Self-hosted Evernote Alternative
I think I installed ownCloud in 2014 when v6 was the latest. It's not perfect, but considering I have access to a virtual machine host for no cost, it's pretty good value, and I'm willing to overlook the small issues I have with it. I used Evernote for a while, and...
Reading Log – Foundation
This is going to look like it's a New Year's Resolution thing, but it isn't. I'm currently reading Foundation, by Isaac Asimov. I was lead to it, maybe embarrassingly, by a mention in the previous novel I read: The One Impossible Labyrinth by Matthew Reilly. Would I...
Switching Software
Microsoft Word. Adobe Photoshop. Whatsapp. Some software is so ubiquitous that you don't even think that an alternative might be a good idea, or even exist. But often they do exist, and you should consider switching. Why do I think you should switch? The two biggest...
Getting an A+
If I run this domain through Qualsys's SSL Server test, I get an A+. Which feels like a good score. I followed someone else's instructions on how to do this, but I can't remember where that was, so I figure putting the configuration here will be handy for me and,...
Ghost
Background I had a reason to see if I could get Ghost running alongside this Wordpress install today, and it turns out that once you follow the correct and up-to-date instructions, it's quite simple. I run Apache rather than nginx, so the default instructions don't...
Vietnamese Inspired Chook
Throw everything into a blender: Half a peeled brown onionA 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 (ish!) cm cube of peeled ginger2 cloves of garlic2 tsp of sugar (probably optional)2-3 tbsp of fish sauce and soy sauce1 tbsp of chinese five-spice mix1 birds eye chilli or similarSome oil,...
Building a Family Week Planner
"Are you home Thursday night, or do you have yoga?" "Are the kids going anywhere this weekend?" "I'm sure I mentioned that!" I've wanted to build a family week planner for ages that puts everyone's week on a easy to read screen somewhere in the house. Maybe somewhat...
Medium Format Scanning
Finished Product I've been meaning to building a medium format scanner for a while now. I had a dodgily cobbled together one that was difficult to use, and because things didn't quite line up, the backlighting was quite uneven. I woke up with the solution just the...
Wienerbr(ö|ø)d – Attempt #4
I remembered. Into the fridge every two turns. Unfortunately, because I followed the recipe (now edited) in my previous attempt, I screwed up the ratios and had to kinda wing it. I baked at 180°C, which seemed pretty good. Things to research for next time(s): Do I...
3 month exposure solargraph
Wienerbr(ö|ø)d – Attempt #3
I failed. Again. Which, I guess, is to be expected, because wienerbröd are notoriously difficult to do well. I also didn't do the FIRST thing I said I was going to do differently the last time, which was to chill the dough between turns. I do think, however, I have...
Learning Something New
One of my many amazing neighbours dropped a unicycle off to us yesterday. I've never tried to ride a unicycle before, but it's one of those things I've always wanted to learn. So - no time like the present! I'd like to think I'll be able to ride this thing within a...