Helen Chong
@helenchong.omg.lol
Graphic designer turned web developer, bookworm, gaymer, hobbyist artist and crocheter. Malaysian Chinese queer Millennial. Autistic and visually impaired. They/she. 🏳️🌈
https://helenchong.omg.lol
https://helenchong.omg.lol
I don't use Cloudflare for any of my websites or self-hosted apps, but unfortunately my school's intranet does, so happy Cloudflare outage day to me, yay.
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I don't use Cloudflare for any of my websites or self-hosted apps, but unfortunately my school's intranet does, so happy Cloudflare outage day to me, yay.
After having experienced the longest unexpected water supply disruption in my life back in late May, I could have never predicted that I had to go through another unscheduled long water supply cut in the same year:
blog.helenchong.omg.lol/en/posts/202...
blog.helenchong.omg.lol/en/posts/202...
Another Long Unexpected Water Supply Disruption in 2025
After experiencing the longest water supply cut in my life in May, my house went through another unexpected water supply disruption that lasted more than a day.
blog.helenchong.omg.lol
November 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
After having experienced the longest unexpected water supply disruption in my life back in late May, I could have never predicted that I had to go through another unscheduled long water supply cut in the same year:
blog.helenchong.omg.lol/en/posts/202...
blog.helenchong.omg.lol/en/posts/202...
I have signed up to participate in this year's Everybody Codes (everybody.codes), which would also be my first time participating in the event, since there is a private leaderboard for students of all Malaysian campuses of 42 the computer science school.
Everybody Codes
Everybody Codes is platform much like Advent of Code, where you and your friends can participate in a variety of exciting quests. Join people from all around the globe tackling the same challenges, be...
everybody.codes
October 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I have signed up to participate in this year's Everybody Codes (everybody.codes), which would also be my first time participating in the event, since there is a private leaderboard for students of all Malaysian campuses of 42 the computer science school.
Reposted by Helen Chong
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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Reposted by Helen Chong
There was already a *lot* going on with Bluesky, and now it's under even more pressure. I wrote about how I think about moderation, affordances, expectations, human needs, and powerful trolls for @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/trump-admini...
www.techpolicy.press/trump-admini...
Trump Administration's Arrival on Bluesky Highlights Growing Pains for Open Networks | TechPolicy.Press
The administration’s antagonistic entry to the platform is best understood as a game of chicken, writes Erin Kissane.
www.techpolicy.press
October 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
There was already a *lot* going on with Bluesky, and now it's under even more pressure. I wrote about how I think about moderation, affordances, expectations, human needs, and powerful trolls for @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/trump-admini...
www.techpolicy.press/trump-admini...
I finally completed and passed the first project in 42 the computer science school's core curriculum! 🎉
To celebrate the occasion, I've decided to have a long weekend, especially since next Monday is also a public holiday in Malaysia (specifically Deepavali).
To celebrate the occasion, I've decided to have a long weekend, especially since next Monday is also a public holiday in Malaysia (specifically Deepavali).
October 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I finally completed and passed the first project in 42 the computer science school's core curriculum! 🎉
To celebrate the occasion, I've decided to have a long weekend, especially since next Monday is also a public holiday in Malaysia (specifically Deepavali).
To celebrate the occasion, I've decided to have a long weekend, especially since next Monday is also a public holiday in Malaysia (specifically Deepavali).
THE Eleventy Meetup Episode 27 was a success! I am glad to have the opportunity to speak at the meetup again. Unfortunately, I was encountering issues with sharing my screen on Zoom's Linux desktop app, so I had to switch to Zoom's web app.
Last year, I got to speak at a tech event for the first time in THE Eleventy Meetup. This year, I will be speaking at THE Eleventy Meetup again on October 15, 2025!
This time, I will be talking about building a multilingual blog with Eleventy.
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
#Eleventy #11ty
This time, I will be talking about building a multilingual blog with Eleventy.
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
#Eleventy #11ty
Ep. 27: 11ty at the museum and multilingual blogs
In this episode optimized for eastern hemisphere time zones, Nic will walk through her unique application of 11ty in an art museum while Helen will walk us through their multilingual blog setup.
