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Fatih Arslan

Fatih Arslan
Four years at PlanetScale It’s been four years since I joined PlanetScale. In this post, I'm reflecting on my journey and...
2 months ago
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2 months ago
It’s been four years since I joined PlanetScale. In this post, I'm reflecting on my journey and accomplishments during this period.
Fatih Arslan
A comparison between the M2 and M4 iPad Pro A comparison between the M2 and M4 iPad Pro, my initial impressions and close-up photos of the Magic...
11 months ago
Fatih Arslan
How I Designed a Dieter Rams inspired iPhone Dock Dieter Rams and his friends (Dietrich Lubs and Ludwig Littman) designed many great looking alarm...
6 months ago
Fatih Arslan
The Zettelkasten note taking methodology. My thoughts about the Zettelkasten (Slip box) note taking methodology invented by the German...
2 months ago
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2 months ago
My thoughts about the Zettelkasten (Slip box) note taking methodology invented by the German sociologist Niklas Luhmann.
Fatih Arslan
My first lighting design: Block Lamp After designing a few gadget-related projects, I decided to take on a new challenge: designing a...
2 months ago
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2 months ago
After designing a few gadget-related projects, I decided to take on a new challenge: designing a lightning from scratch. Lightning is an area of fascination for me. I have an ongoing draft post about the various designer lamps in my home that I plan to publish soon. In the...
Fatih Arslan
My Homelab Setup I replaced my existing Homelab setup from the ground up with Unifi's latest Gateways, Switches APs,...
7 months ago
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7 months ago
I replaced my existing Homelab setup from the ground up with Unifi's latest Gateways, Switches APs, and Cameras. Here is what I did and how it ended up.
Fatih Arslan
Vitsoe vs USM shelving I have an extensive Vitsoe 606 shelving setup but plan to extend certain places with USM cabinets....
10 months ago
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10 months ago
I have an extensive Vitsoe 606 shelving setup but plan to extend certain places with USM cabinets. What are the main differences?
Fatih Arslan
New homepage design I changed my website’s design. I'm using the previous design since September 30, 2022 (when I moved...
5 months ago
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5 months ago
I changed my website’s design. I'm using the previous design since September 30, 2022 (when I moved to Ghost from Cloudflare Pages). The previous design served me well for the past two years, but it was time for a change. Firstly, I wanted to create a
Fatih Arslan
A month in Munich We stayed with the family (two kids and my wife) for several weeks in Munich. I took hundreds of...
7 months ago
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7 months ago
We stayed with the family (two kids and my wife) for several weeks in Munich. I took hundreds of photos. Here is how it went.
Fatih Arslan
Plotter Notebook System Taking notes, in my opinion, is the best thing one can do for themselves. Writing is a form of...
a month ago
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a month ago
Taking notes, in my opinion, is the best thing one can do for themselves. Writing is a form of thinking, and writing manually, in an analog manner, elevates the process. It has a positive impact on your well-being. It’s akin to working out for hours and then returning
Fatih Arslan
I was wrong about AI Coding I'm mostly anti-AI person since the AI hype started years ago. However with time I realized that I...
3 weeks ago
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3 weeks ago
I'm mostly anti-AI person since the AI hype started years ago. However with time I realized that I misjudged AI Coding — Here’s Why.
Fatih Arslan
Faculty of Architecture, METU Ankara The Faculty of Architecture of the METU (one of Turkey's elite universities) was always something...
a year ago
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a year ago
The Faculty of Architecture of the METU (one of Turkey's elite universities) was always something that piqued my interest. It was built in 1960's, during the Brutalism era. It's one of the most sophisticated and well-known brutalist buildings in Turkey, especially in Ankara.
Fatih Arslan
Calendar types in Watches Mechanical watches that can show a date correctly are pretty rare, and the ones that do are very...
11 months ago
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11 months ago
Mechanical watches that can show a date correctly are pretty rare, and the ones that do are very expensive (starting at $10k). But why? Let me explain.
Fatih Arslan
Braun Börse 2024 The Braun+Design Börse is an annual event and fair focusing on Braun products. Braun might not be...
11 months ago
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11 months ago
The Braun+Design Börse is an annual event and fair focusing on Braun products. Braun might not be the design icon it was 40 years ago, but starting in 1955, it profoundly impacted the design world, starting with its cooperation with the Ulm School of Design. With Dieter
Fatih Arslan
Why I prefer the iPad over a MacBook I had to bring my MacBook instead of my iPad during a recent trip. For the whole time, I missed my...
11 months ago
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11 months ago
I had to bring my MacBook instead of my iPad during a recent trip. For the whole time, I missed my iPad. Here are the reasons why I prefer the iPad over a MacBook.
Fatih Arslan
My feelings about X (formerly Twitter) This will be short, but I just wanted to rant and vent here because this is my space. I'll use X or...
a year ago
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a year ago
This will be short, but I just wanted to rant and vent here because this is my space. I'll use X or Twitter interchangeably throughout the post, but they represent the same entity. Loss of integrity Since Elon's takeover of Twitter, a lot has changed. But
Fatih Arslan
Tesla Model Y: My 6 months impressions I have the Model Y now for 6 months. Here is what I think about it after six months of daily drive.
a year ago
Fatih Arslan
Automating my gate door How to automate a gate door without remote capabilities using a smart relay and integrate it into...
9 months ago
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9 months ago
How to automate a gate door without remote capabilities using a smart relay and integrate it into HomeKit via Home Assistant.
Fatih Arslan
Managing friction I thought lately about what has changed in my life over the years. People change (even if they don't...
a week ago
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a week ago
I thought lately about what has changed in my life over the years. People change (even if they don't admit it). And there are always some sort of triggers that cause these changes. Some people start a habit of running, maybe; some start hanging out with friends who
Fatih Arslan
Review of the MoErgo Glove80 keyboard It's time for another keyboard review. I've been using Glove80 for several weeks, so let's examine...
12 months ago
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12 months ago
It's time for another keyboard review. I've been using Glove80 for several weeks, so let's examine its pros and cons.
Fatih Arslan
A morning in Nymphenburg Palace Park The Nymphenburg Palace Park ranks among Germany's finest and most important garden design examples....
11 months ago
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11 months ago
The Nymphenburg Palace Park ranks among Germany's finest and most important garden design examples. It's also my favorite one in Munich.