[{"content":"I recently downloaded the new Raspberry Pi app called Open Pi, built by Artem Svitelskyi.\nI had the app scan my LAN, and it found my running Pi 5 right away. After a small login bug, which I emailed Artem about, he replied quickly and asked for additional details. I was able to log in and get a quick overview of the app.\nOne thing I really liked was the terminal interface. I was able to run one of my Python programs, and I also used nano to write a new program directly from the app.\nIn the Service Tracking section of the main page, the app shows the SSH service, which is the only one I currently have running. You can also add many other services, including Docker, OpenClaw, Mosquitto, and many more. Open Pi will monitor a service if it finds it running, but it will not install, configure, start, stop, or manage services for you. If you want to install one of these services, there is a way to do this through the terminal.\nOpen Pi also lets you monitor CPU load, temperature, memory, and disk usage, control GPIO pins, and browse or add to your filesystem hierarchy.\nThis mobile app has a much better terminal than Raspberry Pi Connect in my experience, but it does not provide remote access beyond your LAN. If one wants to have remote access outside of your LAN, you can install the Tailscale networking tool. I will continue using VNC Viewer and Windows PowerShell when working with my Pi devices.\nOpen Pi is unique because it is one of the first apps that can connect you with your Pi from a mobile device in this way. After a few bugs are worked out, Open Pi has the potential to be very useful.\nAs one of the first people to test drive this new app, I am excited to see where it goes next.\n","date":"May 29, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/open-pi-mobile-app-first-look/","section":"Posts","summary":"I tested the new Open Pi mobile app with my Raspberry Pi 5 and found a strong terminal experience, useful monitoring tools, and promising potential once early bugs are resolved.","title":"Open Pi Mobile App: First Look","type":"posts"},{"content":" ","date":"May 29, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/","section":"Posts","summary":" ","title":"Posts","type":"posts"},{"content":" Greg Christian's weblog Projects, puzzles, and lessons from the trail.\nReading Trail Puzzlemania Posts ","date":"May 29, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/","section":"Trail Notes","summary":" Greg Christian's weblog Projects, puzzles, and lessons from the trail.\n","title":"Trail Notes","type":"page"},{"content":"A walk-thru of the steps to access the digital replica edition of the Greeley Tribune. This video demonstrates how I access on my laptop computer, but you can access on any desktop computer. I also access on my iMac with a 24\u0026rsquo;\u0026rsquo; screen.\nWatch this video on YouTube Transcript of this video # Good afternoon. It\u0026rsquo;s May 24th, the day before Memorial Day in 2026. I want to show you all my access to Greeley Tribune, the digital replica edition.\nAll you need is a browser. I\u0026rsquo;m doing this on my laptop computer, but you just need a browser and you go to GreeleyTribune.com and you make sure you\u0026rsquo;re logged in over here to the right. You can see the standard digital access in my subscription.\nOnce you\u0026rsquo;re logged in and your account\u0026rsquo;s connected and everything, go over here to the left side where you see these three little lines and click on that and go down to e-edition and wait for it to load and then at the bottom you\u0026rsquo;ll see pages and all the pages of the Tribune and the supplements.\nI usually close that and just read the Tribune from start to finish, but here is another ad. You can close this ad at the bottom and then you can\u0026rsquo;t close these ads on the side though. That\u0026rsquo;s kind of a negative thing.\nUp here at the top you have a single page, single page and double page if you want to flip through it. That way I think it\u0026rsquo;s a little easier to read it as a single page, so I click on single page and you may have to fit the page through the screen and here is the full screen. Go full screen and then you just kind of\u0026hellip;\nIt looks like I got here to the front range. I did that somehow. Anyway, you can flip with these arrows on the side of the screen and flip your way through the paper that way.