Category: Hobby

  • Hard Lessons: The Backup That Could Have Saved My Day

    Hard Lessons: The Backup That Could Have Saved My Day

    A Dutch saying: A donkey doesn’t hit his head twice against a rock. Well, this donkey does!! You know that sinking feeling when you realize you’ve made a mistake that’s going to cost you hours of work? I got intimately acquainted with that feeling today, and I’m sharing this story because maybe, just maybe, it’ll…

  • Upgrading PHP from 8.2 to 8.3 on Raspberry Pi: A Hobbyist’s Command Line Adventure

    Upgrading PHP from 8.2 to 8.3 on Raspberry Pi: A Hobbyist’s Command Line Adventure

    Running a website on a Raspberry Pi is both rewarding and educational, especially when you’re doing it as a hobby like I am. I’m not a professional developer or system administrator, just someone who enjoys tinkering with technology in my spare time. But that comes with its own set of challenges! One of those challenges?…

  • A New Betta Home

    A New Betta Home

    Equipment and Setup The Fluval Nano Lamp delivers excellent spectrum coverage for healthy plant growth. Its LED technology provides energy efficiency while the adjustable settings allow for natural day/night cycling – perfect for both plants and fish. Water quality management comes courtesy of the Superfish Eco-Flow 120, handling both mechanical and biological filtration effectively. The…

  • From Dust to Digital: How My Raspberry Pi Became a Web Server

    From Dust to Digital: How My Raspberry Pi Became a Web Server

    Ever wondered what’s powering this little corner of the internet? Well, you might be surprised to learn that this entire website is running on a tiny computer that’s literally just sitting on my desk – a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+. The Hardware Behind the Magic Yes, you read that right. This blog isn’t hosted…

  • New Aquarium Project: Hardscape Complete!

    New Aquarium Project: Hardscape Complete!

    I’m excited to share an update on my latest aquascaping project! I’ve been busy setting up a new aquarium and have just reached a major milestone – the hardscape is finally complete. There’s something incredibly satisfying about arranging rocks, driftwood, and substrate to create the perfect foundation for what will eventually become a thriving underwater…