Using an old laptop to create a Nextcloud and Plex server

Nextcloud is an open source cloud storage and collaboration product. It allows access to files on the go from all kinds of devices and works across Linux, Windows, Android and more. I want to use this to host a media library while also allowing an easy way to upload files from lots of different devices. I also want to use Nextcloud to backup other cloud services that I use, including Google drive, photos and Whatsapp.

Adding maps from github gists

Creating a map in a Gtihub gist using geojson data You can add geojson in the markdown of gists to easily add a quick unstyled map. Once you’ve done that you can embed it in the page using a shortcode I added to layouts/shortcodes in the markdown: Hugo has a built in gist shortcode which makes this easier:

Adding Mermaid and other Diagrams

Mermaid Using this help post I’ll try and add mermaid diagrams to this blog. Themes can also be set for the diagrams by adding in %%{init: {'theme':'[theme.name]'}}%% to the code block %%{init: {'theme':'neutral'}}%% sequenceDiagram participant Alice participant Bob Alice->>John: Hello John, how are you? loop Healthcheck John->>John: Fight against hypochondria end Note right of John: Rational thoughts prevail! John-->>Alice: Great! John->>Bob: How about you? Bob-->>John: Jolly good! GoAT diagrams GoAT diagrams are supported natively, which is great!

My First Post

Just a first post on the new blog It’s a hugo site. Nothing fancy!