\nYou can scroll up and down with your up and down arrow keys and this ad keeps coming back after so many seconds or minutes or pages or something, so I just keep having to close that.\nIt\u0026rsquo;s kind of a nice good way to read the paper.\nUp here at the top you can do several different things. You can make clippings, print, a bookmark, download this edition, puzzles, archive, share, search, section list. That\u0026rsquo;s just your section list for this day\u0026rsquo;s paper and supplements. I mean supplements for today\u0026rsquo;s paper.\nOver here you have archive download. Some more things to do. You can archive, you can go all the way back to November of 2021 if you want a specific edition, a specific day, and you\u0026rsquo;re searching for something that way.\nAnyway, you can just pull it up, click on it, that\u0026rsquo;ll pull it up. This is two days ago and you can just read the paper that way.\nSo I hope that makes sense. If you have any questions, try to contact me through the email address on this website in the about page.\nI hope that makes sense. Everybody\u0026rsquo;s having a good day. Thank you for watching.\n","date":"May 24, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/how-to-access-the-digital-replica-edition-of-the-greeley-tribune/","section":"Posts","summary":"Step-by-step instructions to access the Greeley Tribune digital replica edition, including a short YouTube demonstration.","title":"How to Access the Digital Replica Edition of the Greeley Tribune","type":"posts"},{"content":"My Raspberry Pi 5 had been performing very sluggishly ever since I installed Docker a few weeks ago. Between Docker and running Visual Studio Code, it was simply becoming too much to expect from a microSD card alone. At one point, it was taking 10-15 minutes just to boot up.\nAfter discussing the issue with ChatGPT, I decided it may be time to invest in a USB 3 SSD (Solid State Drive).\nThis was one of the key points that stood out to me:\n\u0026ldquo;A USB 3 SSD can make a dramatic difference in boot time, browser responsiveness, Docker performance, VS Code, package installs, and overall system responsiveness.\u0026rdquo;\nAnd this observation really caught my attention:\n\u0026ldquo;Many Raspberry Pi 5 users eventually say the SSD upgrade mattered more than the 16GB RAM.\u0026rdquo;\nFor now, I went ahead and re-flashed and re-imaged the microSD card from scratch. The Pi is performing reasonably well again, which tells me the hardware itself is probably still fine.\nI really enjoy my Raspberry Pi and learning Linux. There is always something new to discover, and I hope to continue learning and experimenting for a long time to come.\n","date":"May 22, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/raspberry-pi-5-re-imaged-sd-card/","section":"Posts","summary":"A Raspberry Pi 5 update on sluggish performance, re-imaging the SD card, and why moving to a USB 3 SSD may be the next major improvement.","title":"Raspberry Pi 5 Re-imaged SD Card","type":"posts"},{"content":" About Me # WELCOME! My name is Greg Christian.\nThis website is a conglomeration of ideas, hobbies, and tinkering with technology just to see, \u0026ldquo;If I could do it\u0026hellip;?\u0026rdquo; It is more of a personal journal of my hobbies and interests.\nAside from being outdoors in nature, I really enjoy learning, creating, and exploring new things, especially with AI. Several years ago, or even months ago, this website would not have been possible for me to create. Now, with the advances in large language models and AI, it is very much possible.\nI will try to cover topics that may seem overly simple to some, but will be challenging for other less technically savvy folks.\nI live in Greeley, Colorado, USA with my Mom Ruth, Sister Marsha, and Border Collie Hemp.\nI hope you enjoy your visit. If you would like to contact me, send me an email.\nContact CLM Books # CLM stands for Christian Living Ministries. That\u0026rsquo;s where CLM Books comes from.\nChristian Living Ministries is a literature evangelism ministry started by my Uncle Ron. Uncle Ron, a Free Methodist pastor for many years, has authored and compiled many Christian devotional books.\nSome are available for viewing or downloading on this site. The first 13 books \u0026ldquo;Growing A Godly Life\u0026rdquo; series, are designed to be studied in one year - 4 weeks per book.\nGreg's Reading List | CLM Books This website on GitHub # gregpuzzles1/blog A personal website (weblog) built with Hugo using the Blowfish theme. HTML 0 0 ","date":"May 19, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/about/","section":"Trail Notes","summary":" About Me # WELCOME! My name is Greg Christian.