Ever had a server quietly run out of space while you weren’t looking? Yeah, me too. Instead of manually checking disk usage (because who has time for that?), I wrote a Python script that monitors disk space, filters out unimportant partitions, and sends an email alert before things go south. It even has a lockfile mechanism to prevent spamming my inbox. Best part? You can set it up as a cron job and never think about it again—until it warns you just in time. Check out the full breakdown and grab the script to keep your servers in check!
2025
13
Feb
The Great ASCII Art Hunt (or: Why I Had to Build My Own Damn Tool)
So I made a new program. why you ask? because I needed an ascii art generator and could not find one that did what I wanted.
2024
05
Dec
So what do I do? #1
Just a short video where I present some of the things I have been working on (the standardization of it) with my team at Samsung.
26
Nov
The Cyberpunk Countdown: 10 Essential Genre Reads That Shaped Me
I’ve read hundreds of books over the years, and when it comes to fiction, I’m often drawn to the immersive, neon-lit worlds of the cyberpunk genre. Growing up, cyberpunk wasn’t just a form of entertainment—it was a lens through which I understood the evolving relationship between humanity and technology. It shaped my perspective and left an indelible mark on who I am today. With that in mind, here’s my definitive top 10 list—plus a few hidden gems—of the best cyberpunk books out there.
21
Nov
WTF is this AI command?
The OpenBSD wtf command has been a beloved tool for quickly decoding acronyms. Inspired by its simplicity, I created a modern version powered by OpenAI’s GPT. This updated wtf answers any query—not just acronyms—delivering concise explanations with references, all from the command line. Whether you’re curious about quantum computing or Kubernetes, this tool combines the charm of the original with the power of AI to provide answers in seconds.
08
Nov
Vim author wins European SFS Award 2024
Congratulation to Bram Moolenaar for winning the European SFS Award 2024.
08
Nov
Linux like it’s 1999
Just a fun video looking back at how “easy” (not!) the linux installation was just 25years ago.
31
Oct
Ward Christensen: The Legacy of a BBS Pioneer Who Shaped Us All
I recently learned that one of the creators of BBS, Ward Christensen, had passed, and I wanted to post a short tribute to him.
BBSes was a huge part of my early days online and helped shape me to who I am today.
25
Oct
The Paradox of Privacy in the Digital Age
Having a philosophical moment thinking about my own privacy, I took a trip back through the history of the concept “privacy” by following the simple question: “Do you have privacy?”
09
Oct
How to crash macOS Sequoia in 10 lines of code
Apple always brag about the stability of their products, and this is a claim that their users tend to echo. Having had a debugger connected to macOS and IOS more than a few times, I know that it is more about hiding the crashes than actually preventing them (it is amazing how often the IOS […]