Hey, I'm Michael. 👋
I'm a mountain-dwelling Linux specialist and open source contributor. When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring the Appalachian trails or automating mountain life. Welcome to my digital cabin — grab some coffee and stay awhile.
Latest writing
All postsBuilding a Custom Comment System with GitHub Discussions
How I replaced Giscus with a custom comment system powered by GitHub Discussions, complete with guest comments, OAuth, and spam protection.
Jan 29, 2026
Integrating Gitea & Vercel
I share my experience integrating the open source tool Gitea and the hosting platform Vercel for streamlined code management and deployment.
Jun 18, 2024
Installing Virtual Machine Manager on Void Linux
This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to install and use Virtual Machine Manager on Void Linux.
Apr 22, 2024