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So My Light Website is looking pretty good at this point, but we can still improve things. In this post we will look at replacing the banner images with some CSS to make the site quicker and lighter.
I've been a WordPress advocate for a while now, but I decided to use a static site generator for a new project. So, has my opinion on SSGs changed?
I wanted to register quirk.uk, but arsehole domain squatters are getting in the way and making that almost impossible.
Using a Pi-hole on your network is a great way of blocking adverts and protecting you from tracking at a network level. In this post I'm going to take you through setting up Pi-hole on a Synology NAS using Docker.
A while back, I wrote a post on how to use a TP-Link router with Sky Fibre broadband. Since writing that post, I've changed ISP to Plusnet.
Want your Ubuntu installation to look like Windows 10? Here's how...
I've tested some of the most popular caching plugins available for Wordpress, and decided to write this post with the results.
Which is better for a home server? A Synology and its apps, or Nextcloud?
I've been reading a lot of hyperbole lately around how broken email is. Sure, email has problems, but is it actually broken? I don't think so.
The Sky OEM router is fine for the vast majority of cases, but if you want more functionality, better signal strength, or advanced features like VPN support or parental controls, you’re going to want to use a TP-Link router with Sky fibre.
I've written about the IndieWeb in the past, but it can be little complicated and confusing to get started. In this post I'm going to take you through creating an IndieWeb profile.
Nextcloud is a fantastic system, but it's not your backup. This post will show you how to backup Nextcloud so you can ensure your data is safe.
Logitech don't make a left-handed mice, and after a bit of research it seems that the issue goes much further than just this device.
My wife recently asked me how much it costs me to run this blog. I wasn't really sure to be honest, so I looked into it and the results were surprising. So I thought I would share the details to give you guys a general idea how much it costs to run a blog.
I’ve spoken about Mastodon numerous times on this blog. It is the social media platform I use more than any other, but for a new user it can be confusing because it doesn’t work like other social media sites.
The founder of Mastodon recently announced that he has started a second flagship instance. Is it a good thing to have flagship instances, or does the centralisation of Mastodon do more harm than good?
A little over a month ago, I installed Pop OS 20.04 on both my laptop and my desktop, so I thought I'd write a post on how I've found it so far.
Blogging takes tenacity, commitment and experience. I thought I'd write a post about my blogging history to show that none of us get it right at first.
A few days ago I asked for advice on [whether it was a good idea for me to start The Meta Blog. In this post I talk about the decision I've made and why
A couple of weeks ago, I launched The Meta Blog, but now I'm having second thoughts. This post goes through some of my thoughts and concerns about making a second niche blog.