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GrapheneOS: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

February 17, 2025 - #security#privacy

Recently, I switched my phone- a used Google Pixel 7 Pro- from LineageOS to GrapheneOS, in pursuit of a more secure mobile operating system. I discovered many things in the process, including that I miss Google Pay less than I thought I would.

Operational Security For The New-Age Antifascist

February 6, 2025 - #security#privacy

With the rising threats of state-actor-backed censorship, surveillance, and exploitation, right now is a fantastic time to lean into a more cybersecurity focused mindset with regards to the tech we use every single day. But where do you start if you're not the typical Linux power-user?

Learning NixOS: Part 0

December 31, 2024 - #linux

I began learning NixOS recently, as I have been quickly losing my patience for Windows and its bullshit. Diving in headfirst, these are my notes from my initial investigations.

RSS Is Now Available!

December 16, 2024 - #meta

RSS is now available for this website! The XML file is located at shibedrill.site/rss.xml. The basic functionality is all there, but later, I intend to add stuff like Markdown parsing to HTML for the description and including the post's full content.

A Real POS: Upsettingly Hacky Architecture

December 15, 2024 - #rant

I work at a grocery store. As an unfortunate result, I'm rather familiar with the software my job uses, both for the normal checkout terminals and the self-checkouts. During my time here, I've made some... uncomfortable realizations about the way the systems are architectured. And since they didn't make me sign any NDAs, I'm here to share it with a tiny portion of the Internet.

Cheesecake: Get to know her!

December 9, 2024 - #rant

This is Cheesecake. Everybody say "Hi, Cheesecake!"

A picture of a sitting, plush, white-tailed deer. White spots are visible on its sides.

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