed like a good opportunity to learn more about it and also solve my camera mounting issues.
