Posts
All the articles I've posted.
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Upgraded my Mac Studio
An upgrade story from Acer N7000 to Samsung 990 EVO external SSD for Mac Studio, resolving Finder freezes and enabling Apple Intelligence via the XcodeLLMEligible workaround for external drive users.
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US Credit Card Guide
A comprehensive US credit card strategy guide for international students with and without SSN/ITIN, recommending application sequences including BoA, Amex BCE, Chase CFU/CSP, and Apple Card to build credit history.
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Straight Talk 2024 Purchase Guide
A 2024 Black Friday deal guide for the $199 Straight Talk iPhone 13 at Walmart, including carrier lock unlocking after 60 days and tips for maximizing Chase credit card cashback.
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iPhone 16 Pro Wi-Fi 7 Speed Test
Wi-Fi 7 speed testing on iPhone 16 Pro showing disappointing 1.4Gbps max throughput due to 160MHz limitation instead of 320MHz, with notes on China's continued restriction of the 6GHz band.
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Trip to New York in October 2024
A photo-documented trip to NYC and Six Flags Great Adventure via Spirit Airlines, including tips on NJ Transit, LIRR, driving in Manhattan, and reflections on reconnecting with an old friend.
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Deploy Reverse DNS server
A guide to deploying a Reverse DNS server using the SND project for ARIN-allocated IP addresses, enabling automatic PTR record generation for both IPv4 and IPv6 ranges.