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Ryan Folsom

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Not all who wander are lost, but I sure am. Caretaker of ninefives.cloud (it’s probably down), πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ, #OnePride, SWE.

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Minor version bumps with backwards incompatible API changes. Name a more iconic duo.

12.02.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The box of a Ubiquiti Travel Router next to a Leatherman. It is slightly longer in length than the Leatherman.

The box of a Ubiquiti Travel Router next to a Leatherman. It is slightly longer in length than the Leatherman.

This thing is insanely small. And they packed it in a massive box.

07.02.2026 18:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A not very good drawing of a potato engulfed in flames. β€œI AM A POTATO” is written next to the potato.

A not very good drawing of a potato engulfed in flames. β€œI AM A POTATO” is written next to the potato.

new Slack avatar who dis

04.02.2026 01:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bilbo Baggins staring at the ring.

Bilbo Baggins staring at the ring.

Why shouldn’t I buy a DGX Spark…

23.01.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Poster for the video game Frost Punk.

Poster for the video game Frost Punk.

The next few days.

22.01.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Appreciate reading the numbers over the years instead of the hyper focus on 2025 I’ve seen elsewhere. I’m still disappointed over McDaniels, but we’ll see how things shake out.

21.01.2026 00:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

welp.

20.01.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a small server rack. Four of the six servers are powered online.

Photo of a small server rack. Four of the six servers are powered online.

Core four are back online. Discovered two bad power bricks so Bobbie and Clarissa get to rest for a bit.

ninefives.cloud exceeding its SLO

19.01.2026 19:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

me, before the game: β€œCan’t get sillier than the 49ers game”

I am a fool.

18.01.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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it has been A Game so far.

#Texans #Patriots

18.01.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

one of the major benefits of πŸ¦‹

18.01.2026 17:11 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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the idea of a power brick tower crossed my mind but a pegboard will get the job done

18.01.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The backside of a 10 inch server rack showing many power bricks laying around. It’s very messy.

The backside of a 10 inch server rack showing many power bricks laying around. It’s very messy.

the lion does not concern himself with what is behind the rack

just kidding time to print something this is nonsense.

18.01.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Got this as an early Christmas present to myself. Highly recommend.

18.01.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not even a minute into the 49ers game.

18.01.2026 01:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of the Gemini app where the model is repeating the same few words over and over in an infinite loop.

Screenshot of the Gemini app where the model is repeating the same few words over and over in an infinite loop.

Gemini Grok
🀝
infinitely looping

17.01.2026 23:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A rabbit bathed in sunlight sitting in the grass

A rabbit bathed in sunlight sitting in the grass

A break from computer nonsense to bring you: the bunny who lives in my backyard

15.07.2025 01:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An RJ45 cable with the jacket removed and the twisted pairs exposed. In the background a cable crimper can be seen.

An RJ45 cable with the jacket removed and the twisted pairs exposed. In the background a cable crimper can be seen.

cable crimpin’ and other things you can do to drive yourself insane

14.07.2025 23:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A 10 inch 8u server rack is shown. At the top of the rack is a 1u 8-port switch, followed by a 1u gap, followed by 6 Intel Skull Canyon NUCs in a 3D printed rack mount.

A 10 inch 8u server rack is shown. At the top of the rack is a 1u 8-port switch, followed by a 1u gap, followed by 6 Intel Skull Canyon NUCs in a 3D printed rack mount.

It only took months but finally back on this. Racked up and ready for cabling πŸŽ‰

12.07.2025 21:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of the Windows Blue Screen of Death displayed on a desktop monitor.

A picture of the Windows Blue Screen of Death displayed on a desktop monitor.

β€œIt’s time to upgrade to Windows 11!”

great.

02.03.2025 14:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Six Intel Skull Canyon NUCs fit into a rack mount shelf

Six Intel Skull Canyon NUCs fit into a rack mount shelf

getting there

09.02.2025 03:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of a design for a rack mount. 5u of horizontal slots are overlaid with 6 vertical slots creating a 5x6 grid of squares.

Screenshot of a design for a rack mount. 5u of horizontal slots are overlaid with 6 vertical slots creating a 5x6 grid of squares.

Biblically accurate rack mount

08.02.2025 13:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
An image from the game Outer Wilds. It’s a first person perspective of roasting a marshmallow over a campfire.

An image from the game Outer Wilds. It’s a first person perspective of roasting a marshmallow over a campfire.

POV: you’re starting a game that will forever alter the chemistry of your brain

28.11.2024 01:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of Activity Monitor on macOS showing the β€œgolangci-lint” process consuming 443.3% CPU.

A screenshot of Activity Monitor on macOS showing the β€œgolangci-lint” process consuming 443.3% CPU.

Linter vs. M1 Max

27.11.2024 17:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Best we can do is a New York Times best selling autobiography. Better luck next democracy.

22.11.2024 13:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Podcast launching any moment.

22.11.2024 13:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Mac and cheese in a glass 8x12 dish. The top has been broiled.

Mac and cheese in a glass 8x12 dish. The top has been broiled.

πŸ§€ πŸ§€ πŸ§€

17.11.2024 04:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ll vow to be insufferable enough for the both of us.

14.11.2024 01:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A meme of Fred from Scooby Doo unmasking a monster. The mask is labeled β€œInteresting Content”. Fred removes the mask, revealing the text β€œEngagement Bait”.

A meme of Fred from Scooby Doo unmasking a monster. The mask is labeled β€œInteresting Content”. Fred removes the mask, revealing the text β€œEngagement Bait”.

Talking to people about why they remain on Twitter is boiling down to this.

13.11.2024 20:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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spongebob is sitting at a table in a diner with a cup of coffee Alt: spongebob is sitting at a table in a diner with a cup of coffee
11.11.2024 16:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0