While Updating PHP on Ubuntu I had a problem and jumped into trouble shooting mode. I was documenting my steps so I wouldn’t get lost or start trying random things, those steps turned into this blog post. Troubleshooting is something that I just start doing when I have an issue with almost anything. I don’t… Continue reading Troubleshooting PHP
Updating PHP on Ubuntu
I am beta testing the WordPress FSE (Full Site Editor). I got tired of switching between my test machine and my main computer. (I know I really need to figure out how set up a real home network) So, I am dusting off the LAMP on my laptop. WordPress is giving me a warning that… Continue reading Updating PHP on Ubuntu
Multiple WordPress sites on a Ubuntu LAMP
I have been running a WordPress Testing/Development site on a Ubuntu LAMP stack. It is embarrassing how many times I broke something and reinstalled everything from the ground up. If you want to run a singe WordPress install you can read my WordPress on Ubuntu blog post. If like me you reached the point where… Continue reading Multiple WordPress sites on a Ubuntu LAMP
Making a Bootable USB Drive with Ubuntu
Here is a quick blog post on creating USB drive that contains a bootable version of Linux. It has been difficult for me to find up to date documentation on for a Linux beginner. There are a lot of different version of Linux and each version has multiple revisions. Although they are all very similar… Continue reading Making a Bootable USB Drive with Ubuntu
My Thoughts on #100DaysOfCode
Last spring I found #100DaysOfCode on Twitter and started the challenge on June 9th, 2020 with Day000. Just two months later I quit the challenge on August 8th, 2020 at Day0045. Keep reading if you want to know why I quit and why I am ready to start round #2 on Monday March 1st, 2021.… Continue reading My Thoughts on #100DaysOfCode
WordPress on Ubuntu
I need to run a local installation of WordPress so I can dig deep into my WordPress learning and not crash a live site. Getting WordPress up and running took me way longer than it should have, so I am documenting my steps to hopefully save someone else all the aggravation I had since starting… Continue reading WordPress on Ubuntu
LAMP on Ubuntu
I need a local installation of WordPress to experiment with on my Ubuntu computer. This blog post is how to set up the LAMP stack prior to installing WordPress. Most of the resources that I found for local installations of WordPress are for Mac or Windows operating systems. While the concept is simple. Install a… Continue reading LAMP on Ubuntu
Email Setup
The following is a quick tutorial on how to add a SightGround email address to Thunderbird running on Ubuntu 20.04 From the hamburg menu select “+ New” Select – Existing Email Account… Here is an example of the first window: Select Name, Email and Password Select Manual config Username = email address Server hostname =… Continue reading Email Setup
New Boots for a New Path
Pictured on the right is the pair of Columbia hiking boots that I have been wearing for the last year or so as I work around the yard. If you look closely you can see they were used hard. I used them as work books while they were never meant for that. The laces were… Continue reading New Boots for a New Path
New Start
Last week, I walked away from my work desk for the last time. I spent over 2 years sitting at that desk while working as a Software Release Engineer. For the last 15 years the majority of my employment time was spent supporting software in one form or another. My emotions were high as I… Continue reading New Start