Getting started With Git - A Simple Beginner's Guide
Getting started with Git is difficult, so I decided to write a simple getting started with Git guide. Hopefully it will help you get started.
Tag: technology
Upgrading My Desktop PC
A few month ago I wrote about how I was thinking about upgrading my desktop to something a little more modern. Well, I've finally got around to doing that, and what a saga it was!
Removing Support For The IndieWeb
I recently redesigned this website. When I did, I removed all of the IndieWeb functionality from it. This post talks about why I did that.
Trying To Go Green With Local Fonts
I've made some changes to the font stack on this website. This site now uses local fonts and this post explains why.
Replacing FreshRSS With Miniflux
FreshRSS is a good RSS reader, but I recently decided to switch to Miniflux. This post talks about why I decided to switch.
The Apple Walled Garden
I recently posted about my new Apple Watch on Fosstodon. I assumed I'd get some feedback about the Apple walled garden, so I wanted to take some time to elaborate on my thoughts about the walled garden.
Thinking About New Hardware
I'm thinking about replacing my desktop and laptop, but I'm not sure which way to go. In this post I want to explain my needs and hopefully get some help from you.
Making A Light Website 08 - Replacing Images With CSS
So My Light Website is looking pretty good at this point, but we can still improve things. In this post we will look at replacing the banner images with some CSS to make the site quicker and lighter.
Domain Squatters Are The Scum Of The Earth
I wanted to register quirk.uk, but arsehole domain squatters are getting in the way and making that almost impossible.
How To Setup Pi-hole On A Synology NAS
Using a Pi-hole on your network is a great way of blocking adverts and protecting you from tracking at a network level. In this post I'm going to take you through setting up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS using Docker.
How To Use Your Own Router With Plusnet Fibre Broadband
A while back, I wrote a post on how to use a TP-Link router with Sky Fibre broadband. Since writing that post, I've changed ISP to Plusnet.
How To Make Ubuntu Work Like Windows 10
Want your Ubuntu installation to look like Windows 10? Here's how...
Which Is The Best WordPress Caching Plugin?
I've tested some of the most popular caching plugins available for Wordpress, and decided to write this post with the results.
Synology vs Nextcloud - Which Is Better For A Home Server?
Which is better for a home server? A Synology and its apps, or Nextcloud?
Email Is Not Broken
I've been reading a lot of hyperbole lately around how broken email is. Sure, email has problems, but is it actually broken? I don't think so.
How To Use A TP-Link Router With Sky Fibre Optic
The Sky OEM router is fine for the vast majority of cases, but if you want more functionality, better signal strength, or advanced features like VPN support or parental controls, you’re going to want to use a TP-Link router with Sky fibre.
How To Backup Nextcloud
Nextcloud is a fantastic system, but it's not your backup. This post will show you how to backup Nextcloud so you can ensure your data is safe.
How Does Mastodon Work?
I’ve spoken about Mastodon numerous times on this blog. It is the social media platform I use more than any other, but for a new user it can be confusing because it doesn’t work like other social media sites.
Centralisation and Mastodon
The founder of Mastodon recently announced that he has started a second flagship instance. Is it a good thing to have flagship instances, or does the centralisation of Mastodon do more harm than good?
My Thoughts On Pop OS 20.04 After One Month
A little over a month ago, I installed Pop OS 20.04 on both my laptop and my desktop, so I thought I'd write a post on how I've found it so far.