11tymeetup.dev
October 16, 2025 at 1:26 AM
THE Eleventy Meetup Episode 27 was a success! I am glad to have the opportunity to speak at the meetup again. Unfortunately, I was encountering issues with sharing my screen on Zoom's Linux desktop app, so I had to switch to Zoom's web app.
Reposted by Helen Chong
Happy Birthday to us 🎂! KDE is 29!
Today KDE is 29 years old and we are celebrating kicking off our yearly #fundraiser. Donate and make KDE's wishes come true.
kde.org/fundraisers/...
Today KDE is 29 years old and we are celebrating kicking off our yearly #fundraiser. Donate and make KDE's wishes come true.
kde.org/fundraisers/...
October 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Happy Birthday to us 🎂! KDE is 29!
Today KDE is 29 years old and we are celebrating kicking off our yearly #fundraiser. Donate and make KDE's wishes come true.
kde.org/fundraisers/...
Today KDE is 29 years old and we are celebrating kicking off our yearly #fundraiser. Donate and make KDE's wishes come true.
kde.org/fundraisers/...
Yesterday I finished the first project from 42 the school's core programme, but failed the evaluation.
I need to wait for another day to retry the project, so I am taking a day off today, which also helps with giving me more time to prepare for my talk at The Eleventy Meetup.
I need to wait for another day to retry the project, so I am taking a day off today, which also helps with giving me more time to prepare for my talk at The Eleventy Meetup.
October 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Yesterday I finished the first project from 42 the school's core programme, but failed the evaluation.
I need to wait for another day to retry the project, so I am taking a day off today, which also helps with giving me more time to prepare for my talk at The Eleventy Meetup.
I need to wait for another day to retry the project, so I am taking a day off today, which also helps with giving me more time to prepare for my talk at The Eleventy Meetup.
Reminder: I will be speaking at THE Eleventy Meetup again soon!
Last year, I got to speak at a tech event for the first time in THE Eleventy Meetup. This year, I will be speaking at THE Eleventy Meetup again on October 15, 2025!
This time, I will be talking about building a multilingual blog with Eleventy.
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
#Eleventy #11ty
This time, I will be talking about building a multilingual blog with Eleventy.
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
#Eleventy #11ty
Ep. 27: 11ty at the museum and multilingual blogs
In this episode optimized for eastern hemisphere time zones, Nic will walk through her unique application of 11ty in an art museum while Helen will walk us through their multilingual blog setup.
11tymeetup.dev
October 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Reminder: I will be speaking at THE Eleventy Meetup again soon!
Reposted by Helen Chong
In 24 hours from the time of this post you can catch me speaking at the 11ty meetup on 11ty + art museum 👀
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
Ep. 27: 11ty at the museum and multilingual blogs
In this episode optimized for eastern hemisphere time zones, Nic will walk through her unique application of 11ty in an art museum while Helen will walk us through their multilingual blog setup.
11tymeetup.dev
October 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
In 24 hours from the time of this post you can catch me speaking at the 11ty meetup on 11ty + art museum 👀
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
I have migrated my AT Protocol personal data server (PDS) from Bluesky to Blacksky.
The migration went smoothly; all I needed to do is following the migration guide on Blacksky's documentation: docs.blacksky.community/migrating-to...
The migration went smoothly; all I needed to do is following the migration guide on Blacksky's documentation: docs.blacksky.community/migrating-to...
Migrating to Blacksky PDS: Complete Guide | Blacksky Documentation
Complete guide to migrating your Bluesky account to Blacksky's infrastructure. Covers migration tools, step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting, and how to use Blacksky services without migrating.
docs.blacksky.community
October 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I have migrated my AT Protocol personal data server (PDS) from Bluesky to Blacksky.
The migration went smoothly; all I needed to do is following the migration guide on Blacksky's documentation: docs.blacksky.community/migrating-to...
The migration went smoothly; all I needed to do is following the migration guide on Blacksky's documentation: docs.blacksky.community/migrating-to...
