Category Archives: Linux

Mkcert on OpenWrt (MIPS)

Mkcert is a simple, zero-conf tool for making locally-trusted development certificates. It is a very useful helper tool in preventing the browsers from whining about insecure/untrusted connections on LAN-only web interfaces, like those on routers. I’m using an old(ish) Ubiquiti … Continue reading

Posted in Linux | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Delaying the start of a systemd unit at boot

I’m keeping an eye on what’s going on with my servers via remote Gkrellm system monitors. I noticed that on one server the hardware sensors seemed to need a bit more time than normal to initialize on boot, so the … Continue reading

Posted in Linux | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Delaying the start of a systemd unit at boot

Tempus fugit

Today is the 10th anniversary of when I started this – way too occasional – WordPress-based blog. The server hardware is on its third version, software is still courtesy of Larry the Cow… er, that is, Gentoo Linux. Ten years. … Continue reading

Posted in Linux | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Tempus fugit

WordPress backups to a remote server

Earlier, I used a WordPress plugin to do periodic backups of the sites I’m hosting, but I came to a conclusion that it would be more reliable, flexible and fun to do the backups via a system script instead, sending … Continue reading

Posted in Linux | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on WordPress backups to a remote server

Killing Zoom popup windows, Awesome/i3-style

During the still-ongoing Covid-19 epidemic the Zoom video conferencing app/service has been a lifeline for many, many people, including myself; I’m using Zoom several times a week. I AM very grateful to the Zoom team for making a version for … Continue reading

Posted in Linux | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Killing Zoom popup windows, Awesome/i3-style