About the Author
I'm Stephan, a Linux user with a passion for open-source, UI/UX design, and exploring what makes fiction work.
In my spare time, I focus on (and write about):
- Programming (mainly in Python and Rust)
- Retrocomputing (mostly DOS but, as of January 2023, I also own a machine running Mac OS 9.2)
- Reading and Reviewing Fiction
- The odd bit of UI/UX design or literary theory
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Category Archives: General
Fanfiction – The Power The Dark Lord Knows Of
The Power The Dark Lord Knows Of by Finbar Length: Oneshot Sources: Harry Potter Rating: 5/5 Today’s fic is a silly one. Just how powerful is a prophecy? Powerful enough to continually grant Harry a new “power he knows not” … Continue reading
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Lair Improvement – Desk Baskets
Have you ever wished you had a nice little basket hanging off your desk to store things like pens, notepads, vitamin D tablets, and so on without cluttering up the desk itself? If so, read on. My desk is made … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – The Marriage
The Marriage by Janara Length: Oneshot Sources: Harry Potter Rating: 5/5 Remember all those “Harry gets bonded to someone” fics you had to wade through? Fancy a parody? “The Marriage” is a funny little oneshot where, when Dumbledore tries to … Continue reading
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Focus on Fanfiction – Original Characters
Anyone who takes more than a casual interest in fanfiction has almost certainly hear the term "fanon". For those who are unaware, "fanon" refers to elements which have become so popular that people start forgetting their non-canonical status. However, as … Continue reading
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Linux Tools – incron, the “File-Change Cron”
incron :: inotify cron system As a technically-minded Linux user, I’m very familiar with the cron daemon. However, like any good UNIX/Linux tool, it does one job and does it well: Running things at specific times. It’s of no use … Continue reading
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Humor – Installing Linux on a Dead Badger
Ever wanted instructions for installing Linux on a dead badger? Just a little bit of humor I ran across while looking for tools to make it easier for me to blog.
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Interesting Poetry – The Cremation of Sam McGee
Returning to the interesting poetry, we come to “The Cremation of Sam McGee” by Robert Service. This is another long one, but I can most definitely excerpt it. What follows has stuck in my head with little need for refreshment … Continue reading
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