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Occasionally I write about something I’ve done or my thoughts on a particular topic. Don’t expect any sort of consistent schedule, though!

• Fan Control on Armbian's Ubuntu 20.04 ROCKPro64 Server Image: Armbian’s Ubuntu 20.04 server image for the ROCKPro64 works great – even the ZFS DKMS module installs without a hiccup! However, it has no built-in fan control; this post explains how I got it set up.

• Why I Switched to a Simple Static Site: For the last year and a half I ran my personal website using Grav CMS with my own Webfolio theme. However, it’s now a super simple static site built with Hugo. In this post, I explain why I decided to make that switch.

• On Self-Hosting: After a failed attempt at self-hosting a few years ago, I eventually decided to give it another shot. It’s been a fun, satisfying adventure, and I highly recommend you try it as well.

• Setting Up ZFS on a ROCKPro64 Running Debian Buster: I bought a ROCKPro64 single-board computer that to use as a home server. Once it arrived, I quickly discovered that setting up ZFS on it was going to be a bit tricky. After a few hours of troubleshooting, I finally figured it out – here’s how to get it working.

• Basic C++ Unit Testing with Coverage Using Catch2 and Gcov: I wrote a basic C++ linked list implementation to sharpen my skills, and I quickly found myself in need of a good way to test my code. I found Catch2, a simple C++ testing framework, and then used Gcov to ensure that my tests were covering all the code. By no means am I an expert, but I’ll go ahead and share what I’ve learned so far.

• Using Letters As Arrow Keys on Linux and Mac: When I found myself sitting at a computer writing code for 40 hours a week for the first time, I started looking for ways to make my computer work more comfortable and efficient. After a bit of research, I figured out how to remap a modifier key (e.g., Ctrl, Alt, etc.) plus i/j/k/l to the arrow keys.