\n","title":"About","type":"page"},{"content":" Welcome to Greg\u0026rsquo;s reading list. These are some of the books that I have enjoyed reading. I have also included some of my Uncle Ron\u0026rsquo;s books in CLM Books. Find out more about CLM Books here: CLM Books.\nBooks Audio Books CLM Books Christ's Object Lessons Author: Ellen G. White\nPublished: 1900\nGenre: Christian devotional\nStatus: Currently reading\nThe Adventures of Pinocchio Author: Carlo Collodi\nPublished: 1883\nGenre: Children's Fantasy, Classic Literature\n✅: Spring 2026\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐\nThe Ministry of Healing Author: Ellen G. White\nPublished: 1905\nGenre: Christian Living\n✅: Spring 2026\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\nA Midsummer Night's Dream Author: William Shakespeare\nPublished: 1600\nGenre: Comedy, Fiction\n✅: Summer 2025\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐\nLost on Purpose Author: Patrick Taylor\nPublished: 2015\nGenre: Non-Fiction Adventure Narrative\n✅: Spring 2025\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\nFrankenstein Author: Mary Shelley\nPublished: 1818\nGenre: Gothic Novel\n✅: Winter 2024\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐\nThe Three Musketeers Author: Alexandre Dumas\nPublished: 1844\nGenre: Historical Adventure, Classic Literature\n✅: Summer 2024\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐\nThe Picture of Dorian Gray Author: Oscar Wilde\nPublished: 1890\nGenre: Gothic Novel\n✅: Summer 2024\nRating: ⭐\nThe Pickwick Papers Author: Charles Dickens\nPublished: 1837\nGenre: Classic Novel\n✅: Spring 2024\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐\nBlack Beauty Author: Anna Sewell\nPublished: 1877\nGenre: Classic Novel\n✅: Spring 2024\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\nMoll Flanders Author: Daniel Defoe\nPublished: 1722\nGenre: Classic Historical Fiction\n✅: Spring 2024\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐\nFairy Tales Author: Hans Andersen\nPublished: 1835\nGenre: Collection of Fairy Tales, Classic Literature\n✅: Winter 2024\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐\nRobinson Crusoe Author: Daniel Defoe\nPublished: 1719\nGenre: Adventure Novel, Classic Literature\n✅: Winter 2024\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\nThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz Author: L. Frank Baum\nPublished: 1900\nGenre: Fantasy Novel, Children's Classic\n✅: Winter 2024\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐\nThe Pilgrim's Progress Author: John Bunyan\nPublished: 1678\nGenre: Christian Allegory\n✅: Winter 2023\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\nTreasure Island Author: Robert Louis Stevenson\nPublished: 1882\nGenre: Adventure Novel, Classic Literature\n✅: Fall 2023\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐\nThe Red Badge of Courage Author: Stephen Crane\nPublished: 1895\nGenre: War Novel, Classic Literature\n✅: Fall 2023\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\nAlice's Adventures in Wonderland Author: Lewis Carroll\nPublished: 1865\nGenre: Children's Fantasy Classic\n✅: Fall 2023\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐\nAround the World in Eighty Days Author: Jules Verne\nPublished: 1872\nGenre: Adventure Novel, Classic Literature\n✅: Summer 2023\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\nUncle Tom's Cabin Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe\nPublished: 1852\nGenre: Classic Historical Fiction Novel\n✅: Summer 2023\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\nThe Last of the Mohicans Author: James Fenimore Cooper\nPublished: 1826\nGenre: History Fiction Adventure Novel, Classic Literature\n✅: Summer 2023\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐\nThe Time Machine Author: H. G. Wells\nPublished: 1895\nGenre: Science Fiction Classic\n✅: Summer 2023\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐\nThe Call of the Wild Author: Jack London\nPublished: 1903\nGenre: Adventure Novel, Classic Literature\n✅: Summer 2023\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\nMoby-Dick Author: Herman Melville\nPublished: 1851\nGenre: Adventure Novel, Classic Literature\n✅: Spring 2023\nRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐\nLandscapes of the Soul Author: Syd \u0026amp; Geoff Holsclaw\n✅: Currently