Fix Sending emails from Webmin

If Webmin is unable to send emails, for example, from automated backups, then following fix may work for you. Before this ensure you have some kind of mail configured on your system. If not, here’s a guide to configure ssmtp Basically, you need to go to Webmin Configuration and check “Sending Email” configuration. For me, it was a matter of setting “From” address. Quite simple, but took me hours to figure out..

Install Serviio on Ubuntu

I use Serviio as DLNA server hosted on Ubuntu to stream movies to Xbox One. It’s by far the best DLNA server I have used. Very easy to set up and quite feature rich.  Here’s the guide to installing it on Ubuntu Server: http://wiki.serviio.org/doku.php?id=howto:linux:install:ubuntu You can make it run at boot time by creating a service in Webmin. To configure you will need to download Windows Client.

Fiddlehead Ferns

Yes, you can get these in US! You just have to pay more. Unless you are local to the region where these are grown in US, you will need to order from online sellers. I ordered mine from Earthy Delights. Since these are perishables, only overnight shipping is provided. Be smart and order more than a lb in order to make it a worthwhile deal. For the ones I ordered, I am yet to savor …

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Try my version of fried chicken

Made up the recipe myself. Turned out to be quite tasty. About a 1lb of Chicken Breast cut into small pieces Batter – Wheat flour (3 Tbsp), 3 egss, Salt, Paprika, Milk (1 cup). Whip everything until somewhat thick. If too runny add more flour. Mix batter and chicken pieces, until chicken is thoroughly coated. Fry them for 10-12 minutes @375 deg F in deep fryer. Serve with Sauce of your liking. I used Frank’s …

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