MySQL upgrade done right
Ok, so out of a random urge to get a new version of mysql for my docker image which was showing last updated 12 months ago, I changed the Dockerfile build to use the latest version of mysql. This means that I would go from …
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Configuring WordPress HTTPS using Cloudflare
So I just found out today that Cloudflare provides free HTTPS/SSL support. I’ve been using Cloudflare free account for many years and it works flawlessly. In fact this WordPress powered blog and my several other sites use Cloudflare services. With the addition of HTTPS/SSL, I …
Red Rock Canyon
These pictures were taken at the Red Rock Canyon outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. We went on a Scooter tour. I drove, with wife as the rider. Shot on Canon T3i and mostly using kit lenses: EFS 55-250MM 4-5.6 IS and EFS 18-55MM 3.5-5.6 IS …
Hoover Dam
Pictures taken at the Hoover Dam, on our way to Grand Canyon. Hoover Dam is on the border of Arizona and Nevada, and technically does not have a street address. History of Hoover Dam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam Shot on Canon T3i and mostly using kit lenses: EFS …
Grand Canyon National Park
Pictures taken at the Grand Canyon National Park in AZ. Shot on Canon T3i and mostly using kit lenses: EFS 55-250MM 4-5.6 IS and EFS 18-55MM 3.5-5.6 IS II.
Kingman
Pictures taken at the Visitor Center in Kingman, AZ, on our way to Grand Canyon. Shot on Canon T3i and mostly using kit lenses: EFS 55-250MM 4-5.6 IS and EFS 18-55MM 3.5-5.6 IS II.
Upgrading D-Link DIR-868L A1 firmware to Tomato
I was finally able to upgrade the firmware on my old but trusty D-Link DIR-868L router to Tomato firmware. The process is a little bit involved and it’s very easy to brick your router. Fortunately, this router provides a relatively easy way to perform recovery. …
mjml + jinja2 = awesome
If you have ever tried programmatically sending HTML emails, you probably know how giant of a pain in the rear it is. It’s all because while HTML has progressed in the world of Internet, the Email HTML is still way way behind. There are no …
SELinux fix to allow Docker containers access to Kernel modules
This is most likely after effect of Spectre and Meltdown Kernel patches rolled out for CentOS. My OpenVPN container could not access /dev/net/tun device even though the Run Script had necessary parameters. Fix setsebool -P domain_kernel_load_modules=1
SELinux fix for Mergerfs to allow Docker and Samba access
I recently started using Snapraid and Mergerfs setup to manage my disk pool. I have ~27TB of raw storage which I am managing. While setting up Mergerfs as usual ran into SELinux issues that will prohibit Docker and Samba access to the storage. So, here’s …
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