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Bash Find and Delete Files Older Than X Days
2021-09-22

find [FOLDER_NAME]/* -prune -mtime +14 -exec rm {} \;

Nagios HTTPS monitoring: practical check_http and check_curl checks
2021-09-06

Build Nagios HTTPS checks that verify the right page, TLS certificate, redirects and response time—then migrate safely from check_http to check_curl.

How to Flush the DNS Cache on Ubuntu Linux
2021-08-24

Flush Ubuntu’s DNS cache safely, identify the resolver actually in use, and verify website, email, or API cutovers without guessing.

Remove whoopsie-upload
2021-08-11

sudo systemctl stop apport
sudo systemctl stop whoopsie 
sudo systemctl disable apport

SystemD Notes Tips and Tricks
2021-08-11

A nice little guide: https://tecadmin.net/run-shell-script-as-sy

Skype For Linux Fix High CPU Consumption
2021-08-10

Possible fix:

Delete the cache: ~/.config/skypeforlinux/Cache/

Linux Browser Tweaks
2021-08-08

In firefox I have enabled a couple of tweaks described here for hardware acceleration:

Mysqldump Encoding: How to Prevent Broken Characters in Database Exports
2021-08-06

Prevent broken text in MySQL exports by checking column metadata, choosing the right dump charset, and proving the restore before migration handoff.

KDE contextual menu shortcut (mouse right click wannabe)
2021-08-05

Use "xdotool key Menu" in a global shortcut. That's it!

Ubuntu Select Touch Device
2021-07-17

Quick note: xinput map-to-output 11 eDP

KDE 5 Plasma Fix After Upgrade
2021-07-15

Missing icons on the login screen and everywhere else after upgrade to Kubuntu 21.04? You have come to the right place!

Handling Multibyte Characters And Strings In R Project
2021-07-09

If you encounter this problem when reading csv-files, you might want to try to change the encoding from UTF-8 to latin1.

PHP Only on the Front Page: Safer Checks for Live Sites
2021-07-06

Run PHP only on the homepage without brittle URL checks. Practical patterns for plain PHP, WordPress, Symfony, and Laravel, plus a live-site test plan.

Nagios
2021-07-01

Installation on Ubuntu 20.04

Nano Text Editor
2021-06-29

The text editor "nano" is an easy to use editor for linux etc.

Here are som great options to add:

File: ~/.nanorc

HTTRACK and wayback machine
2021-06-09

https://www.httrack.com/

Honda Click 125i DIY Notes
2021-05-21

How to find the idling revolutions screw: fhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Od8W0XsR

Run process in the background Linux
2021-04-25

To detach a process started in the terminal, you can always add & at the end. For example: npm run evaluation &

Wget The Non-Interactive Network Downloader Tips and Tricks
2021-04-10

Many times you need to download files from the internet, specifically when you want to automate a process or two.

WordPress PageSpeed: What to Fix First for Better Core Web Vitals
2021-04-04

A practical WordPress PageSpeed guide for owners and agencies: diagnose bottlenecks, fix Core Web Vitals, choose caching wisely, and verify the result.

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Illustrated infographic summarizing: Drupal 12 Slipped to December. Drupal 10 Still Runs Out of Road
Drupal 12 Slipped to December. Drupal 10 Still Runs Out of Road
2026-08-07

Drupal 12 arrives as Drupal 10 support ends in December 2026. Moving to Drupal 11.3+ first keeps two mandatory upgrades manageable.

Illustrated infographic summarizing: EU OpenAI Residency Is a Migration Project, Not a Dashboard Toggle
EU OpenAI Residency Is a Migration Project, Not a Dashboard Toggle
2026-08-05

An EU-resident OpenAI API setup needs a new project, regional routing, dependency and state migration, compatibility testing, and clear governance evidence.

Illustrated infographic summarizing: AI Images Need a Chain of Custody, Not Just a Disclosure Label
AI Images Need a Chain of Custody, Not Just a Disclosure Label
2026-08-04

AI image labels are only the endpoint. Learn how to test C2PA credentials through editing, CMS, CDN and agency handoffs while preserving evidence.

Illustrated infographic summarizing: MCP Just Went Stateless: Audit the Integrations Behind Your AI Tools
MCP Just Went Stateless: Audit the Integrations Behind Your AI Tools
2026-08-03

The 28 July 2026 MCP release removes protocol sessions and changes discovery, tasks, caching, OAuth and tracing. A practical guide to auditing the move.

Illustrated infographic summarizing: SEO Trends for 2026: What Actually Changed Since 2024
SEO Trends for 2026: What Actually Changed Since 2024
2026-08-03

A practical guide to what changed in SEO between 2024 and 2026, from AI and multimodal search to Core Web Vitals, privacy and local visibility.

Illustrated infographic summarizing: INP and Green SEO Share a Backlog: Cut the Work Every Visit Repeats
INP and Green SEO Share a Backlog: Cut the Work Every Visit Repeats
2026-08-03

INP and sustainable web work often expose the same waste. Use field data, profiling, caching and performance budgets to build one practical backlog.

Illustrated infographic summarizing: AI crawler policy now has verbs: separate search, RAG, and training
AI crawler policy now has verbs: separate search, RAG, and training
2026-08-02

AI crawler rules now need separate decisions for search, RAG, and training, backed by practical testing across robots.txt, CDNs, WAFs, and CMS controls.

Illustrated infographic summarizing: WordPress Supports Old PHP; Your Production Server Shouldn’t
WordPress Supports Old PHP; Your Production Server Shouldn’t
2026-08-01

WordPress still runs on legacy PHP, but compatibility is not a security policy. Build and test your upgrade path before PHP 8.2 support ends.

Illustrated infographic summarizing: The AI-built tool your team relies on needs an owner
The AI-built tool your team relies on needs an owner
2026-07-31

AI-built internal tools can become business-critical before anyone owns them. Here is how to secure, review, monitor, and retire them without blocking useful work.

Illustrated infographic summarizing: Your AI model has an expiry date: build the migration lane now
Your AI model has an expiry date: build the migration lane now
2026-07-30

AI models retire on a schedule. Learn how to map dependencies, test replacements, release safely and preserve a working rollback route.

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