reading\nThe Mountain is You Author: Brianna Wiest\n✅: 2025\nCo-Intelligence Author: Ethan Mollick\n✅: 2025\nThe Digital Mindset Author: Paul Leonardi \u0026amp; Tsedal Neeley\n✅: 2024\nStay Sane in an Insane World Author: Greg Harden\n✅: 2023\nDigital Minimalism Author: Cal Newport\n✅: 2022\nThe Data Detective Author: Tim Harford\n✅: 2021\nUnder a White Sky The Nature of the Future Author: Elizabeth Kolbert\n✅: 2021\nThe Myth of Experience Author: Emre Soyer and Robin M. Hogarth\n✅: 2021\nHumor, Seriously Author: Jennifer Aaker \u0026amp; Naomi Bagdonas\n✅: 2021\nAbundance Author: Peter H. Diamandis \u0026amp; Steven Kotler\n✅: 2020\nBlackout Author: Candace Owens\n✅: 2020\nSea Stories Author: William H. McRaven\n✅: 2020\nThe Infinite Game Author: Simon Sinek\n✅: 2020\nRange Author: David Epstein\n✅: 2020\nIdentity Theft Author: Ron Cantor\n✅: 2020\n1776 Author: David McCullough\n✅: 2020\nUpstream Author: Dan Heath\n✅: 2020\nHow to Stop Worrying and Start Living Author: Dale Carnegie\n✅: 2020\nThe Prayer Coin Author: Elisa Morgan\n✅: 2020\nTalking to Strangers Author: Malcolm Gladwell\n✅: 2020\nThe Wright Brothers Author: David McCullough\n✅: 2020\nThe Culture Code Author: Daniel Coyle\n✅: 2019\nThe Soul of a Team Author: Tony Dungy\n✅: 2019\nThe Pioneers Author: David McCullough\n✅: 2019\nWeapons of Math Destruction Author: Cathy O’Neil\n✅: 2019\nThis is The Day Author: Tim Tebow\n✅: 2019\nDavid and Goliath Author: Malcolm Gladwell\n✅: 2019\nMake Your Bed Author: Willian H. McRaven\n✅: 2019\nKetofast Author: Dr. Joseph Mercola\n✅: 2019\nThe Aging Brain Author: Timothy R. Jennings, MD\n✅: 2019\nShaken Author: Tim Tebow\n✅: 2019\n1 Encountering the Living God Pages: 115\nSize: 3.09 MB\nView | Download\n2 Practicing the Means of Grace Pages: 88\nSize: 2.42 MB\nView | Download\n3 Pursuing a Holy Lifestyle Pages: 85\nSize: 1.28 MB\nView | Download\n4 Battling Life's Multiple Temptations Pages: 89\nSize: 1.49 MB\nView | Download\n5 Practicing the Presence of God Pages: 86\nSize: 2.21 MB\nView | Download\n6 Overcoming Obstacles to Christian Growth Pages: 92\nSize: 2.57 MB\nView | Download\n7 Refocusing on Lifes Priorities Pages: 91\nSize: 2.50 MB\nView | Download\n8 Appropriating the Power of Prayer and Faith Pages: 82\nSize: 2.39 MB\nView | Download\n9 Mainting Life's Various Stewardship Pages: 86\nSize: 1.53 MB\nView | Download\n10 Rescuing the Lost Ones Pages: 96\nSize: 2.85 MB\nView | Download\n11 Reaching Out in Holy Love Pages: 85\nSize: 1.36 MB\nView | Download\n12 Surviving Lifes Hard Trials Pages: 90\nSize: 2.57 MB\nView | Download\n13 Maintaining the Life of Faith Pages: 123\nSize: 3.88 MB\nView | Download\nAdventures in Biblical Faith Pages: 573\nSize: 46.45 MB\nView | Download\nAm I My Brothers Keeper Pages: 84\nSize: 4.53 MB\nView | Download\nAnd Jesus Taught Them Saying Pages: 296\nSize: 296.85 MB\nView | Download\nBecoming Mature Christian Pages: 127\nSize: 14.21 MB\nView | Download\n“COME HOLY SPIRIT” Pages: 109\nSize: 0.73 MB\nView | Download\nConquering the Enemies Within Pages: 127\nSize: 5.36 MB\nView | Download\nCultivating Christ Like Character Pages: 222\nSize: 62.16 MB\nView | Download\nGlimpses Into Reality Pages: 479\nSize: 2.95 MB\nView | Download\nGod For All Seasons Pages: 331\nSize: 21.76 MB\nView | Download\nHow to Obtain and Maintain Eternal Salvation Pages: 333\nSize: 10.60 MB\nView | Download\nHow Wide is God's Mercy Pages: 75\nSize: 52.03 MB\nView | Download\nJesus The Great 'I Am' Pages: 192\nSize: 187.58 MB\nView | Download\nLet Us Hold Fast Pages: 391\nSize: 51.90 MB\nView | Download\nLiving the Life of Joy! Pages: 220\nSize: 6.75 MB\nView | Download\nLost in Wonder, Love and Praise! Pages: 262\nSize: 8.69 MB\nView | Download\nMarks of a High Calling Pages: 198\nSize: 2.15 MB\nView | Download\nMountain Peaks of Salvation History Pages: 67\nSize: 32.98 MB\nView | Download\n“OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN” Pages: 86\nSize: 0.78 MB\nView | Download\nThe Balanced Life of Stewardship Pages: 313\nSize: 17.90 MB\nView | Download\nThe Marks of a Great Church Pages: 257\nSize: 29.93 MB\nView | Download\nUnited in Christ Pages: 274\nSize: 254.89 MB\nView | Download\n","date":"May 19, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/reading-list/","section":"Trail Notes","summary":" Welcome to Greg’s reading list. These are some of the books that I have enjoyed reading. I have also included some of my Uncle Ron’s books in CLM Books. Find out more about CLM Books here: CLM Books.