If They Won't Make a Debian Package, I'll Build It Myself
Hey everyone, I recently wanted to try out a new browser I've heard good things about called Zen. It's based on Firefox but focused on security and a distraction-free…
Michael Garcia
@thecrazygm
Solving IT puzzles and crafting Python solutions. When not coding, I'm rolling dice in RPGs, navigating Linux (MCMXCVI), and keeping a keen eye on the Crypto...
Another Month, Another Power Up
Happy HPUD, everyone! Hive Power Up Day is upon us once again. This month, my power-up is a bit more modest than the last few, as I've been focusing on moving my liquid HBD into…
Lazy Sunday: How I Listen to SiriusXM in the Terminal
Happy Lazy Sunday, everyone. I've mentioned before that I often listen to SiriusXM channels like Octane and Liquid Metal while I'm coding, and today I wanted to share a bit…
Fun with Python: A Command-Line URL Shortener
Hey everyone, It's time for another "Fun with Python" post. I was recently reminded that Google discontinued its URL shortening service a while back. While there are plenty of…
Securing a Caddy Server with a Custom Fail2Ban Filter
Hey everyone, I was looking through my server logs recently and noticed a lot of the usual background noise of the internet: bots scanning for .env files, probing for WordPress…
Brave Testers Wanted: hive-only Branch of Hive-Nectar
Hey everyone, I'm excited to announce a new, experimental branch of hive-nectar that is now available for testing. This is a big step toward a long-term goal I've had for the…
DeepWiki: A Genuinely Useful AI Tool for Developers
Hey everyone, Today I found an amazing resource called DeepWiki, and I immediately had it index my hive-nectar and nectarengine GitHub repositories. hive-nectar:**…
New in the PCT: Filtering by Post Length
Hey everyone, Today's update to the Post Curation Tool (PCT) is another feature implemented directly from community feedback. A request was made by @friendlymoose to add…
Lazy Sunday GM Advice: What's in Their Pockets?
Happy Lazy Sunday, everyone. Today's GM advice is an improv technique I call "What's in Their Pockets?" It’s a simple, zero-prep tool for making your world feel more real and…
The Braindrain Lingers: A Sister Script for Powering Up
Hey everyone, I woke up kind of late this morning and I'm still sipping on my coffee. I'm not sure what I'm going to do today, but I'm sure it will be something productive. To…