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Linux
How to Add “Convert to GIF” to Thunar on Linux (XFCE)
Add a right-click Convert to GIF action to the Thunar file manager on Linux XFCE using FFmpeg and a shell script — turn any video into a GIF in two clicks.
Programming
Run GitHub Actions on Your Own Machine (No Cloud Required… Kinda)
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Linux / Tech
Bringing DHH’s Omakub to WSL2?
Setting up a developer environment on WSL2 with Alacritty, Zellij, Cargo and the Tokyo Night theme inspired by DHH's Omakub.
Programming / Rails
Using Ngrok with Rails
When working with Rails, I like to test my web apps with my desktop browser and my mobile browser. I like using my mobile browser, especially to test the PWA setup. To be able...
Rails
Get started with Ruby on Rails on WSL2 Ubuntu
Complete guide to installing Ruby on Rails on WSL2 Ubuntu 24.04 using rbenv, including Tailwind CSS setup.
Life / Programming
New year, old and new challenges
2023 ended with me falling in love with Rails again after 15 years. I have always been a huge fan of 37signals. I like their products in a weird way: I have always wanted...
Life
The Power of Flexibility: More Than Just a Mindset
In the ever-changing landscape of life and work, adaptability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a survival skill. As a seasoned software engineer and a human being who’s navigated the...
Android
You won’t believe how much time you will save with this Git pre-push hook
Introduction A significant part of being a successful software developer is refining our workflows to optimize productivity. One method I’ve found incredibly useful is...
Programming
DigitalOcean Droplets killing your npm install? You need more swap!
When your DigitalOcean Droplet runs out of memory during npm install or builds, add swap. Quick commands to grow from 500MB to 1GB and tune swappiness.
IDE / Programming
Run a IntelliJ/Android Studio configuration with a shortcut
If you are like me, you have a few “Run configurations” when you develop an app: Run the app Run the tests Run the static analysis Run the UI tests You can generally only run...