\n","title":"Greg's Reading List","type":"page"},{"content":" Welcome to Puzzlemania.\nPuzzles LEGO Architecture Winterlands Pieces: 524\nType: wooden / Liberty Puzzles\n✅: Currently working\nAfter Dark Pieces: 97\nType: wooden / Liberty Puzzles\n✅: 2026-02-23\nTrain, Locomotive Pieces: Approx 100\nType: wooden / Quordel Puzzles\n✅: 2026-02-23\n3D Universe Pieces: 100\nType: wooden / Kaayee\n✅: 2026-02-20\nKite-Eating Tree Pieces: 419\nType: wooden / Liberty Puzzles\n✅: 2024-11-05\nColorado Columbine Pieces: 108\nType: wooden / Liberty Puzzles\n✅: 2024-08-03\nOh The Places You'll Go! Pieces: 499\nType: wooden / Liberty Puzzles\n✅: 2024-06-09\nSpalding's Baseball Guide Pieces: 411\nType: wooden / Liberty Puzzles\n✅: 2024-03-28\nOld Woman in Shoe Pieces: 81\nType: wooden / Liberty Puzzles\n✅: 2024-03-01\nAmerican Express Train Pieces: 530\nType: wooden / Liberty Puzzles\n✅: 2024-02-10\nTurkey Derby Pieces: 227\nType: wooden / Liberty Puzzles\n✅: 2023-12-02\nGerman Butterflies Pieces: 251\nType: wooden / Liberty Puzzles\n✅: 2023-10-14\nNote: First puzzle\nLEGO Architecture City: New York City\nLEGO Architecture City: New York City\nLEGO Architecture City: Paris\nLEGO Architecture City: Paris\nLEGO Architecture City: Tokyo\nLEGO Architecture City: Tokyo\nLEGO Architecture City: London\nLEGO Architecture City: San Francisco\nLEGO Architecture City: San Francisco\n","date":"May 19, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/puzzlemania/","section":"Trail Notes","summary":" Welcome to Puzzlemania.\n","title":"Puzzlemania","type":"page"},{"content":"Pascal\u0026rsquo;s Triangle is a learning tool that I first discovered when I was learning to program in Python.\nThis is a one page website that builds a Pascal\u0026rsquo;s Triangle of 10 rows on mobile and 15 rows on desktop. In theory the triangle can have an infinite number of rows, but with a limited amount of screen space they cannot be too big. These triangles have many interesting properties.\nPascal's Triangle ","date":"May 14, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/pascals-triangle-learning-tool/","section":"Posts","summary":"A Pascal’s Triangle learning tool that builds 10 rows on mobile and 15 rows on desktop, with notes on real triangle properties.","title":"Pascal's Triangle Learning Tool","type":"posts"},{"content":"I have an old word search paperback book in my nightstand drawer that I played once upon a time. When looking for project ideas this came to mind.\nI developed it with the help of AWS Lambda to import the category, topic, and amazing facts data. After giving the specs to GitHub\u0026rsquo;s spec-kit it rendered a really nice game. Play it here:\nWord Search ","date":"May 14, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/interactive-word-search/","section":"Posts","summary":"An interactive word search game generated with GitHub spec-kit and AWS Lambda-powered category, topic, and facts data.","title":"Interactive Word Search","type":"posts"},{"content":"This is another problem or puzzle that I first discovered when learning to code in Python. Given the problem, it was also a question that was asked to potential Facebook software developers, of how to solve it.\nThe programming algorithm is not much of a hurdle anymore with LLM\u0026rsquo;s, agents, and MCP servers doing all the logic and implementation work.\nThis recursive logic puzzle can be played at different levels. The discs represent the difficulty level. The more discs that need to be transferred between towers, the more difficult the game is. My implementation starts with 4 discs but can be played with up to 7 discs.\nTower of Hanoi ","date":"May 14, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/interactive-tower-of-hanoi-game/","section":"Posts","summary":"Learn and play Tower of Hanoi with recursive puzzle logic and difficulty levels based on moving up to 7 discs.","title":"Interactive Tower of Hanoi Game","type":"posts"},{"content":"This is another mathematical pattern system I first learned about when programming in Python.\nThis one page website can display a Latin Square in numbers or in colors.\nThey have several real world applications including agricultural experimentation, tournament scheduling, cryptography and more.