Mike Lapidakis
@mike.lapidak.is
Solutions Architect Leader at AWS. Sharing thoughts on cybersecurity, cloud computing, photography, and more.
Posts are my own
Main: https://mike.lapidak.is
Blog: https://empty.coffee
Photos: https://glass.photo/lap
Posts are my own
Main: https://mike.lapidak.is
Blog: https://empty.coffee
Photos: https://glass.photo/lap
This morning compared to yesterday morning, in Granby, Colorado. Winter is (finally) coming!
November 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This morning compared to yesterday morning, in Granby, Colorado. Winter is (finally) coming!
There is no way to change the email address associated with a ChatGPT/OpenAI account. Your only option is to create a new account with the other email and delete the existing account.
What a joke.
What a joke.
November 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
There is no way to change the email address associated with a ChatGPT/OpenAI account. Your only option is to create a new account with the other email and delete the existing account.
What a joke.
What a joke.
Truly struggle to understand how GeForce Now runs smoother and more consistently while streaming games hundreds of miles away compared to the PC in my basement, on the same local network.
November 15, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Truly struggle to understand how GeForce Now runs smoother and more consistently while streaming games hundreds of miles away compared to the PC in my basement, on the same local network.
I've tried ControlD no less than 5 times over the last two years, but always end up back with NextDNS. ControlD just makes resolution on my devices feel… slower
November 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I've tried ControlD no less than 5 times over the last two years, but always end up back with NextDNS. ControlD just makes resolution on my devices feel… slower
This is a super cool open source, self-hosted OpenID Connect project. I really love the passkey-only approach pocket-id.org
pocket-id.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 AM
This is a super cool open source, self-hosted OpenID Connect project. I really love the passkey-only approach pocket-id.org
Discovered UniFi's Private Pre-Shared Keys and used them to cut four IoT SSIDs down to one. Same network name, different passwords = different VLANs. empty.coffee/unifi-ppsk-guide...
UniFi PPSK Guide: Consolidate Multiple SSIDs with Private Pre-Shared Keys
Tired of broadcasting multiple WiFi networks for IoT devices? I used UniFi’s Private Pre-Shared Keys (PPSKs) to consolidate four SSIDs down to two - one password per VLAN, same network name. Perfect for managing trusted Matter devices alongside untrusted IoT gadgets without the clutter.
empty.coffee
November 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Discovered UniFi's Private Pre-Shared Keys and used them to cut four IoT SSIDs down to one. Same network name, different passwords = different VLANs. empty.coffee/unifi-ppsk-guide...
i wish youtube tv included a youtube premium sub. paying for both, seperently, feels like highway robbery
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
i wish youtube tv included a youtube premium sub. paying for both, seperently, feels like highway robbery
I'm on a kick, trying a few different strength training apps. I've been on the hunt for something that works well on an Apple Watch, builds workouts dynamically based on load history, has a good interface for exploring trends over time, and captures heart rate. Bonus points for syncing with Strava.
June 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I'm on a kick, trying a few different strength training apps. I've been on the hunt for something that works well on an Apple Watch, builds workouts dynamically based on load history, has a good interface for exploring trends over time, and captures heart rate. Bonus points for syncing with Strava.
i'm getting 5-10 "coinbase application to withdraw" phishing texts per day right now. what is going on?
April 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
i'm getting 5-10 "coinbase application to withdraw" phishing texts per day right now. what is going on?
i'm pretty exited to hear that two of my favorite running platforms, Runna and Strava, are coming together under one roof. Runna is an incredibly thoughtful run coaching tool, and a natural extension of the Strava ecosystem https://www.runna.com/blog/letter-from-the-founders
April 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
i'm pretty exited to hear that two of my favorite running platforms, Runna and Strava, are coming together under one roof. Runna is an incredibly thoughtful run coaching tool, and a natural extension of the Strava ecosystem https://www.runna.com/blog/letter-from-the-founders
that classic "spring in denver" weather outlook
April 17, 2025 at 2:26 AM
that classic "spring in denver" weather outlook
first trail ride of the season in the books
April 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
first trail ride of the season in the books
so you want to buy some property in the mountains? no one warned us that that may mean searching for a well head in 3ft deep snow
March 16, 2025 at 1:51 AM
so you want to buy some property in the mountains? no one warned us that that may mean searching for a well head in 3ft deep snow
I'm torn between an Apple Watch and a Garmin as my daily driver. I seem to switch between the two every year, for some reason. I'm leaning towards the Apple Watch for 2025. Will my watch selection impact how much time I spend outdoors?
