Embracing silence
Recently, I've started to appreciate the natural rhythms of conversation, accepting moments of quiet and awkward pauses without feeling a need to compulsively try to fill them.
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CloudBeat Monitor
I configured a server that only devices connected to my Tailscale network can access. Occasionally, the server can hang, requiring a manual reboot. I created a project that does not require access to the Tailscale network and can reboot the VM if it appears unresponsive.
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Examining ZEISS Optical Inserts for Apple Vision Pro
I brought my prescription ZEISS Optical Inserts for Apple Vision Pro to my local eyeglass store, and they noted a number of differences between my actual prescription and the inserts ZEISS crafted and sent to me. It's possible there are valid reasons for these discrepancies.
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Why I'm Returning Vision Pro
The Vision Pro intrigues me, but after ten days it seems to induce headaches and leave me with a lingering sense of disorientation. Despite starting the return process, I am optimistic about Apple's ability to refine the product and I look forward to testing it again in the future.
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Tailscale + AdGuard on GCP
Encrypting DNS is crucial to protect your privacy and security online. This post documents the process I followed to set up AdGuard Home on Google Cloud, implementing safeguards to restrict access via my Tailscale network and the IP address of my home router.
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