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Follow-Up on CUPS server
I decided to switch to an x86 PC instead of continuing to use the raspberry pi as my print server. eventually i would like to move to virtualized servers in xcp-ng with this new hardware. for now, i’m just doing a a “lift-and-shift” project to move print server to debian12. because I’m staying with debian,…
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Java environment variables in windows
As a followup to my post about how to install Java, i want to do a bit of explaining about how to set up environment variables in windows. it’s pretty simple, but there are a lot of choices, so just doing the correct path first is the easiest. we will be creating the Java_Home variable,…
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how to make wordpress posts appear as exerpts on homepage
next project to work on, for this site. you’ll know its working when the pages have this! https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-themes/how-to-display-post-excerpts-in-wordpress-themes/
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how to flash subaru ECU to disable CEL codes
problem statement: I am creating a placeholder to save my work as I go through this project. this page may not be complete or go through the whole process. i am learning how to do it on the fly as i go. i have a ‘small evap leak’ that I can’t track down, I have…
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how to install java JDK on MacOS
recently i had the situation where i needed to help a fellow tech enthusiast set up their Mac environment for java development. The first step is to actually get the darn thing installed, which i will try to explain and walk through below. intro first thing is a bit of background to understand how it’s…
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how to set up a Raspberry Pi as a wireless print server
we will be using CUPS to create a shared printer, connected locally via usb to a raspberry pi. The Pi will be connected wirelessly to your network. i will assume that you have a standard install of raspberry pi os already set up on your board. make sure that you have ssh enabled by creating…
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how to set up a new mac as a development enviorment
i recently got a new computer, and realized i had forgotten how to get all the tools i use, and in what order, since i have just been living with them and using them for so long without thinking about it. so i wanted to document this for myself (and maybe others) so i can…
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is it 110VAC, or 120VAC?
single phase AC recently, i took a trip to home depot, and while in the electrical depeartment i mentioned my house was “120” and was corrected by the electrical employee who said it is actually “110”. i thought i was right, so i had to check it out. from some quick internet research, and with…
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raspberry pi as a thermostat
Hardware required: Raspberry Pi 4 channel relay output board – amazon link – This relay module is 5V active low. Relay output maximum contact is AC250V 10A and DC30V 10A. Temperature sensor – buy – DS18B20 5” display Assorted wires, cases/frames/mounts Purpose: We need to design a thermostat which can control the heating temperature for…
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How to install a unifi controller on your raspberry pi
Installing a unifi controller for fun and profit as an alternative to buying an expensive unifi cloud key or running a unifi controller as a windows service on a non-dedicated machine, I found the idea of using a raspberry pi to be very appealing. This is my guide to set it up. I have two…