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JJ Macalinao

@jmac.ph

APM, homelabber • The guy you always ask computer-y type of favors to in exchange for pearl milk teas and venti frappucinos • ❤️ @kayeenaniza

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JJ Macalinao @jmac.ph · 04/10/2026

Well that's one way to fill up your server rack. (Not fully off-grid yet, but hopefully soon.) #homelab

A server rack with two LFP battery packs installed.

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JJ Macalinao @jmac.ph · 03/03/2026

I finally did the switch from Windows to Linux on my laptop. Took a while to setup, but I'm actually surprised how well everything works. (Asus Zephyrus G16 2025 docked to Dell WD19TB with Samsung Odyssey G9, CachyOS, DankMaterialShell)

Desktop screenshot from the external monitor connected to the laptop.

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JJ Macalinao @jmac.ph · 17/10/2025

Either the 80% charging limit works, or maybe I should try the lottery if I’m this lucky. #iphone

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JJ Macalinao @jmac.ph · 14/07/2025

One of my off-site backup servers broke down recently and I didn’t have an exact replacement, so instead, I scrounged up a couple of old PC parts and put them into a small 2U case. 4th gen Intel and a couple of 8TB drives, 20W idle. Not bad for a NAS. #homelab

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JJ Macalinao @jmac.ph · 19/06/2025

Is Globe Telecom trying to scam me? 🤪 SurfAlert is permanently enabled for postpaid plans so I can’t even use mobile data without a promo, but lo and behold, got hit with “time-based” browsing charges.

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JJ Macalinao @jmac.ph · 14/06/2025

Time to live life on the edge. #iPadOS

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JJ Macalinao @jmac.ph · 06/01/2025

Got one just so I could try it (I’ve tried AR and VR; this is on the complete opposite end). I already got prescription lenses on it, so this better be good.

Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer, Shiny Transparent frame with Transitions Gen 8 prescription lenses

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JJ Macalinao @jmac.ph · 22/12/2024

Don't mind me, just doing my periodic maintenance on this mini PC cluster. #homelab

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JJ Macalinao @jmac.ph · 18/12/2024

PLDT: You're not an authorized signatory Also PLDT: *in the same email, shows a screenshot where I'm an authorized signatory* Me:

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JJ Macalinao @jmac.ph · 17/12/2024

My #homelab rack needed more airflow, and I had some PC fans lying around. Some fiddling with the old 3D printer, a DC barrel jack, and a 12V adapter from an AP later...

Two 3U fan rack mounts, with three 120mm PC fans each, installed in a server rack as exhaust

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