Blog overview

Here is a list of all my articles.

Should you prefer a regular "Blog" overview, with teasers and so on, please visit this alternative or a list of post per year.

Short summary

I have written 73 articles until today. 😊

The total estimated time you need to read them all is about 290 minutes. ⏳

List of articles

2024-09-27 How to recover and update Proxmox 8 firewall configuration in SQLite when you locked yourself out 4 min read. ✏ Learn how to regain access to your Proxmox server after a firewall misconfiguration locks you out. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through the process of mounting your Proxmox partition in a rescue system, accessing the SQLite configuration database, and updating the firewall settings. #Proxmox #Firewall #SQLite #linux #Rescue System #RAID #LVM
2024-09-25 How to manage multiple AsciiDoc Chapter Files: Copy, Merge, and Customize 5 min read. ✏ I work a lot with AsciiDoc files. I write documentation, books and even part of this site with it. Sometimes I need to merge some files or copy their content to a new file. The use case is different from using 'include'. #asciidoc #bash
2024-07-25 (Quick-note) Troubleshooting Dual Monitor Issues on KDE on Ubuntu/ Linux Mint 2 min read. ✏ Guide to resolving issues with dual monitors on KDE when one monitor stops working using xrandr. #linux #ubuntu #KDE #troubleshooting #command-line #quick-note #KDE Neon #linux-min
2024-07-18 Introducing the FlexSearch Plugin for Nikola 2 min read. ✏ Learn how to add a full-text search functionality to your Nikola-powered site using the FlexSearch Library and this new plugin. #nikola #python #open source #nikola ssg #flexsearch #project #nikola plugin #plugin #javascript #full-text search
2024-07-11 How to fix incrementing mount names on reboot in Ubuntu/Linux Mint 4 min read. ✏ Prevent your internal disks from being mounted with incrementing names on each reboot by configuring static mount points using the /etc/fstab file. #ubuntu #linux-mint #fstab #bind volumes #mount points
2024-07-04 Introducing the GitHub Widget Plugin for Nikola 5 min read. ✏ Learn about the new GitHub Widget Plugin for Nikola and how it can enhance your site with repository details. #nikola-github-widget #nikola #python #open source #projects
2024-06-27 How to Optimize and Free Up Disk Space on Debian/Ubuntu Servers with Docker Containers 2 min read. ✏ Discover effective copy-and-paste commands to manage disk usage and free up space on your Debian/Ubuntu server with Docker containers. Learn to remove unnecessary packages, clean caches, and prune Docker objects. #debian #docker #ubuntu #disk usage #server maintenance
2024-06-26 Exciting News: My Upcoming Book "The Digital Marketer’s Playbook" is about to launch 5 min read. ✏ I am thrilled to share some exciting news about my forthcoming book scheduled for the end of the year! #digital-marketers-playbook #books #projects #apress
2024-06-25 Quick and simple Local WordPress Setup for Lazy Developers 3 min read. ✏ A quick and easy setup for a local WordPress development environment using Docker Compose, complete with WP-CLI, MariaDB, PHPMyAdmin, and autogenerated aliases. GitHub Repository available. #wordpress #docker #docker-compose #local workspace #development #php #wp-cli #bash #terminal
2024-06-06 How to change the Screen Resolution of a Guest-OS (Ubuntu) in Hyper-V with PowerShell on Windows 11 2 min read. ✏ A quick guide on how to change the screen resolution of a VM in Hyper-V using PowerShell commands. #hyper-v #Windows 11 #VM #powershell
2024-05-07 How to set up a Nikola-powered blog with multi-markup support 6 min read. ✏ A comprehensive guide on setting up a Nikola-powered blog, supporting Markdown, reStructuredText, and Jupyter Notebooks with deployment to Cloudflare. #nikola ssg #nikola #jupyter notebooks #ssg blog
2024-04-04 How to install SSTP VPN on Ubuntu-Based Distros such as Ubuntu, Kubuntu, KDE NEON, Linux Mint 2 min read. ✏ Learn how to install and configure SSTP VPN on Ubuntu, Kubuntu, KDE Neon, and other GNOME-based distros. Detailed steps and troubleshooting tips included. #SSTP VPN #ubuntu #kubuntu #KDE Neon #network manager #network-manager-sstp #sstp-client #network-manager-gnome #VPN setup #Linux VPN
2024-03-29 How to install Linux Mint's webapp-manager on Ubuntu/ Kubuntu 22.04 2 min read. ✏ Step-by-step guide on how to install the WebApp Manager from Linux Mint on Ubuntu or Kubuntu 22.04. #linux-mint #ubuntu #kubuntu #WebApp Manager #Installation Guide #Linux Tutorial
2024-02-22 Overview: Enhancing Group Discussions and Decision-Making with Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats Technique 9 min read. ✏ Explore Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats method, its significance, benefits, the six distinct hats, and real-life examples. #innovation #Edward de Bono #Six Thinking Hats #critical thinking #decision-making #team collaboration
2024-02-17 Unlocking Innovation and Value: A Summary of SRI's Five Disciplines of Innovation (5DOI) 6 min read. ✏ Dive into SRI's Five Disciplines of Innovation (5DOI) framework, a systematic approach to innovation #SRI #innovation #Value Creation #business #Business Model #Business Strategy #Business Innovation #NABC #non-technical
2024-02-08 How to Use Virt-Manager on Linux Mint/Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide 2 min read. ✏ Learn how to install and use Virt-Manager on Linux Mint or Ubuntu. This guide provides a simple way to manage virtual machines. #virt-manager #linux-mint #ubuntu #virtual machine #vm management