\nLatin Squares ","date":"May 14, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/interactive-latin-squares/","section":"Posts","summary":"Interactive Latin Squares in numbers or colors with real-world applications in scheduling, cryptography, and agricultural experimentation.","title":"Interactive Latin Squares","type":"posts"},{"content":"In creating the 15 Puzzle game, I ran across this 15 Puzzle solver. It uses a fancy algorithm to solve it - (not the way I learned to solve the puzzle) and it does it fairly quickly.\n15 Puzzle self solver ","date":"May 14, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/interactive-15-puzzle-solver/","section":"Posts","summary":"An interactive 15 Puzzle self solver that quickly finds a solution using an algorithmic method different from manual play.","title":"Interactive 15 Puzzle Solver","type":"posts"},{"content":"I had always wanted to learn how to play sudoku. Well, with the creation of this one page website project, I learned how to play by watching YouTube videos.\nI learned how to pencil in potential numbers and then how to solve a puzzle. With my sudoku game you get 3 strikes (mistakes) and you are out, but if you want to continue playing, you get 3 more strikes. Playing this game is a great way to keep your brain in shape.\nPlay Sudoku ","date":"May 14, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/classic-sudoku-web-app/","section":"Posts","summary":"Learn Sudoku through a one-page game with pencil-mark strategy, a three-strike challenge, and brain-training gameplay.","title":"Classic Sudoku Web App","type":"posts"},{"content":"My Mom gave me a plastic 15 Puzzle for Christmas. This inspired me to create a web app where I could play it on my phone or desktop computer.\nI developed this with Dart and Flutter. I can see how they can be really useful in creating apps that have to be uniformly displayed across web and as stand alone web apps. Both are very good for that.\nThis one page website includes a timer and move count. I had to watch a YouTube video to learn how to play - otherwise it is almost impossible to solve without having a plan. You can view the YouTube instruction video below:\nPlay 15 Puzzle ","date":"May 14, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/classic-15-puzzle-online/","section":"Posts","summary":"A Classic 15 Puzzle built with Dart and Flutter, featuring a timer, move counter, and a YouTube tutorial for solving strategy.","title":"Classic 15 Puzzle Online","type":"posts"},{"content":"This is a one page web app - a website. I discovered the game of Hidato and decided to try to create it. Hidato is a game where the player tries to connect consecutive cells - whether they be squares or hexagons. The player tries to connect cells 1 to n. 1 connects to 2, 2 connects to 3 and so on.\nBeehive Hidato is just a variation on Hidato. With this variant, the player tries to connect hexagonal cells - representing a beehive. On any playing grid, there are several pre-populated cells - these are given numbers.\nWith this web app there are several playing levels: Gentle Flow, Thoughtful, Strategic, Architect, and Queen\u0026rsquo;s Challenge - each getting progressively more complex. I am still working out a few bugs but the basic structure is in place.\nPlay Beehive Hidato ","date":"May 14, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/beehive-hidato-gameplay/","section":"Posts","summary":"A one-page Beehive Hidato game where players connect consecutive numbers across hexagonal cells through five challenge levels.","title":"Beehive Hidato Gameplay","type":"posts"},{"content":"In creating this website I hope to share some of the ideas, and technologies that come to mind when I think about tech. That can be pretty broad, I will try to focus on software development. I also want to share projects that I have created with the help of AI. There is a part of the site that is kind of a personal journal of my reading and puzzling - I hope that you find this interesting too.\nWith modern AI, almost every area of life has been affected in some way. Things that I used to work on for weeks, now take about five minutes with the help of an LLM and just knowing how to ask it questions and give it guidance. I have become pretty good at talking to computers - so to speak. There is a lot involved and I am constantly challenging myself to keep up with the basics and to keep learning.\nI hope that you enjoy your visit.\n","date":"May 14, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/what-is-lorem-ipsum/","section":"Posts","summary":"What Tech Trail Pulse is about: software development ideas, AI-assisted projects, and ongoing learning through reading and puzzles.","title":"What is Tech Trail Pulse?","type":"posts"}]