Fixing Net View on Windows 10
I had a really frustrating time fixing errors related to Windows “net view” command as well as seeing other computers running SMB service in the “Windows Network” explorer. Issue Network explorer will not show any Computers “net view” command would result in “System Error 1231” Solution Ensure all the computers are set to the same WORKGROUP. In my case, it …
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 5.7 to 8.x. Well, of course I thought it would be as easy as using …
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 can have added security.
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 II.
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 55-250MM 4-5.6 IS and EFS 18-55MM 3.5-5.6 IS II.
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. Note this instruction is for DIR-868L rev A1. There are more than one version of …
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 set standards and most of the times, you end up doing too much manual HTML …