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Nora Bell

Nora BellAug 17, 2026

I have about 14 days to configure my laptop to be the idea coding machine for myself. As it stands, It currently is running Arch linux with MATE. I've got both "Code - OSS" on it and neovim/nvchad. I'd really like to build my own *nix distro following the suckless philosophy. If I was only...

Zach Saucier's BlogAug 17, 2026

Am I different than the average engineer?

Trying to put words to what I think makes me a great engineer.

Nora Bell

Nora BellJul 16, 2026

Today I convinced a room of people to illegally copy their DVDs and Blu-Rays

I'm pretty passionate about data preservation. Now, I wanna be clear. I'm NOT a pirate. I never download anything from illegal torrent sites. I like to make sure I have backups of my DVDs and Blu-Rays, mostly because I've been affected by disc rot before. It's becoming increasingly relevant though. With the Sony thing a...

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Nora Bell

Nora BellJul 4, 2026

Is it me Tim Curry? am I the jolly good fellow?

Y'know, I've done this 30 times now, had a birthday that is. And for the first time today I actually woke up feeling different. I feel almost serene? They say the brain is done cooking at 26, but I think it probably takes a while to learn to live with the weird pink goo we...

saso

sasoMay 19, 2026

Having a look at the game files (how have no one done this?)

Exploring The Pathless game files

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Akseli LahtinenMay 9, 2026

AInsecurity in software

Raintree RuckusMar 19, 2026

Things I've Figured Out

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Shukin Talks

Shukin TalksMar 14, 2026

What the Future Entails

Not a surprise that it took this long to post about this!

Zach Saucier's BlogMar 4, 2026

A few tips I wish I had known before having a child.

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Chikorita157's Anime BlogFeb 17, 2026

Chikorita157’s Anime Blog Finally Turns 16, or rather 17 Years Old!

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Zach Saucier's BlogSep 8, 2025

Customer support is not thriving

Some thoughts about what makes good customer support and how I was failed by one company.

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Zach Saucier's BlogAug 17, 2025

LLM "intelligence"

Why LLMs are not truly intelligent.

Zach Saucier's BlogAug 16, 2025

Notes — The best TODO app

The Apple Notes app is more useful than a plain text file.

Zach Saucier's BlogAug 16, 2025

Facebook Marketplace

A look into how Facebook Marketplace is genuinely useful.

Zach Saucier's BlogMay 8, 2025

Real friends ask their friends about their ceramic chickens

A thought about the difference between an acquaintance and a friend.

Zach Saucier's BlogMay 8, 2025

Being recruited as a staff+ engineer

Thoughts around what makes recruiting messages effective.

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Zach Saucier's BlogApr 3, 2025

What happens when one's job is replaced by cheaper labor?

Thoughts around AI's effect on programming and creative work.

Zach Saucier's BlogFeb 17, 2025

The creator's niche dilemma and the curator's dilemma

Thoughts around social media's limits and how to potentially address them.

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Zach Saucier's BlogJan 21, 2025

User-centered iteration

My thoughts around how caring, iterating and not striving for perfection leads to great results.

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Zach Saucier's BlogDec 18, 2023

The AI Stanley Parable is coming

Some ways that AI will help create more interactive and differentiated experiences.

Zach Saucier's BlogNov 21, 2023

5 year anniversary party

Our anniversary party was comprised of solid friends and Lisa Frank Jesus among other things.

Zach Saucier's BlogApr 16, 2017

Developer chatroom etiquette

Tips to keep in mind when using a developer chatroom.

Zach Saucier's BlogJan 3, 2017

Lessons learned from a dining hall

Some things I learned by regularly going to a college dining hall.

Zach Saucier's BlogMay 31, 2016

A brief introduction to electronic music

A short introduction to electronic music for those who don't know much about it.