Local-first Software
- June 18, 2026
- Productivity
Local-first means my device holds the truth; sync is optional icing - backup should behave the same way.
Sustainable Online Publishing
- June 12, 2026
- Website, Ideas, Technology
Social media is easy to start and risky to depend on. I publish on my own site anyway - a free stack that works and why the habit matters more than the tools.
How I Built JoRap Notes: After Losing PHP Hosting
- June 14, 2024
- Website, Technology, Tutorial
I lost my old PHP hosting and a chunk of my work. A weekend later I landed on Hugo + GitHub + Cloudflare Pages - faster and better than what I was paying for.
Why I Still Run My Own Website
People ask why I don't just post on Facebook. After years of watching platforms die and rules change, here's why I keep my own corner of the internet.
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