My First VS Code Extension: A Query Tool for OpenSearch PPL

OpenSearch tooling falls short. I've developed a CLI utility and VS Code extension to provide more capability and a better experience than are available through the Dashboard.

Tiller2QIF — A Better Way to Get Tiller Data Into GnuCash

Convert Tiller CSV exports into a QIF file ready for GnuCash, KMyMoney, HomeBank, or anything else that reads QIF.

Why I Wrote Tiller2QIF

When you have a lot of accounts, getting the data into personal finance software like GnuCash has been a time consuming process. No Longer.

Networking With OpenWRT

OpenWRT For A Better Home (or Small Business) Router

Linux Firewalls

In a recent conversation it came up that on RedHat I recommend switching switching away from firewalld. Explaining why gets into the larger topic of how firewalling works on modern Linux and the pros and cons of the four common tools for managing it.