I just bought a new USB keyboard (and mouse), and ended up needing to do some manual setup to turn on the keyboard backlight on my Linux system.
helenchong.dev/blog/posts/2...
helenchong.dev/blog/posts/2...
Turn On Limeide GTX300 Keyboard Backlight On Linux
The backlight of my new Limeide GX300 USB keyboard did not get turned on on my Linux system out of the box. Here is how I solved it.
helenchong.dev
September 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I just bought a new USB keyboard (and mouse), and ended up needing to do some manual setup to turn on the keyboard backlight on my Linux system.
helenchong.dev/blog/posts/2...
helenchong.dev/blog/posts/2...
Reposted by Helen Chong
Just in case you were wondering, Mr. Tailwind CSS himself is all cool with the fashy vibe. (This comes as no surprise to anyone paying any attention for the last several years…he's always palling around with best buddy DHH.)
September 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Just in case you were wondering, Mr. Tailwind CSS himself is all cool with the fashy vibe. (This comes as no surprise to anyone paying any attention for the last several years…he's always palling around with best buddy DHH.)
Last year, I got to speak at a tech event for the first time in THE Eleventy Meetup. This year, I will be speaking at THE Eleventy Meetup again on October 15, 2025!
This time, I will be talking about building a multilingual blog with Eleventy.
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
#Eleventy #11ty
This time, I will be talking about building a multilingual blog with Eleventy.
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
#Eleventy #11ty
Ep. 27: 11ty at the museum and multilingual blogs
In this episode optimized for eastern hemisphere time zones, Nic will walk through her unique application of 11ty in an art museum while Helen will walk us through their multilingual blog setup.
11tymeetup.dev
September 26, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Last year, I got to speak at a tech event for the first time in THE Eleventy Meetup. This year, I will be speaking at THE Eleventy Meetup again on October 15, 2025!
This time, I will be talking about building a multilingual blog with Eleventy.
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
#Eleventy #11ty
This time, I will be talking about building a multilingual blog with Eleventy.
11tymeetup.dev/events/ep-27...
#Eleventy #11ty
Reposted by Helen Chong
📣 THE #11ty Meetup October: Nic will walk through her unique application of 11ty in an art museum while Helen will walk us through their multilingual blog setup. Asia-friendly start time!
Live attendees get exclusive access to the Q&A!
All details & add to cal at 11tymeetup.dev
Live attendees get exclusive access to the Q&A!
All details & add to cal at 11tymeetup.dev
THE Eleventy Meetup
Join the Possum Posse to learn more about Eleventy! We're a new virtual meetup all about Eleventy and the tools and skills that support developing on Eleventy.Sign up for email updates
11tymeetup.dev
September 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
📣 THE #11ty Meetup October: Nic will walk through her unique application of 11ty in an art museum while Helen will walk us through their multilingual blog setup. Asia-friendly start time!
Live attendees get exclusive access to the Q&A!
All details & add to cal at 11tymeetup.dev
Live attendees get exclusive access to the Q&A!
All details & add to cal at 11tymeetup.dev
"And remember, for facist-friendly hosting™, think Vercel."
Seriously, though, I decided that I refuse to use Vercel as soon as I found out that the CEO congratulated and kissed up to Trump just after Trump got re-elected.
Seriously, though, I decided that I refuse to use Vercel as soon as I found out that the CEO congratulated and kissed up to Trump just after Trump got re-elected.
🦅 blogged: How Much Does Freedom Cost?
dbushell.com/2025/09/22/c...
spoiler: 16.7 megabytes, that could have been under 1 MB
dbushell.com/2025/09/22/c...
spoiler: 16.7 megabytes, that could have been under 1 MB
September 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
"And remember, for facist-friendly hosting™, think Vercel."
Seriously, though, I decided that I refuse to use Vercel as soon as I found out that the CEO congratulated and kissed up to Trump just after Trump got re-elected.
Seriously, though, I decided that I refuse to use Vercel as soon as I found out that the CEO congratulated and kissed up to Trump just after Trump got re-elected.