January 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I'm torn between an Apple Watch and a Garmin as my daily driver. I seem to switch between the two every year, for some reason. I'm leaning towards the Apple Watch for 2025. Will my watch selection impact how much time I spend outdoors?
I've really enjoyed the Rivian's adaptive high beams, but found it difficult to explain without seeing it firsthand. This Reddit post is a great example of how the high beams work, using fog to clearly show what they're doing. Such an awesome feature!
www.reddit.com
January 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I've really enjoyed the Rivian's adaptive high beams, but found it difficult to explain without seeing it firsthand. This Reddit post is a great example of how the high beams work, using fog to clearly show what they're doing. Such an awesome feature!
Verizon now offers a second line for $10 a month. For an eSIM on a major carrier, this is the lowest rate I've found. Perfect for keeping your personal and work numbers separate without needing a second phone!
December 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Verizon now offers a second line for $10 a month. For an eSIM on a major carrier, this is the lowest rate I've found. Perfect for keeping your personal and work numbers separate without needing a second phone!
While repairing the damaged drywall after removing a mounted soundbar, I'm reminded of an important life lesson:
Making a hole sure is easy, but fixing them can be a real pain
Making a hole sure is easy, but fixing them can be a real pain
December 9, 2024 at 12:38 AM
While repairing the damaged drywall after removing a mounted soundbar, I'm reminded of an important life lesson:
Making a hole sure is easy, but fixing them can be a real pain
Making a hole sure is easy, but fixing them can be a real pain
I still can't figure out how to use the *new* Sonos app
December 8, 2024 at 10:08 PM
I still can't figure out how to use the *new* Sonos app
A month into running the UNAS Pro, and I'm darn happy. The price is right for a 7-bay 2U NAS, and paired with an Intel NUC or similar, it runs laps around equivalent Synology setups. It leaves a bit to be desired on the feature side, but performance and reliability have been great so far.
December 7, 2024 at 5:44 AM
A month into running the UNAS Pro, and I'm darn happy. The price is right for a 7-bay 2U NAS, and paired with an Intel NUC or similar, it runs laps around equivalent Synology setups. It leaves a bit to be desired on the feature side, but performance and reliability have been great so far.
Setup a Bluesky PDS running on a Proxmox LXC in my basement. Compared to my experience standing up a personal Mastodon instance, it was incredibly easy, uses barely any resources, and doesn’t fragment the experience at all. Pretty darn cool!
The account is @mike.test.lapidak.is
The account is @mike.test.lapidak.is
December 6, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Setup a Bluesky PDS running on a Proxmox LXC in my basement. Compared to my experience standing up a personal Mastodon instance, it was incredibly easy, uses barely any resources, and doesn’t fragment the experience at all. Pretty darn cool!
The account is @mike.test.lapidak.is
The account is @mike.test.lapidak.is
The greatest surprise drop of the shopping season has to be Home Depot now accepting Apple Pay
December 4, 2024 at 4:45 AM
The greatest surprise drop of the shopping season has to be Home Depot now accepting Apple Pay
Reposted by Mike Lapidakis
I put my video in text form
People should understand that freedom to own your data comes with responsibility
People should understand that freedom to own your data comes with responsibility
Run a Bluesky PDS From Home
Take ownership—and responsibility—of your social data
justingarrison.com
December 2, 2024 at 3:56 PM
I put my video in text form
People should understand that freedom to own your data comes with responsibility
People should understand that freedom to own your data comes with responsibility
Nothing quite like decorating a Christmas tree with a toddler to prepare you for the chaos of the holiday season
December 1, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Nothing quite like decorating a Christmas tree with a toddler to prepare you for the chaos of the holiday season
Planning my six-year-old's first trip to NYC in a couple of weeks and just found out it's the same weekend as SantaCon… what are we in for?
December 1, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Planning my six-year-old's first trip to NYC in a couple of weeks and just found out it's the same weekend as SantaCon… what are we in for?
I would love to understand why the Rivian de-rates while charging so early and so aggressively. It's 30 degrees out, so I can't imagine it's the ambient temp causing it. It has to be the most frustrating part of road trips with this vehicle.
November 30, 2024 at 4:51 PM
I would love to understand why the Rivian de-rates while charging so early and so aggressively. It's 30 degrees out, so I can't imagine it's the ambient temp causing it. It has to be the most frustrating part of road trips with this vehicle.