Henrique Dias
@hacdias.com
Portuguese 🇵🇹 software engineer living in The Netherlands 🇳🇱, interested in web infrastructure, decentralised systems, and making tools for developers and users. https://hacdias.com.
Cycles and Fluctuations hacdias.com/2025/11/04/c...
Cycles And Fluctuations - Henrique Dias
This month’s topic of the IndieWeb Carnival is “cycles and fluctuations”. This is my third time participating in this initiative, and I think this topic couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m not on...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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On Voters Turnout https://hacdias.com/2025/11/03/voters-turnout/
On Voters Turnout
The Netherlands is amidst a turbulent election, where a progressive party and a far-right party are headed to have the same amount of seats in the parliament. And this is with around 17% of the votes each, it's not even a big majority. Nevertheless, I want to focus on voter turnout.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
On Voters Turnout https://hacdias.com/2025/11/03/voters-turnout/
Recently in October '25 https://hacdias.com/2025/11/01/recently/
Recently in October '25
In striking difference with the past month, October has been quite busy and hectic. And no, it's not because of Halloween! Not only did I travel to two places, but there have also been many events, and anxiousness about things happening around be. Let's recap.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Recently in October '25 https://hacdias.com/2025/11/01/recently/
The Internet Phone Book https://hacdias.com/2025/10/27/internet-phone-book/
The Internet Phone Book
A few weeks ago, I received my copy of the Internet Phone Book, which I've briefly mentioned on this website before. The Internet Phone Book includes a list of over 700 websites that you can dial in via their website, as well as essays about different topics.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Internet Phone Book https://hacdias.com/2025/10/27/internet-phone-book/
Ten Pointless Facts About Me https://hacdias.com/2025/10/22/ten-pointless-facts-about-me/
Ten Pointless Facts About Me
A few days ago I read Kev's post on ten pointless facts about him, and just now I saw Manuel's come by. Considering today's my birthday, I thought it would be fun to join the challenge and also share 10 pointless facts about myself.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Ten Pointless Facts About Me https://hacdias.com/2025/10/22/ten-pointless-facts-about-me/
Being In New York https://hacdias.com/2025/10/21/new-york/
Being In New York
A few weeks ago, a few friends and I visited New York. It was our first trip to the United States. This had been planned for quite some time, so, between the hesitation, the current geopolitical situation, and all the scary news, we still went. And what a trip it was!
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October 21, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Being In New York https://hacdias.com/2025/10/21/new-york/
New York in Film https://hacdias.com/2025/10/20/new-york/
October 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New York in Film https://hacdias.com/2025/10/20/new-york/
Reposted by Henrique Dias
Er zijn nu drie verkiezingsdebatten geweest met de digitale kandidaten van nerdvote.nl (en 22 oktober is er weer een, zie de site). En wat opvalt, dat zijn fijne inhoudelijke en respectvolle discussies waar niet met modder wordt gegooid. Maakt je digitale stem EXTRA de moeite waard: #nerdvote
NerdVote.NL
Ondersteuning voor en informatie over alle kandidaat-kamerleden met en warm hart voor onze privacy en eigen IT-vaardigheden.
nerdvote.nl
October 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Er zijn nu drie verkiezingsdebatten geweest met de digitale kandidaten van nerdvote.nl (en 22 oktober is er weer een, zie de site). En wat opvalt, dat zijn fijne inhoudelijke en respectvolle discussies waar niet met modder wordt gegooid. Maakt je digitale stem EXTRA de moeite waard: #nerdvote
Naturalization Periods and Dutch Politics hacdias.com/2025/09/30/n...
Naturalization Periods and Dutch Politics - Henrique Dias
The, already twice fallen, Dutch government is still trying to get their coalition plans moving forward. Part of the agreement was increasing the minimum period one needs to wait before being allowed ...
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September 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Naturalization Periods and Dutch Politics hacdias.com/2025/09/30/n...
Waarom we politiek niet alleen aan politici kunnen overlaten https://hacdias.com/2025/09/20/waarom-we-politiek-niet-alleen-aan-politici-kunnen-overlaten/
Waarom we politiek niet alleen aan politici kunnen overlaten
Het wantrouwen in de politiek neemt toe, terwijl politiek een onderwerp blijft waarover veel mensen niet willen praten. Toen ik Waarom we politiek niet alleen aan politici kunnen overlaten bij de boekenwinkel heb gezien, dacht ik: "oh, dat klinkt interessant".
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September 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Waarom we politiek niet alleen aan politici kunnen overlaten https://hacdias.com/2025/09/20/waarom-we-politiek-niet-alleen-aan-politici-kunnen-overlaten/
Getting an Eye Test in the Netherlands https://hacdias.com/2025/09/03/eye-test/
Getting an Eye Test in the Netherlands
A few weeks ago, Chris decided to get his eyes checked and I noticed it had already been three years since I last got mine checked. Since that is quite some time, and I had strived for getting my eyes checked every other year, I decided to make an appointment for us both at Mr. Brown Beans & Specs here in Eindhoven, an optician-café combo.
