TIL: Watchexec - Modern File Watching for Development Workflows

Today I learned about watchexec, a cross-platform file watcher that replaced entr in my development workflow with better defaults and intuitive usage patterns for Hugo, Rust, and Go projects.

August 19, 2025 路 6 min

The Qtile Window Manager: A Python-Powered Tiling Experience

My journey from XFCE to Qtile, a tiling window manager written entirely in Python, including setup, configuration strategies, and real-world config examples.

July 28, 2025 路 11 min

No, A Virtual Machine Is Not Enough: Why Developers Need Native Linux

An exploration of why corporate Windows/Mac development environments with VM workarounds fail to provide the productivity and experience that native Linux offers to power users.

September 20, 2021 路 12 min

TIL: McFly - Smart Shell History Search

Today I learned about McFly, a shell history search tool that learns from your usage patterns and provides intelligent command suggestions with fuzzy searching.

May 11, 2021 路 1 min

TIL: Zellij - Modern Terminal Multiplexer

Today I learned about Zellij, a modern terminal workspace with built-in multiplexing, written in Rust, offering an intuitive alternative to tmux and screen.

April 23, 2021 路 1 min

TIL: Awesome Tmux Resources for Terminal Multiplexing

Today I discovered a comprehensive collection of tmux resources, including plugins, configurations, and tools for enhancing terminal productivity.

April 4, 2021 路 2 min

TIL: Grit - A Multitree-Based Personal Task Manager

Today I discovered Grit, an innovative personal task manager that uses a multitree data structure to organize tasks and projects in a hierarchical, interconnected way.

April 3, 2021 路 2 min

TIL: Innernet VPN Solution and NoteCalc Calculator App

Today I discovered Innernet, a modern VPN solution for secure networking, and NoteCalc, a note-taking app with built-in calculation capabilities.

March 30, 2021 路 2 min

TIL: tz - A Time Zone Helper Tool

Today I discovered tz, a simple and useful command-line tool for managing and converting between different time zones.

March 23, 2021 路 1 min

TIL: x86 Assembly Programming and SafeEyes Break Reminder

Today I learned about fundamental x86 assembly programming concepts and SafeEyes, an extensible break reminder application to protect against eye strain during long coding sessions.

March 3, 2021 路 4 min