2025-11-13 14:57:00
I recently replaced the brake rotors and pads on my Miata. Although neither the rotors nor the pads were worn down to the point of needing replacement, I was experiencing vibration when braking at high speeds, likely due to rusted or warped rotors. So, I decided to replace all the rotors and pads on the car.
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2025-11-13 14:55:00
最近我更换了Miata上的刹车盘和刹车片。虽然刹车盘和刹车片都没有磨损到需要更换的程度，但是可能由于刹车盘生锈或变形，在高速踩刹车的时候会出现震动的问题，于是我决定更换全车的刹车盘和片。
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2025-11-07 07:57:00
Recently, we are approved Canadian permanent residency through Express Entry, we received a passport request letter requesting us to send the passport to Ottawa for visa stamping.
In the vast majority of countries, passport submission for visa stamping is typically handled through a local VFS Visa Application Center (VAC). For applicants in the United States, some may be required to go through VFS, while others may be instructed to mail their passports to the Case Processing Center (CPCO) in Ottawa. This guide does not apply if your Passport Request letter instructs you to submit via VFS/VAC. Please read your Passport Request letter carefully. If there is any conflict between the instructions in your letter and this guide, follow the instructions in the letter.
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2025-11-07 07:55:00
近期通过Express Entry获批了加拿大PR，收到贴签信要求寄护照到渥太华贴签。
在绝大多数国家，贴签通常是通过当地的VFS签证中心，美国的申请者一部分会被要求通过VFS贴签，也有可能会被要求直接寄到渥太华的Case Processing Center(CPCO)。如果你的贴签信指示你通过VFS/VAC贴签，则本文不适用。请仔细阅读贴签信中的每一句话，如果贴签信中的指示和本文冲突，以贴签信为准。
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2025-08-08 11:59:00
My Synology DS221j I bought in 2021 is outdated today. As Synology's most entry-level NAS, its performance today is barely able to support any applications beyond the Samba service, and it doesn't support Docker. Therefore, I decided to buy a new NAS.
I had considered buying the Synology DS925+, but Synology's new 2025 models introduced a restriction that only allows the use of their own branded hard drives. So Synology was ruled out as an option. I also considered the UGREEN NAS and install a third-party OS. However, the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus is priced at $699, and even with a Prime Day discount, it's still $519, which isn't a great value. After some research, I decided to build a NAS myself.
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2025-08-08 11:55:00
我在2021年购买的群晖DS221j已经有些过时了，并且221j作为群晖最入门级的NAS，其性能在今天基本无法支持除了Samba服务之外的其他应用，而且它本身也不支持Docker。于是我准备更换一台新的NAS。
我本考虑购买群晖的DS925+，然而群晖在2025年新品中加入了仅支持群晖自家硬盘的限制，于是我直接排除了群晖的选项。我也考虑过购买绿联NAS并安装第三方系统，但是绿联UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus原价$699，即使是Prime Day打折也需要$519，性价比并不高。经过研究之后，我决定自己组装一台NAS。
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