Ever since I began using Linux, I've always asked myself why there were so many issues with the way software is packaged, delivered, and managed. It's led me to think about the ways people have tried to fix this problem, and here, I provide my own thoughts on what I believe Linux packaging should begin embracing and what it needs to leave behind.

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.

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?

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 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.

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.