My Home Server – 2 Months On
My new server has now been in place for a couple of months, so I thought I would give you guys an update.
Privacy vs “I have nothing to hide”
A recent post received numerous comments asking why I was so concerned about privacy and asking what I have to hide. Here's my reply...
Building My Home Server
I recently wrote about how I nearly lost all my data. Honestly, it was a blessing in disguise as I now have a far more powerful and capable server to store and backup my data.
I Nearly Lost All Of My Data!
My home server completely shit the best recently and I thought I'd lost all my data.
Ditching Android – 6 Weeks On
It's been 6 weeks since I ditched Android in favour of an iPhone. Here's an update on how I'm getting on...
How Plus Addressing Can Prevent Spam
I noticed recently that I appear to be getting a lot more spam to my mailbox than normal. I don’t usually share my email address if I can help it, so wasn’t sure what was happening. Some digging was required.
Why I'm Ditching Android
I've been slowly de-Googling my life, so the next step is to get rid of Android, in favour of an iPhone.
Juno Computers Jupiter Laptop Review
The guys over at Juno Computers reached out to me recently to see if I was interested in doing a review of their new Jupiter Laptop. I decided to take them up on their offer, and have spent a few days...
Elementary OS Juno Review
I wrote in a previous article why I use Linux, and last night the team over at Elementary released the latest version of their Linux OS – Elementary OS Juno. I quickly downloaded the ISO for eOS and d...
Why I Use Linux
If you look around the Internet, you’re bound to read lots of posts justifying why you should consider changing to Linux. Personally, I don’t care which OS you use, so long as it’s an informed decisio...
Are Biometrics A Good Idea?
Like most people, I use a fingerprint scanner on both my iPad and my phone, but are biometrics a good idea? Personally, I’m not sure.
How Migrate from Disqus to WordPress and Bypass Disqus’ Roadblocks
Disqus makes it VERY difficult for you to migrate your comments away from their platform. This is a workaround on how to do it.
What Is Two Factor Authentication?
Two Factor Authentication, or 2FA as many call it, is the latest buzz word when it comes to adding additional layers of security to your online accounts. But have you ever thought to yourself what is Two Factor Authentication? In this article I intend to go over what 2FA is, what it does, and why you should probably be using it.
Getting Started With Mastodon
I recently wrote and article on how Mastodon works; that seemed to get a hell of a lot of attention and positive feedback. However, a number of people asked for specifics on how the user interface (UI) within Mastodon actually worked, and how to get started with the platform. So I thought I’d write a follow up piece on getting started with Mastodon.
How To Secure WordPress
WordPress is everywhere, so keeping your site safe is really important. If you want to know how to secure WordPress, this post is a good place to start.
More or Less WordPress Theme
I recently migrated my website away from Ghost and decided to go back to WordPress. Mainly so I didn’t have to maintain a dedicated server for the website. Problem was, I loved the theme I had on my Ghost site, so I wanted to emulate the look at closely as possible.
Fix the Large CloudStation System Tray Icon in Ubuntu
There is a bug within Synology’s CloudStation application for Ubuntu, whereby the system tray icon is HUGE. So much so that most of the icon is cut off, and it is a complete eye sore. In this post I will show you how to fix the large CloudStation system tray icon in Ubuntu.
Moving To A Static Website
I have had a personal website for quite a few years now and for most of that time I have used a CMS (Content Management System). I’ve now decided to move over to a static website, but what is a static website and why the change?
Microsoft Acquires GitHub – My Thoughts
It has been a couple of days since the announcement was made that Microsoft acquires GitHub, here's my thoughts...
Is A Password Book A Bad Idea?
So I was browsing my Twitter feed recently, and I came across a tweet exclaiming that password books are a ridiculous idea. But are they?