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• How to store and backup Amcrest cameras using FTP on Linux
  Date: Dec 12, 2021 Category: Tutorials Tags: security-cameras, ip-cameras, backups, ftp, linux

  I show my setup for storing and backing up my Amcrest PoE cameras

• Access your home network using WireGuard
  Date: Dec 1, 2021 Category: Tutorials Tags: wireguard, vpn, home-networking

  Setting up a secure WireGuard VPN to access your home network

• Serving local WordPress sites on macOS with nginx and php-fpm
  Date: Jan 20, 2021 Category: Tutorials Tags: wordpress, macos, nginx, php-fpm, self-host

  I show how to set up a WordPress server on macOS using nginx, MariaDB, and php-fpm without using Docker or any other third-party program

• How To Clarify PageSpeed Insights For Clients
  Date: Nov 29, 2020 Category: Tutorials Tags: pagespeed, core-web-vitals, seo

  I look at some common pitfalls and problems with PageSpeed Insights, and show ways to correctly interpret the data it gives to help sites pass the Core Web Vitals

• An Effective GoAccess Setup For Static Sites
  Date: Nov 14, 2020 Category: Tutorials Tags: goaccess, analytics, static-site, privacy-first, self-host

  I show my setup for fine-tuning GoAccess to have a clearer picture of your static site's visitors.

• Access your local network using Wireguard VPN and Algo
  Date: Jan 5, 2020 Category: Tutorials Tags: wireguard, vpn, algo, home-networking

  Setting up a secure VPN to access a local network using Wireguard and Algo

• Custom tag and category headings in Pelican
  Date: Dec 27, 2019 Category: Tutorials Tags: pelican, python, jinja

  How to make custom tag and category pages in Pelican

• Hide Giphies in Slack
  Date: Jun 1, 2015 Category: Tutorials Tags: slack, giphy

  Going through how to hide giphy posts in Slack

• MongoDB + Raspberry Pi (without building anything!)
  Date: Apr 25, 2014 Category: Tutorials Tags: mongodb, raspberrypi

  I show how to get MongoDB running on your Pi without needing to build anything