Why is Running Mastodon via Docker So Complicated?
A rant about the convoluted process of setting up Mastodon using Docker and the frustration of dealing with multiple dependencies and configurations.
Asides
Welcome to the corner of my blog where I share the thoughts that won’t leave me alone. These are the random musings, fleeting ideas, and nagging feelings I just need to get off my chest. They may not fit into the bigger picture, but they’re part of the journey.
Admonitions, Hints, or Callouts
These are the available admonitions/hints/callouts implementation for your Hugo blog.
To Portchecker or not?
PortChecker - Check for Open Ports EASILY Learn how to self-host portchecker.io using a Docker container! This handy tool allows you to check the port status of any hostname or IP address, which is essential for managing port forwarding and network security. In this video, we'll walk you through the entire process, from downloading the Docker image to accessing your own private instance of portchecker.io. Honestly, I’m not sure why you’d bother self-hosting PortChecker—it’s just a tool to check your server’s port status. You can easily use the website for that. It’s not like it’s going to keep tabs on your ports 24/7, so unless you’re on a mission to host everything yourself, this might be a bit much! ...
GFiber Prepaid 100 Mbps
If Globe consistently delivers 50 Mbps, it would more than meet my daily needs, proving that reliability often outshines raw speed.
GCash Bank Transfer Issues
GCash’s BancNet transfer feature faces issues, leaving users waiting for transactions.
Snippets
I’m torn between Bytestash and Opengist for my snippets repository. I love Opengist’s clean and simple design, but Bytestash’s robust search functionality is hard to overlook.
Jekyll Themes
Jekyll themes like Just the Docs and Chirpy are some of the reasons why I would like to revisit my decision in the Hugo vs. Jekyll debate.