Short Bits 2026
Short Bits is my method of sharing information that would be too short for a separate blog post. These are my short posts for 2026.
FOSS
A collection of 12 Posts
Installing and Maintaining Debian Unstable
A post by a user on the former CrunchBang Linux forums was the start of my journey in using Debian Unstable. In this post, I share how to install and maintain Debian Unstable.
Spreadsheet Grocery Budget Management
After going over my grocery budget on a monthly basis for most of 2020, I decided things needed to change. In this post, I detail how I now manage my grocery budget using spreadsheets.
Emacs - I Finally Got It
A coworker attempted to turn me on to Emacs back in 2011, but I just didn't get it. In 2019, I took another look at Emacs to see if Emacs Org mode might be a suitable alternative to Rainlendar.
Short Bits 2021
Short Bits is my method of sharing information that would be too short for a separate blog post.
Logging Linux Package Activity (Installs, Removals, Upgrades)
In this post I share how I log package activity in Linux for use as a troubleshooting aid.
Short Bits 2020
Short Bits is my method of sharing information that would be too short for a separate blog post. These are my short posts for 2020.
Debian With Openbox and Tint2 - Part 2 - Usable System
This is part 2 of a 2 part post. In part 2, I provide details on installating the Openbox window manager, the Tint2 panel, and other packages to create a useable system.
Debian With Openbox and Tint2 - Part 1 - Debian Network Install
This is part 1 of a 2 part post. In part 1, I provide details on installaing Debian using the Network Install method.
Manage Separate Pots of Money in GnuCash
Manage separate pots of money in GnuCash to: prevent unpleasant financial surprises, lessen the impact of large bills, or help achieve future financial goals.
Manage Personal Medical Costs With GnuCash
Learn how to use GnuCash to manage your personal medical costs.
Learn LibreOffice
Resources to help you learn LibreOffice, a free open source alternatie to Microsoft Office.