Brompton-like Bikes: A Guide to Trifoldable Bicycles

A practical guide to Brompton-like trifold bikes, clone brands, accessories, and tradeoffs for urban use.

December 9, 2024 · 3 min · 470 words · Jack Yu

My Recent Purchases: A Review of Three Sanrenmu Folding Knives

A hands-on review of three Sanrenmu folding knives, with notes on everyday use, build quality, and practical differences.

November 28, 2024 · 4 min · 807 words · Jack Yu

The Correct Way to Use `go build`

When working with Go, it’s important to know the proper way to compile your programs to avoid common errors. Here are some tips on using the go build command effectively.

November 28, 2024 · 1 min · 163 words · Jack Yu

Exploring Local LLMs with Ollama: My Journey and Practices

Local Large Language Models (LLMs) have been gaining traction as developers and enthusiasts seek more control over their AI tools without relying solely on cloud-based solutions….

November 27, 2024 · 4 min · 722 words · Jack Yu

Exploring Tailscale: Building Your Own Network Easily

I recently started experimenting with Tailscale, a tool that has significantly simplified the way I manage my personal network across devices. In this blog post, I’ll share how I…

November 27, 2024 · 3 min · 535 words · Jack Yu

Tips for Traveling in Vietnam: My Personal Experiences

Vietnam is a vibrant country with a rich culture, friendly people, and stunning landscapes. Recently, I spent some time exploring Vietnam, and I wanted to share some of my…

November 27, 2024 · 3 min · 527 words · Jack Yu

How to Choose the Right Fishing Gear: Tips from My Fishing Experiences

Over the years, I’ve gathered a lot of experience in fishing, especially in selecting the right gear. Choosing the appropriate rod, reel, line, and lure can significantly impact…

November 27, 2024 · 4 min · 698 words · Jack Yu

A Cloudflare WARP Failure and VPS Recovery Notes

A recovery note from a Cloudflare WARP failure that broke VPS connectivity, with the failure mode and rescue path documented.

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 420 words · Jack Yu

How to Use the HTTP API in TiDB with TLS Enabled

Many customers have TLS enabled, which is different from the lab environment.

May 22, 2023 · 1 min · 56 words · Jack Yu

How to Deploy a Secure Transparent Gateway

After moving house, there are many more devices at home that need internet access. However, I don’t want to configure a proxy on each device, so I thought of using a transparent…

October 12, 2022 · 3 min · 499 words · Jack Yu