Jing Online

A personal space for notes on systems, software, and the small details that make technology dependable.

I write about Linux, automation, self-hosting, and the craft of keeping personal projects useful over time.

Building a Small Home Lab That Stays Boring

A few design choices that make a small personal server easier to understand and recover.

July 18, 2026 · 1 min · Jing

A Short Checklist for Long-Lived Linux Services

A compact service review checklist for small Linux hosts.

July 12, 2026 · 1 min · Jing

Why Static Sites Still Feel Like a Superpower

The operational advantages of generating pages ahead of time.

July 5, 2026 · 1 min · Jing

The Maintenance Budget of a Personal Project

A personal project becomes useful when maintenance is part of its design.

June 28, 2026 · 1 min · Jing