Getting Started With Rust: Structs
As your Rust programs get larger, you’ll need better ways to organize related data. That’s where structs come in. A struct lets you group multiple pieces of related data together into your own custom type. Creating a Struct Let’s say…
Getting Started With Rust Programming
Rust is a fast, modern programming language focused on performance, reliability, and memory safety. It can have a bit of a learning curve, but getting your first Rust program running is surprisingly simple. This guide will take you from installing Rust…
Opening Packs vs Buying Singles: Which Is Actually Better?
If you collect Pokémon cards long enough, you eventually run into the same question: Should I buy packs, or should I just buy the card I want? Financially, the answer is pretty obvious. Buy the single. But if that was all that mattered, opening Pokémon…
How PSP Homebrew Got Me Into Programming
It’s kind of crazy to think about how one random interest can completely change the direction of your life. For me, one of those things was the PSP. I loved the PSP as a gaming system, but what really fascinated me wasn’t necessarily the…
The Problem With Adult Money and Childhood Hobbies
There’s something incredibly dangerous about growing up, getting a job, and eventually realizing: Wait… I can just buy this shit myself now. Pokémon cards. Video games. Consoles. Collectibles. Computers. All the random nerdy shit that catches…
Yes, Even Cheap Pokémon Cards Need Sleeves
One thing I’ve noticed with Pokémon collecting is how differently people treat cards depending on their value. Pull a $100 card? Immediately sleeve it, put it in a top loader, and protect it like your life depends on it. Pull a really cool $2…
Apparently I Have Too Much Tech—and My Wife Is Not Having It
Apparently, according to my wife, I have too much tech. I personally don’t understand what she’s talking about. Everything I have serves a purpose. And everything I want would also serve a purpose. Probably. Okay, maybe. Three Monitors…
Why I Usually Choose PostgreSQL for My Projects
When I start a new project that needs a database, I usually don’t spend a ton of time deciding which database I’m going to use. Most of the time, I just reach for PostgreSQL. It’s not because PostgreSQL is automatically the best…
I Really Want to Build a Raspberry Pi Micro Cluster
Do I need a cluster of Raspberry Pis sitting on my desk? No. Do I really fucking want one? Absolutely. I’ve always liked having my own hardware to experiment with. I already run servers, VMs, Docker containers, databases, and random services for…
Awesome Pokémon Waifu Trainer Cards That Won’t Break the Bank
If you’ve spent much time collecting Pokémon cards, you’ve probably heard collectors talk about “waifu cards.” Basically, the female Trainer cards that people really like collecting. And just like everything else in Pokémon, some…
