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Deploy Elixir apps utilizing Rust NIFs on Render.com

Update: Rust should now be included in the default Elixir install for Render.com. I’ll be leaving this blog post online to act as a resource for building elixir + rust docker …

Stop default kernel updates on Pop!_OS

If you installed a mainline kernel on Pop!_OS then you most likely have noticed software updates for the default kernel. If you don’t wish to download and install kernel …

Installing a mainline kernel on Pop!_OS

Ukuu is a fantastic tool to install mainline versions of the Linux kernel. Older versions (of Ukuu) are available for free, while the newest version costs $12 USD (at the time of …

Changing the default login wallpaper in Pop!_OS

To complete the theme of my new rig I wanted to change the background shown on the login screen. This can be done in two steps: Edit /usr/share/gnome-shell/theme/pop.css and change …

ElixirConf 2018 was amazing

The cramped 6.5-hour flight to Seattle was worth being uncomfortable for the remainder of the night as ElixirConf 2018 was a truly great event. I experienced two major firsts: …

ElixirConf 2018 crunch time

Crunch time is here, ElixirConf is in 36 days! I started my presentation which is going to require a lot more time than previously imagined. My goal is to have the audience laugh a …

Building a Raspberry Pi weather station with Elixir/Nerves – Part 5

Speaking at ElixirConf 2018 If you want to learn how to build a weather station, laugh, cry when its over; then come to ElixirConf 2018! You can talk to me in person and I’ll make …