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In this guide I will show you how I’ve implemented InfluxDB 2.x downsampling that plays nicely with Grafana with minimal changes to queries.

Some hotels give you only a tiny desk.

This guide will explain how to setup Telegraf, InfluxDB, and Grafana on TrueNAS SCALE (Community Edition).

I wrote a script that displays the slot number of each SSD in the TrueNAS web UI, since all the labels face inward.

This is the runbook I’ve been developing since 2022 for setting up and maintaining TrueNAS SCALE on my portable/travel NAS as of this date.

I came across the OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock whilst staying in Japan.

Repurposed my laundry room table as my desk after selling everything I own.

Last year I made up my mind to move away from Austin and sell all of my belongings, though I swear I’m not a minimalist.

Temporary desk at my new job.

I opted to replace the stock plastic block with an all-metal block from ECS Tuning to get rid of the clutch delay valve.

After moving back to Austin and settling in my big apartment.

This modification makes it easier to put my car on jack stands in my garage.

I recently moved my Snapmaker 2.0 A350T printer to another part of my home.

I change my own oil using the extraction method.

I recently upgraded from my cheap and finicky Monoprice 3D printer to an expensive and versatile one (it WAS the latest and greatest for a few weeks 😭).

I got a couple of items that warranted rewiring my TV cabinet rack: StarTech extenders and P-Link server rails.

My 2019 Golf Alltrack SE came with an auto-dimming mirror, but I wanted the one with garage door buttons integrated in it.

My US 2019 Golf Alltrack SE came with the MIB2 Composition Media infotainment system made by Delphi running QNX 6.5.0 (with firmware MST2_US_VW_P0890D release 0890).

My Alltrack came with an MIB2 Composition Media infotainment system.

I’ve always preferred amber turn signals over flashing brake lights in my vehicles.

This guide lays out the steps I take to install Windows 11 on my Intel-based Apple computers using a custom ISO.

My goal for this project is to have an LTE hotspot in my car that shuts off automatically when I get home to avoid wasting data.

I decided to go with the EcoHitch x7315.

I bought my first 3D printer from Amazon in 2018 for $300.

Installed a second pair of cameras to get a better view out of the rear of my car for read-end crashes as well as another IR camera pointed towards the front of the car.

These modifications are done with an OBDeleven device.

This page lists all the modifications I’ve done to my 2019 Alltrack.

Taken off of Shoreline Hwy in Stinson Beach CA.

Installed this to have a boost gauge in my air vent: P3 V3 OBD2 - VW Mk7 / Mk7.5 Gauge (2014-2020)

Bought a rechargeable 2.5 lb fire extinguisher from Amazon: Amerex Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher B417T

Having my equipment hidden in a TV cabinet was all fine and well but after a while I got the server rack itch.

I installed a BlackVue dashcam along with multiple batteries to get about 2 days of recording time while my vehicle is parked.

Just like my old TDI I wanted the OEM drawer under the driver seat to store things.

Bought this from Amazon: display4top Auto Car Trash Can Bin Waste Container

Changed teams and finally got a corner cubicle.

New apartment to cut down on my commute and new computer to take advantage of my 10 GbE home network and server.

I replaced my super cool Dell rack recently with a more normal-looking setup in my living room.

In this short guide I’ll go over how I implemented full disk encryption using LUKS on my Raspberry Pi’s root file system without needing a second Linux computer to run commands on.

I’ve decided to get rid of my rack cabinet in my living room, so I started by moving my Mac Pro onto my desk and running ethernet cables through the wall.

You may be familiar with the local mail spool on your Linux system.

This guide will go over how to get a Raspberry Pi (or really any Linux system) on Google’s Project Fi cellular service.

My server rack cabinet at home.

Right before I moved desks for the 6th time in 1.5 years.

I use Bareos (a fork of Bacula) to backup my data at home from a Linux computer to tape.

Tired of getting those SSL error pages when accessing your router’s admin interface?

I really like standing desks and luckily Uber provides this contraption.

My server rack cabinet at home.

Got back to having a standing desk.

So I was tired of having to hold my phone while plugging in a microusb cable after I’ve docked it in my car.

Taken after finally re-wiring it and setting it up after moving to San Francisco.