3rd's Blog - Seeking Truth

Notes on Self-Hosted Web Bookmark Service

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:20:00 +0200

I mainly tried Karakeep, ArchiveBox and linkding, but in the end I chose the forked linkding-cn.

Shift At Midnight: Who Is the Impostor?

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:24:01 +0200

Shift At Midnight has simple mechanics, but it is a lot of fun with several players.

Notes on Self-Hosted Chat Service

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:04:29 +0200

Tried Stoat (formerly Revolt), Tailchat and Matrix, and found that there is no perfect solution.

Choosing the East

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:10:15 +0100

2026/03/20

Three Questions of Life

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:55:43 +0100

The meaning and value of life

Using EasyTier and a Proxy at the Same Time

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 01:19:22 +0800

On a phone, only one VPN can exist at a time, so EasyTier and a proxy cannot be used simultaneously; here is a workaround.

EasyTier with frp Internal Network Traversal

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:53:42 +0800

Use frp internal network traversal to let EasyTier mesh devices connect directly; only one public port is needed to stream games remotely.

Meeting Happiness: In Lingnan

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:59:42 +0800

The night of the twenty-first day of the ninth month of 2025

Trying Open-Source Keyboards

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:21:54 +0800

A brief account of using the rime 㞢 family of keyboards on Android.

Batch Deleting Windows Registry Entries

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:55:41 +0800

Fed up with the mess that domestic rogue software makes in the registry, I made a script to batch delete registry entries containing a specified keyword.

Optimizing Hugo Image Display

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 22:21:15 +0800

Further optimizing the display of images on the blog.

My 2024

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 04:27:01 +0800

A year spent at a bottleneck…

What Is It All For?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:20:25 +0800

Time passes quickly; thought is worth its weight in gold.

Three in the Moonlight

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:36:31 +0800

Raise a cup to invite the moon; facing my shadow, there are three of us.

Porting MicroPython's LVGL Bindings to ESP32

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:37:33 +0800

Steps for porting MicroPython's LVGL bindings to the ESP32.

Cross-Compiling Boost

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:13:43 +0800

Be sure to configure sysroot when cross-compiling

Counting the Elements in a C++ Enum

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:20:15 +0800

I recently had a special requirement to determine the number of elements in an enum type, and in the process I learned the following clever tricks.

A Pitfall in C++ Condition Variable's wait Method

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:34:31 +0800

When a predicate passed to C++ condition variable's wait method returns true, the method exits immediately instead of waiting.

Adding Busuanzi Site Traffic Statistics to Hugo

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:35:15 +0800

This article describes how to add Busuanzi site visit and reading statistics to Hugo.

Customizing Hugo's 404 Page

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 16:42:20 +0800

A super cute 404.

Reactor and Proactor

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:30:16 +0800

There are only two approaches for performing IO operations efficiently.

C++ Project Conventions

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:47:10 +0800

Keeping your code consistent with the existing codebase is a good practice.

Installing GUI Serial Tool COMTool on LCKFB TaishanPi

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:19:25 +0800

JLC is pretty impressive - the TaishanPi costs less than 200 yuan and is completely a card computer, even smaller than a bank card.

C++ Forward Declarations

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 22:08:29 +0800

C++ Forward Declarations

Sometimes, especially when writing libraries intended for others to use, you may not want to expose too many implementation details or force consumers to pull in unnecessary header files. Forward declarations let you avoid including other headers while still using the types declared in them.

Explanation

As the Forward declaration Wikipedia article states:

In computer programming, a forward declaration is a declaration of an identifier (denoting a programming entity such as a type, variable, or function) before its definition is given.

Analyzing Why UDP Broadcasts Are Not Received

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:26:36 +0800

Analysis of why UDP broadcasts cannot be received.

CMake Gotchas

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:17:21 +0800

When working with CMake, never assume you know how something works. Guessing can easily lead you into a subtle 'feature' trap.

My 2023

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 22:42:07 +0800

A blog started on a whim unexpectedly lasted more than a year. I dedicate this post to the year that has passed.

Adding a Friend Links Page to Hugo

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:29:43 +0800

This article explains how to add a friend links page to a Hugo blog.

Responsive Image Sizing in Hugo

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:58:56 +0800

This article explains how to configure adaptive image sizing for images in Hugo blog posts.

Hugo Code Block Folding

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:54:08 +0800

It stopped working after some update and I don't plan to maintain it; use the `collapse` shortcode instead. Strictly speaking, it is not folding, it just limits the maximum height of code blocks, though the effect is quite good.

Google Play Always Shows Pending Install Items

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:49:55 +0800

It started appearing one day after I bought the phone, and no matter what I did I could not get rid of the prompt; this finally settles it.

ESP32 Development with CLion

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:45:59 +0800

For the sake of CLion's code completion, it doesn't hurt to type a few extra commands.

CMake Configuration for Dynamically Linking spdlog

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:28:53 +0800

CMake configuration for dynamically linking spdlog

When to Use decltype in C++

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:25:51 +0800

auto is more versatile than decltype.

Embedding ICO Icons in Tkinter

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:55:35 +0800

This article describes how Tkinter embeds an icon into an executable file.

Using Mouse Side Buttons to Navigate Forward and Backward in CLion

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:13:38 +0800

Enables JetBrains IDEs such as CLion, IDEA, and PyCharm to navigate forward and backward with mouse side buttons while browsing code.

Adding Filesystem Access Permissions for Specific Paths to Flatpak Applications

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:29:53 +0800

Solve the problem of Flatpak applications being unable to access specific paths by setting access permissions.

