Rich's Tongfamily (Richtong.net add-on)

OK, I need somewhere to stash all of these strange findings. First of all if you have Docker for Mac as of September 2021, do *not* install experimental new virtualization framework. I did and it apparently breaks docker pull for some reason that is mysterious. I actually did a full install and reinstall before discovering…

OK, I’ve used the Mac for so many years and never knew this hack. If you have a hidden file like .ssh which is by default hidden by Unix systems , then it won’t appear in Finder. But if you want to see them then in a Finder window hit Command-Shift-. and they will appear.…

Wow, so glad that Tony recommended these Aftershotz Aeropex and I have to say they are basically awesome. They are lightweight and easy to use. While the audio is going to be thin, they are perfect for a couple of uses: If you are biking or running and need to hear what is going on…

OK, for a long time, I’ve used a wallet that was integrated into a case on my phone. Then, I looked for proprietary trackers that you could stick on things and even tried the Tile. But, then two things happened, Apple created MagSafe and a charging system, so it wasn’t practically to stick your wallet…

Ok it’s not raining quite yet but it is cloudy. Round 3 of trying the slow smoker. Changes made No smoker chips  was too strong last time 2  chicken breast was over cooked at 160. Did 140 last time and was better 3  ribs were not really done  temperature varies alot by the probe so…

OK, it’s taken a while, but in the spirit of typing rather than clicking, here are some notes about how to do all the common things with… Catching up on dependable pull requests. If you are like me and are getting pull request automatically, here is all you have to do, the only confusing thing…

Well, I had no expectations here, but I have 10TB stuck in a download and Google would not authenticate because you have to use the non-SSL connection to the DSM. I’m happy to report that after a week of “relink” in progress, it actually worked! I can now see all my old backups. All you…

Wow this really works. I have to support a NAS in two remote locations. And like, Ubiquiti, Synology has a nice way of doing this. However instead of a central server, they use an addressing scheme, so that if logon to QuickConnectID then it will do the equivalent of dyanmic DNS and get you to…

OK well, I’ve had my fill of complete drones and I have sitting on my desk (for the last five years) a true open source drone, so time now to be a real nerd and get it all running. So there is lots of confusing terminology here, but basically a complete drone has two (and…

Well for a long time I wore a hydration pack and thought that would be more streamlined than two water bottles. Maybe it was true but it was definitely hot and was heavy. So, I’ve switched to water bottles and a tiny tool bag for a tube, co2 inflator, a key and some money. And…