I wrote before about backups. https://www.familie-kleinman.nl/brain/index.php/2025/04/12/backup-stories-what-was-needed-to-get-to-never-again/ . Backups are the last line of defense. If everything else fails, you fall back on them. But that raises the question: what’s the first line of defense, and what can you build in between? Having your data on multiple hard drives, in RAID, is such a defense. One…
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Linux update!
I didn’t have this blog yet, so you probably missed it — but back in January, I made the switch from Windows 11 to Linux Mint 22. It’s been almost six months since the transition. So what do I like about Linux so far, and are there still a few minor annoyances? Time for an…
Coffee, Can I just have only one?!
Coffee has been one of my best friends for decades. Let’s face it: computers run on sparks, and programmers run on caffeine. At the start of my workday — usually around 7 AM — coffee is the go-to drink. But it’s not just the liquid. It’s the ritual. Walking to the coffeemaker with the team, live-debugging…
High School – Dutch Oral Exam Hell
Why I still blame my Dutch teacher for ruining my fun in reading. Oh boy. Another rant blogpost incoming? Yes and no. While this can be seen as a rant, I also want to convey a message to all language teachers: their influence and guidance are really important during the high school years. And in…