Resolving the Issue of Restart Getting Stuck at A0 Self-Test while Shutdown Works Normally

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 18:20:53 +0800

Encountered this issue on an obscure device and resolved it by adjusting the BIOS.

Restoring WindTerm's Disappeared Menu Bar

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 18:02:24 +0800

Restored WindTerm's disappeared menu bar.

Fixing the Issue of VMware Shared Folder Failing After Reboot

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 17:53:47 +0800

The issue where the shared folder fails after reboot seems to be related to the virtual machine version and the system version, but it is solved anyway.

Handling an Ubuntu update-notifier Error

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:26:11 +0800

A record of fixing an update-notifier error on Ubuntu.

C++ Singleton Template

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:20:03 +0800

A single-header C++ singleton template.

What Is Reflection in Programming?

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:46:56 +0800

technical jargon,plain-languageWhat Is reflection.

Setting Up a Private Git Service with Gitea

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 22:33:35 +0800

Set up a private Git service with Gitea and enable SSL.

Using a USB WiFi Adapter with Kali for Penetration Testing

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:28:09 +0800

Bought a network card; without installing the driver, some features couldn't be used. After contacting customer service and installing the driver, everything worked perfectly.

Using External Tools in PyCharm

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:15:48 +0800

Boost your work efficiency by using external tools in PyCharm.

Cleaning Up Remote Desktop History

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:12:57 +0800

Cleaning up Remote Desktop history and network drive mapping history.

Setting Up an SSH Proxy in VSCode

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:22:49 +0800

Using Git to set up an SSH proxy for VSCode on Windows.

Fixing Hugo Display Issues Caused by Missing CSS

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:33:45 +0800

Hugo - Failed to find a valid digest in the 'integrity' attribute for resource - The resource has been blocked

Adding MathJax Math Formula Support to Hugo

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:04:53 +0800

Enable Hugo to support MathJax math formulas based on KaTeX, with almost perfect support.

SHA Message Digest

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:11:46 +0800

An explanation of the SHA message digest algorithm, using SHA-256 as an example.

NAS Server Configuration

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:20:19 +0800

From 'NAS: from Getting Started to Getting Buried' - installing the system and setting up the SMB service.

Enabling HTTPS on Hugo with an Nginx Reverse Proxy

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 23:45:58 +0800

Enable HTTPS on your Hugo site by setting up an Nginx reverse proxy with SSL.

Header-File Design and Usage Guidelines

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:40:03 +0800

Design and usage guidelines for C and C++ header files.

Modulo and Remainder

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:47:11 +0800

What modulo and remainder operations are.

C++ Polymorphism

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 20:27:02 +0800

An in-depth exploration of C++ polymorphism for object-oriented programming.

ST7735 Display Orientation and Color Configuration

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:21:34 +0800

The ST7735 is commonly used as the driver chip for small TFT screens. This article provides guidance on configuring the refresh direction (rotating or flipping the screen) and the RGB or BGR color format.

Developing ESP32 with VSCode

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:11:44 +0800

A guide to avoiding pitfalls when developing ESP32 with VSCode.

Creating a Microsoft OneDrive API

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:09:53 +0800

Introduces the steps to create a Microsoft OneDrive API.

Linux: Mount OneDrive Cloud Drive with Rclone

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:43:15 +0800

Introduces how to mount the OneDrive cloud drive using Rclone, together with the steps for a self-built API.

Which File-Sharing Protocol Should You Use for a NAS?

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:30:43 +0800

Choosing and deploying the SMB, WebDAV, FTP, and SFTP file-sharing protocols.

Tianyi Cloud Drive Command Line Client

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:05:15 +0800

cloudpan189-go: a solution for using Tianyi Cloud Drive on Linux.

Installing and Using Zsh and Oh My Zsh

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:39:17 +0800

An introduction to installing and using Zsh and Oh My Zsh.

Linux: Mount Google Drive Cloud Drive with Rclone

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 19:57:14 +0800

Introduces how to mount the Google Drive cloud drive using Rclone, together with the steps for a self-built API.

Creating a Google OAuth Client ID

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 17:03:58 +0800

Introduces the steps to create a Google OAuth client ID.

Collaborative Development with VSCode and Keil

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 01:57:13 +0800

This article describes how to use VSCode together with Keil to write code, compile, and flash programs.

Installing C51 and MDK Arm in Keil Together

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 02:29:48 +0800

This article describes how to install C51 and MDK-Arm in Keil at the same time, thereby providing a solution for working on both C51 and STM32 hardware platforms simultaneously.

A Few Things About Structs

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:07:42 +0800

Covers the origins, purpose, and practical considerations of structs in C and C++.

What Is a Function Pointer?

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:20:56 +0800

This article explains what a function pointer is and touches on callback functions, one of its primary applications.

Adding Mermaid Diagrams to Hugo with Shortcodes

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:21:31 +0800

Add Shortcodes to Hugo to draw diagrams with Mermaid, with the theme automatically following dark mode.

Hugo Sidebar Table of Contents

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 17:20:28 +0800

Changing the PaperMod theme's table of contents to a sidebar in Hugo.

The yield Keyword in Python

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:21:59 +0800

This article explains the yield keyword in Python using plain language.

Creating MMD with Blender

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:04:37 +0000

An introduction to the BLT plugin localization tutorial and the steps for importing MMD assets using the Cats and MMD Tools plugins.

Building a Personal Blog with Hugo (2)

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:17:48 +0000

Building a Personal Blog with Hugo

Building a Personal Blog with Hugo (1)

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:12:47 +0000

Building a Personal Blog with Hugo

The Internationale

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:20:19 +0000

Workers of the world, unite!

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