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Upgrading from a Raspberry Pi to a used HP EliteDesk 800 G4 SFF for my home lab in 2025. Exploring the benefits, challenges, and services I’m running.
Hello there, I'm Vance. A frontend software engineer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. My current fixations include React, TypeScript, Electronics Repair, and Self-hosting.
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Tips and tricks for maintaining privacy while job hunting, striking the balance of being reachable and not completely doxxing yourself.- Published on
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My first serious soldering project: fixing Xbox controller stick drift.- Published on
Long before acquiring the AirPods Pro, this gadget fit the bill.