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September 3, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Getting an Eye Test in the Netherlands https://hacdias.com/2025/09/03/eye-test/
Recently in August '25 https://hacdias.com/2025/08/31/recently/
Recently in August '25
August is now coming to an end, and there is something in the air feeling more and more like the autumn. Days are becoming colder, darker, and the rain is showing up again. That's good, considering The Netherlands has had one of the driest years so far. Let's look back and see what I've been up to.
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August 31, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Recently in August '25 https://hacdias.com/2025/08/31/recently/
Blijkbaar woon al 5 jaar in Nederland. Èh èh.
August 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Blijkbaar woon al 5 jaar in Nederland. Èh èh.
@viaduct.world hi! I saw that you can now add the coach and seat for trips (viaduct.world/ideas/129), but I'm having some trouble finding where. I have some older trips where I added that info in the Notes, but I wanted to use the correct fields 😅
August 18, 2025 at 6:08 AM
@viaduct.world hi! I saw that you can now add the coach and seat for trips (viaduct.world/ideas/129), but I'm having some trouble finding where. I have some older trips where I added that info in the Notes, but I wanted to use the correct fields 😅
Back To Running https://hacdias.com/2025/08/17/running/
Back To Running
In my last monthly recap, I mentioned I started running again, after taking a few months break. I'm now three and a half weeks in the new program, and I felt a bit of an urge to write a bit about how it has been, what am I feeling, and whether or not I want to continue.
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August 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Back To Running https://hacdias.com/2025/08/17/running/
Low Caffeine Coffee https://hacdias.com/2025/08/16/low-caffeine/
Low Caffeine Coffee
Recently, while reading issue 37 of the Standart magazine, I discovered the existence of naturally occurring low caffeine coffee. That immediately sparkled some interest in me, since I enjoy drinking coffee, but I don't want to drink too much caffeine.
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August 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Low Caffeine Coffee https://hacdias.com/2025/08/16/low-caffeine/
The Craft of Latte Art https://hacdias.com/2025/08/08/latte-art/
The Craft of Latte Art
When I started drinking more milk-based coffee beverages, I used to always be in awe when I got a cup with latte art on it. So it won't come as any surprise that since I purchased my first espresso machine, I have been attempting at doing it myself. I must say: the journey has not been the easiest.
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August 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The Craft of Latte Art https://hacdias.com/2025/08/08/latte-art/
In just about a few weeks, I will be able to commemorate - if I want - my 5th anniversary in The Netherlands. The Netherlands: the country where I came to study, and where I decided to continue my life. But how did I end up here?
The Winding Road to Eindhoven - Henrique Dias
In just about a few weeks, I will be able to commemorate - if I want - my 5th anniversary in The Netherlands. The Netherlands: the country where I came to study, and where I decided to continue my lif...
hacdias.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
In just about a few weeks, I will be able to commemorate - if I want - my 5th anniversary in The Netherlands. The Netherlands: the country where I came to study, and where I decided to continue my life. But how did I end up here?
Bike Thieves: The Sequel https://hacdias.com/2025/08/05/bike-thieves/
Bike Thieves: The Sequel
Last year, I shared that someone tried stealing my e-bike and that they later managed to damage the battery. Yet, they did not steal anything. Well, I've now got a much juicier story: my normal bike has been stolen while parked at the central station's new bike parking.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Bike Thieves: The Sequel https://hacdias.com/2025/08/05/bike-thieves/
IndieWeb Carnival: Colors https://hacdias.com/2025/08/03/colors/
IndieWeb Carnival: Colors
Colors. That is the topic of this month's edition of The IndieWeb Carnaval, brought to us by Marisabel. I do not think a lot about colors, and I must admit I felt a bit reticent on whether or not I should participate this month. However, my will to explore more topics brought me here, to the text editor.
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August 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
IndieWeb Carnival: Colors https://hacdias.com/2025/08/03/colors/
Taal Is Zeg Maar Echt Mijn Ding https://hacdias.com/2025/08/03/taal-is-zeg-maar-echt-mijn-ding/
Taal Is Zeg Maar Echt Mijn Ding
Taal Is Zeg Maar Echt Mijn Ding is mijn eerste boek van Paulien Cornelisse. Het is eigenlijk het eerste "volwassene" Nederlands boek dat ik lees, laten we het zo zeggen. Het gaat over taal en dingen die mensen zeggen, niet per se expres, maar dingen die gewoon voorkomen.
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August 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Taal Is Zeg Maar Echt Mijn Ding https://hacdias.com/2025/08/03/taal-is-zeg-maar-echt-mijn-ding/
How Searching This Website Works https://hacdias.com/2025/08/01/search/
How Searching This Website Works
I have been wanting to write about how the search on this website works, but I haven't had the patience, or the will, to write about it. It's also not as if anyone asked me about it, so it's not as if it was a priority. Now I feel like it's the right time - is there any? - to finally write about it.
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August 1, 2025 at 6:00 AM
How Searching This Website Works https://hacdias.com/2025/08/01/search/
Recently in July '25 https://hacdias.com/2025/07/31/recently/
Recently in July '25
I always want to say that the past month was relatively uneventful, but then I write the post and I realized that more things happened than I first thought. So, let's recap July, which is now coming to an end.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Recently in July '25 https://hacdias.com/2025/07/31/recently/