Blog
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Navigating the Docker Learning Curve: My Journey from Success to Recovery
Read more: Navigating the Docker Learning Curve: My Journey from Success to RecoveryOver the past two years, I’ve been running my websites and various projects using Docker containers, a decision that has mostly been a smooth and efficient experience. However, as they say, “smooth seas do not make skillful sailors,” and my recent journey with Docker has taught me that the Docker…
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Week 25 – June 2025 – Weekly Update
Read more: Week 25 – June 2025 – Weekly UpdateThis weekly update is all about Home Remodeling and Construction this week, but from a digital perspective. I was also able to clean up a few projects that I had left hanging. Personal projects keeping piling up, but I’m enjoying getting things done and the end results of different projects…
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Week 24 – June 2025 – Weekly Update
Read more: Week 24 – June 2025 – Weekly UpdateIt’s time for another weekly update. I know that it’s been a while since I wrote an update post. I picked up a few side projects that I since I came back from a trip to New England in late March 2025. I’m starting to learn how to play guitar…
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Benchmarking Tools: A Comprehensive Guide for Testing Computer Performance
Read more: Benchmarking Tools: A Comprehensive Guide for Testing Computer PerformanceBenchmarking tools are essential for accurately measuring the performance of your computer. Whether you’re running a high-end gaming PC, a professional workstation, or maintaining a vintage Windows XP build, these specialized applications enable you to gauge CPU speed, GPU rendering capabilities, memory stability, storage read/write performance, and overall system responsiveness.…
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Best Tools for Getting System Information on Modern and Legacy Windows PCs
Read more: Best Tools for Getting System Information on Modern and Legacy Windows PCsWhen working with computers, understanding your system’s specifications is vital—whether you’re troubleshooting, upgrading, or restoring a legacy machine. From the newest Windows 11 PCs to classic systems like Windows 95, having the right tools can make all the difference. For enthusiasts and professionals like me, tracking builds and cataloging their…
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Reviving My Old Windows XP Machines: A Trip Down Memory Lane
Read more: Reviving My Old Windows XP Machines: A Trip Down Memory LaneReviving Old Windows XP Machines has been on my mind lately, mostly because I’ve been tinkering with computers since I was a kid. Now that I’m 42 going on 43, I find myself drawn back to the systems that sparked my early interest in tech. Recently, I dusted off two of…
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Building a Racing Sim: My Thoughts on Going Virtual
Read more: Building a Racing Sim: My Thoughts on Going VirtualThe idea of building a racing simulator has been on my mind for a while now. Captain Rob; an acquaintance of mine, here in SWFL; mentioned he’s planning to dive into sim racing in 2025, and another friend, Roberto, just went all-in with his own setup. Roberto’s story is what…
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How to Migrate Part-DB SQLite Data to WooCommerce Products
Read more: How to Migrate Part-DB SQLite Data to WooCommerce ProductsMigrating data from one platform to another can feel overwhelming, especially when moving from a specialized tool like Part-DB to WooCommerce. However, with careful planning, a solid grasp of SQL, and the right tools, the process is straightforward. My recent experience migrating my inventory taught me that what might seem…
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Why I Can’t Live Without Ubuntu Right Now
Read more: Why I Can’t Live Without Ubuntu Right NowMy journey with Linux began in the early 2000s when I first experimented with Red Hat and CentOS. Back then, getting a Linux desktop environment to work—especially with video drivers—was a challenge that sometimes took days to figure out. While I managed to set it up successfully, I always found…
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The Challenge of Storing my Growing Tech Collection
Read more: The Challenge of Storing my Growing Tech CollectionTech collection management can be a daunting task as your inventory of spare parts and components grows. In this post, I’ll share strategies for organizing and cataloging my collection effectively. Each time I dive into computer building, I end up with a pile of spare parts, whether from upgrades or…