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The log of bringing a uSDX V1.02 (WB2CBA) QRP transceiver that was assembled years ago and never worked back to life with nothing but a multimeter and a NanoVNA — the blank-ATmega trap, an open joint on the FST3253, and the final calibration.
A technical log on remotely connecting to a 2015 jailbroken Kindle Paperwhite 3, making SSH keys persistent, wireless book transfer with Tailscale Taildrop, blocking OTA updates, installing custom fonts/dictionaries, and taking full system backups.
Back in 2021 I wrote a general post about self-hosting. My setup has changed since: I now run two separate machines — Dokploy on a VPS and CasaOS on a Raspberry Pi at home. Here's what runs where, and why.
A list of phone, computer and web apps for cycling, grouped into activity tracking, navigation, training, indoor riding, maintenance, touring and weather.
A retrospective on the overnight rebuild of canata.dev (Henry Heffernan's open-source 3D office, customised), notlar.im (Astro from a Docusaurus base), and the contact-form Worker that ties them together.
A two-day weekend log of moving an Ender 3 v2 off Marlin + OctoPi onto Klipper + Mainsail + OrcaSlicer + Tailscale, plus every calibration that comes after.
A continuation of my Ekşi Sözlük list, moved from there to notlar.im — a collection of useful websites few people know about.
macOS apps I use and find useful, plus sites for cracked versions.
My experience with Kimsufi, the budget dedicated hosting company running on older OVH servers that I've been using since 2014.
GitHub repos I've spotted here and there, starred, and found useful for my own work.
Development notes on the Android app I built with React Native + Expo as an alternative to amatortelsizcilik.com.tr and @telsizbot.
A caution about the post-earthquake rush into the hobby, the difference between PMR and amateur radios, and how to actually get started — a long introductory post.
Small but life-saving things I've printed for myself, plus the places to download 3D models.
The Greenote GSC50 cordless vacuum I bought from Amazon Turkey — price, shipping and what's in the box.
Blog posts I've come across here and there that are a joy to read and worth recommending to others.
A short note on the Lonely Planet series, which publishes travel guides for many countries.
A look at Logitech's MX Anywhere 2S wireless mouse after two years of daily use.
Notes and resources on Quansheng's UV-K5 handheld radio.
A short note on the cable types used in amateur radio stations.
mmm.page — fast, easy, drag-and-drop personal website builder
What is self-hosting? How to use Caprover to make Docker easier? Install, configure, what to run.
Generates pretty screenshots of your code snippets.
A few small tips for people thinking about going on a bike tour.
Build flow diagrams quickly using Markdown.
Bike lanes — history, types, comparisons.
A list of education-related phone and web apps. I update this from time to time.
A 1-year free VPN promotion from Seed4.Me
SponsorBlock — extension that skips sponsored segments inside YouTube videos.
A list of popular public torrent sites by what they're known for.
Remove the background from photos
Famous people and events in the history of mathematics on a single timeline.
I bought this product when it appeared in the 13 August 2020 A101 Aktüel catalogue for 24.95 TL, thanks to its low price.
My amateur radio exam experience — exam and certificate fees, the application process, and tips for preparing.
My video review (in Turkish) of the UV88, one of TYT's popular models.
A timelapse video I shot while replacing the power board of my Asus N53SN laptop. It's not very detailed, but it should give you an idea of the process.
A site that tests your offside-spotting skills against real VAR decisions — offsideornot.com.
A short bookmark note on r/shoppingbay, a subreddit where account trading goes on.
The site I used as a Quizlet and Anki alternative for making flashcards (now shut down).
Remove the Background from Your Photos
Is cycling healthy and safe during the pandemic? A short summary of expert answers from Bicycling.com.