Upgrade from Ubuntu 18.04 to 20.04 LTS running WordPress + Apache + PHP-fpm
Looking to upgrade your Wordpress host from Ubuntu 18.04 to 20.04 LTS and is using Apache, php-fpm and MySQL? Here my checklist of the upgrade
Category: linux
Using a script to update the Minecraft server.jar
As I was looking for an easier way to download and update the Minecraft server.jar, I stumbled upon some scripts that pointed me to this version_manifest.json file that contains all the available versions of...
Fixing the HomeBridge No Accessories Responding problem
If you’re running HomeBridge on a Raspberry Pi like your’s truly and is facing the HomeBridge No Accessories Responding problem, well here are perhaps some steps that might help you fix the issue. It’s...
Getting the TP-Link HS110 Smart Plug to work with Apple Home & Siri
I recently came across the TP-Link HS110 Smart Plug which was priced quite reasonably and had energy monitoring built-in. The fact that it worked with Amazon Alexa made it more intriguing to test it...
Mass replace a string in multiple files in Linux
Need to mass replace a string in multiple files? Well, here’s a quick command you can use to do just that.
Setting up a PPTP VPN on OpenVZ VPS (Tested with RamNode VPS)
Here’s another great use of having your own VPS, run a VPN server to tunnel your Internet connectivity! There are many reasons why you’d want to run a VPN server and I’m not going to delve into that here. But once you’ve decided to run on, this is the guide for you.
AWS EC2 vs PHP PaaS vs VPS (RamNode)
If you are deciding whether to host your site on AWS EC2, a PaaS infrastructure like AppFog, or even a Virtual Private Server, allow me to share my own personal exploration into these three web infrastructure and why I eventually went with a VPS.
Using Mac (or Linux) in a Windows dominated workplace
It’s a (sad) fact that most corporate workplace are still using Windows as the only supported platform for work. It’s not that I’ve anything against Windows. Don’t get me wrong here. Instead, I personally think...
Guide: iPhone 3G Tethering on Linux Mint or Ubuntu
One of the reasons that I was quite reluctant to move over to Linux from Windows was the ease of tethering Internet connection from my iPhone. In Windows, all you need is to install...
Quick Tip: Installing Epson Stylus Scanner Drivers on Linux Mint
If you happen to have an Epson Stylus TX100 Multi-Function Printer, getting it the printer function to work is EASY since Linux Mint 8 auto-installs the required printer drivers. However, to get the scanner...
