Linux Disk I/O Performance in the Homelab

By Michael McGarrah · February 14, 20255 min read

Quick disk I/O benchmarks comparing eMMC and USB3 storage on Dell Wyse 3040s — understanding the performance characteristics of your storage tier before making capacity decisions.

Google Wifi running OpenWRT

By Michael McGarrah · February 01, 20251 min read

Repurposing first-generation Google Wifi units by flashing OpenWRT using the SuzyQ CCD cable and Closed Case Debugging.

MacOS Outlook Calendar Copy Events

By Michael McGarrah · January 30, 20251 min read

Microsoft removed copy/paste for Outlook calendar events. Here's the workaround on macOS and the registry fix for Windows.

Diagnosing a broken microwave

By Michael McGarrah · December 10, 20243 min read

A three-year-old microwave stopped heating. The diode was bad — confirmed with a 9V battery and multimeter — but replacing it didn't fix it, and the repair cost more than the appliance.

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2025-02-14 Linux Disk I/O Performance in the Homelab
2025-02-01 Google Wifi running OpenWRT
2025-01-30 MacOS Outlook Calendar Copy Events
2024-12-10 Diagnosing a broken microwave