Reposted by Helen Chong
🦅 blogged: How Much Does Freedom Cost?
dbushell.com/2025/09/22/c...
spoiler: 16.7 megabytes, that could have been under 1 MB
dbushell.com/2025/09/22/c...
spoiler: 16.7 megabytes, that could have been under 1 MB
September 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🦅 blogged: How Much Does Freedom Cost?
dbushell.com/2025/09/22/c...
spoiler: 16.7 megabytes, that could have been under 1 MB
dbushell.com/2025/09/22/c...
spoiler: 16.7 megabytes, that could have been under 1 MB
Finally beat the main game of A Short Hike after having it sitting in my Steam Library for a long time. I recommend it if you want a game with a peaceful vibe where the main game can be done in only a few hours, but still has many side activities you can do even after beating the game.
September 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Finally beat the main game of A Short Hike after having it sitting in my Steam Library for a long time. I recommend it if you want a game with a peaceful vibe where the main game can be done in only a few hours, but still has many side activities you can do even after beating the game.
Almost a year ago, when I returned to personal blogging, I decided to blog in English and Mandarin Chinese. As a result, I learned to build a multilingual website for the first time, with Eleventy and its official internalisation plugin.
helenchong.dev/blog/posts/2...
#Eleventy #11ty
helenchong.dev/blog/posts/2...
#Eleventy #11ty
Building a Multilingual Blog with Eleventy
My experience with making my English-Simplified Chinese bilingual personal blog with Eleventy and its official internalisation plugin.
helenchong.dev
September 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Almost a year ago, when I returned to personal blogging, I decided to blog in English and Mandarin Chinese. As a result, I learned to build a multilingual website for the first time, with Eleventy and its official internalisation plugin.
helenchong.dev/blog/posts/2...
#Eleventy #11ty
helenchong.dev/blog/posts/2...
#Eleventy #11ty
I love the @catppuccin.com colour scheme, especially the Mocha flavour and Mauve accent, and I use Arch Linux, so I made this Catppuccin Mocha Mauve Arch Linux desktop wallpaper in Inkscape.
#Catppuccin #ArchLinux #wallpapers
#Catppuccin #ArchLinux #wallpapers
September 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
I love the @catppuccin.com colour scheme, especially the Mocha flavour and Mauve accent, and I use Arch Linux, so I made this Catppuccin Mocha Mauve Arch Linux desktop wallpaper in Inkscape.
#Catppuccin #ArchLinux #wallpapers
#Catppuccin #ArchLinux #wallpapers
I dusted off my Codeberg account that was registered two years ago and finally started adding my own repositories to my Codeberg account: codeberg.org/helenchong
Helen Chong
Graphic designer turned web developer.
codeberg.org
August 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I dusted off my Codeberg account that was registered two years ago and finally started adding my own repositories to my Codeberg account: codeberg.org/helenchong
Reposted by Helen Chong
a web that isn't human-first is a web I want nothing to do with. I'm not going to "optimize the graph" of assertions, or whatever. I'm not a content farm for your algorithm. i'm here to build real relationships with real people - and if that's not what the web is for anymore, I'll be somewhere else.
August 8, 2025 at 5:20 AM
a web that isn't human-first is a web I want nothing to do with. I'm not going to "optimize the graph" of assertions, or whatever. I'm not a content farm for your algorithm. i'm here to build real relationships with real people - and if that's not what the web is for anymore, I'll be somewhere else.
Recently, I finally had the chance to watch "The Way We Talk", a Hong Kong film about the deaf community, in the cinama here in Malaysia, and I loved it:
blog.helenchong.omg.lol/en/posts/202...
blog.helenchong.omg.lol/en/posts/202...
'The Way We Talk' Impressions
After waiting for months, I finally got the chance to watch 'The Way We Talk'. Did this Hong Kong film meet my expectations?
blog.helenchong.omg.lol
August 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Recently, I finally had the chance to watch "The Way We Talk", a Hong Kong film about the deaf community, in the cinama here in Malaysia, and I loved it:
blog.helenchong.omg.lol/en/posts/202...
blog.helenchong.omg.lol/en/posts/202...