Hi

This is a blog (tada!). Here, I’m trying to document some of my learning experiences with computers, networks, BSD, Linux, and technology in general.

Articles

Embedded systems and automation

• Collecting metrics from a Dutch ‘Slimme meter’(smart meter) (26 Oct 2020)

Tips

• Git hints, tips, and tricks (12 Jul 2022)
• Serial console on a Raspberry Pi (25 Oct 2020)
• serial console access to MikroTik devices (15 Mar 2020)
• backup mikrotik router configs with rancid (08 Feb 2020)
• manipulate yaml data on the CLI (06 Oct 2019)

Linux/BSD

• Write better scripts (18 Sep 2019)
• In search of the perfect browser (03 Dec 2018)
• Do you really need a fancy terminal emulator? (11 Aug 2018)

OpenBSD

• httpd/relayd behind a reverse proxy on OpenBSD (30 Jul 2018)
• OpenBSD on a Hetzner.de server (10 Jul 2018)

Systems (slightly outdated)

• Dell Latitude E6220 running OpenBSD 6.5/amd64 retired
• Dell Wyse Z90 running OpenBSD 6.5/amd64 (UPD Nov 2021: running 7.0 now)
• Dell Inspiron 1090 Duo running OpenBSD 6.4/amd64 retired
• ThinkPad T410 running VoidLinux