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Anything containing a tidbit of information that I will reference later.

2024

All of my new tools and other findings from 2024.

Combining Ghost and Quarto (The Lazy Way)

Combining Ghost and Quarto (The Lazy Way)

How I combined my Ghost Blog and my Quarto Blog into one unified blog that gets the best of both platforms.

A scrap pile of old computer hardware

Technical Breakdown

ScrapNAS

Build a ScrapNAS with spare parts! Learn about FreeNAS, Ubuntu, Windows, and Unraid for your DIY NAS and discover why Unraid is the ultimate choice for a reliable and flexible home server.

Steam Deck Dock Saves New Mac Mini

I bought a M4 Mac Mini and was not at all prepared to get it set up.

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Crypto Featured

Cryptocurrency Rankings

Highly opinionated, but non speculative list of popular cryptocurrencies

US Government Report Featured

Biden Admin Declares War on C++

Breakdown of the White House Report calling for the adoption of memory safe programming languages and the adoption of software security measurability.

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Ghost is a little empty without Email

Ghost is the go-to platform for independent publishing. However, its SaaS model is pushing its reliance on Email which is hurting self hosting.

Notes on Nano

Summary The document discusses Nano, a cryptocurrency that is fast, fee-less, and underrated. It highlights the current state of the crypto market, dominated by meme coins with little utility, and contrasts this with Nano's focus on being a pure currency. Nano's key features include instant transactions

Understanding the U.S. Treasury's Perspective on Stablecoins

Understanding the U.S. Treasury's Perspective on Stablecoins

Breakdown of the U.S. Treasury report addressing stablecoins.

ISS Eclipse Determination

Summary The website projects.ansonbiggs.com discusses the importance of determining the eclipses a satellite will encounter during space missions, as this affects thermal and power budgets. An eclipse involves the umbra (complete darkness) and penumbra (partial shadow), with the International Space Station (ISS) spending minimal time in the penumbra

How to use Mermaid on your Ghost Blog

How to use Mermaid on your Ghost Blog

Render Mermaid code into beautiful diagrams on your Ghost Blog.

How to Export Fusion 360 files to Other File Types

Summary The web page titled 'How to Export Fusion 360 files to Other File Types – Anson’s Projects' provides a guide on exporting Fusion 360 designs to various file formats. It highlights the lack of interoperability with other CAD software and the limitations of the native `.f3d` format.

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Simplifying Fusion 360 for Beginners

This Guide covers features and tricks about Fusion 360 that I noticed beginners don't know about.