Imposter Syndrome as a Self-Taught Developer
I started writing code over 35 years ago. Everything I learned came from figuring things out on my own, long...
Fastest Way to Extract a Massive .tar.gz File on Linux
When I am dealing with a 40GB or 50GB website backup, I do not just run tar -xzf file.tar.gz and...
Monitor SSL Expiration with Python
SSL certificates are one of those systems that work quietly in the background until something goes wrong. When a certificate...
Building a Simple WordPress Post List Tool with PHP
I needed a quick way to view all my WordPress posts without logging into the admin dashboard. Sometimes you just...
Why Stable Websites Outperform Flashy Redesigns
Most websites do not fail in dramatic fashion. There is no explosion, no warning siren, no obvious moment where everything...
Monitoring Web Page Changes with Python
There are times when I need to know that a web page has changed without actively watching it. That might...
My SSH Setup: How I Manage Multiple Servers
If you work with more than one server, the need to manage multiple servers with SSH becomes obvious pretty quickly....
Building a Network Tracker Auditor for Privacy with Python
In my last post, I dug into AdGuard, a robust ad blocker that tackles trackers and ads head-on. But how...
AdGuard Ad Blocker Review
Ad blocking software has become essential for anyone who values a clean, fast, and secure browsing experience. With the ever-increasing...
Working With Webhooks in PHP
I have used webhooks in a lot of different situations over the years, from payment alerts to form submissions to...
My Backup Setup for Linux PCs
March 31st is World Backup Day. It is meant to be a reminder, but I do not rely on reminders...
Detecting Hidden WordPress Malware Disguised as Images
With the recent discovery of malicious files like Stained_Heart_Red-600x500.png being found on servers across the web, it pushed me to...
Server-Side Image Conversion with Apache
I stopped relying on third party image services a while ago. They work, but they add cost, latency, and another...
Imposter Syndrome as a Self-Taught Developer
I started writing code over 35 years ago. Everything I learned came from figuring things out on my own, long...
Fastest Way to Extract a Massive .tar.gz File on Linux
When I am dealing with a 40GB or 50GB website backup, I do not just run tar -xzf file.tar.gz and...
Monitor SSL Expiration with Python
SSL certificates are one of those systems that work quietly in the background until something goes wrong. When a certificate...
Building a Simple WordPress Post List Tool with PHP
I needed a quick way to view all my WordPress posts without logging into the admin dashboard. Sometimes you just...
Why Stable Websites Outperform Flashy Redesigns
Most websites do not fail in dramatic fashion. There is no explosion, no warning siren, no obvious moment where everything...
Monitoring Web Page Changes with Python
There are times when I need to know that a web page has changed without actively watching it. That might...
My SSH Setup: How I Manage Multiple Servers
If you work with more than one server, the need to manage multiple servers with SSH becomes obvious pretty quickly....
Building a Network Tracker Auditor for Privacy with Python
In my last post, I dug into AdGuard, a robust ad blocker that tackles trackers and ads head-on. But how...