2024-02-01 How to Create a 'Next/Previous' Article Navigation in Nikola Static Site Generator 4 min read. ✏ Learn how to enhance your Nikola static site with a custom 'Next/Previous' article navigation shortcode. Perfect for series and multi-part articles #technical #nikola #Static Site Generator #python #jinja2 #shortcodes #HTML #bootstrap
2024-01-25 Key Insights from the UX Design Series | UX Series Part 6 of 6 4 min read. ✏ Explore the distilled wisdom from our comprehensive series on UX Design, covering everything from user testing to information architecture and beyond. #non-technical #UX Design #User Experience #User Interface #User-Centered Design #Digital Skills #Online Interaction
2024-01-18 User Testing in UX Design | UX Series Part 5 of 6 6 min read. ✏ This article explores the importance and methods of user testing in UX design, emphasizing how it shapes and refines the user experience. #UX Design #User Testing #User Feedback #Design Process #non-technical
2024-01-16 Intro to Databases: Understanding OLAP, OLTP, Embeddable, and Standalone 6 min read. ✏ Learn about OLAP, OLTP, embeddable, and standalone databases, and their roles in data management. Discover the differences between these database types and gain insights into choosing the right one for your needs. #Databases #data science #technical #OLAP #OLTP #Embeddable Databases
2024-01-11 The Significance of Information Architecture and Prototyping in UX | UX Series Part 4 of 6 3 min read. ✏ Uncover the critical roles of Information Architecture and Prototyping in User Experience (UX) design, and how they contribute to creating intuitive and effective digital products. #non-technical #Information Architecture #Prototyping #UX Design #User Testing #Card Sorting #Responsive Design
2024-01-09 Simple Steps to Send Emails with Static Images in Django 4 min read. ✏ Learn how to effortlessly integrate images from Django's static directories into your email templates. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for enhancing your emails with static images. #django #email #static files #templates
2024-01-04 Designing the User Experience: User Journeys and Visual Design | UX Series Part 3 of 6 6 min read. ✏ A deep dive into the key components of designing the user experience, focusing on crafting effective user journeys and the impact of visual design. #non-technical #User Journeys #Visual Design #UX Design #Branding #Typography #User Testing #Prototyping
2024-01-02 Conda (Miniconda) Cheatsheet: Essential Commands You Should Know 3 min read. ✏ Dive into my personal toolbox with this practical Conda (Miniconda) cheatsheet. Tailored with the most common commands I use daily, it simplifies managing Python environments, making it an indispensable reference for my own projects and routine tasks. #conda #miniconda #cheatsheet #terminal #python #Environment Management
2023-12-28 The Role of User Feedback and Research in UX | UX Series Part 2 of 6 6 min read. ✏ Explore the critical role of user feedback and research methods in the User Experience (UX) design process, highlighting their impact on creating effective digital solutions. #non-technical #User Feedback #User Research #UX Design #Focus Groups #Surveys #Market Research #Personas
2023-12-21 Understanding User Experience (UX) | UX Series Part 1 of 6 4 min read. ✏ Explore the fundamentals of User Experience (UX) in the digital realm, its importance, and how it shapes user interaction with products. #non-technical #User Experience #UX Design #Digital Skills #User-Centered Design #User Interface #Online
2023-12-19 Yet another ASCIIDoc, Markdown and RestructuredText cheatsheet 5 min read. ✏ This is my take on a cheatsheet/ summary on the (my) most used markup languages. Explore my personal use cases for Markdown, RestructuredText, and ASCIIDoc, detailing why and how I utilize each for specific types of content, plus a detailed comparison table. #non-technical #asciidoc #asciidoctor #markdown #rest #restructuredtext #markup languages #cheatsheet
2023-12-14 How to Read Large CSV Files with Pandas Without Knowing its Column Data Types 4 min read. ✏ A step-by-step guide on efficiently reading large CSV files in Pandas when column data types are unknown. #technical #pandas #python #csv #data science #data analysis #data engineering #data types #dataframes #data
2023-12-12 Introducing my Custom Shortcodes for Nikola Static Site Generator 3 min read. ✏ Explore my newly added custom shortcodes for the Nikola Static Site Generator, enhancing functionality and design. They make it easier to add buttons, infoboxes, and disclaimers to your articles. #nikola #Static Site Generator #shortcodes #web development #series-button #infobox #disclaimer
2023-12-07 How to Deploy a Nikola Static Site on Cloudflare Pages: A Step-by-Step Guide 5 min read. ✏ Learn how to deploy a Nikola static site using Cloudflare Pages, covering repository linking, environment setup, and Asciidoc configuration. #technical #nikola #cloudflare pages #static site deployment #web hosting
2023-11-30 Magic The Gathering Made Easy: Adapting MTG to be Kid-Friendly for My 6-Year-Old Daughter 7 min read. ✏ Learn how I made Magic The Gathering easy and fun for my 6-year-old daughter. This post offers practical tips for adapting MTG into a child-friendly game, ensuring a great time for young players and their parents. #non-technical #magic-the-gathering #MTG #games #card games #board games #family games #MTG for Kids
2023-11-23 How to change docker root data directory and why would you want to do that (hint: to optimize space) 2 min read. ✏ This article provides a guide on how to change Docker's root data directory to a new volume on a VPS, #docker #linux #ubuntu #vps #server #docker-compose #Overlay2 #docker space issues
2023-11-16 How to configure an Ubuntu Linux server to allow SSH sessions only with a key and disable password-based 3 min read. ✏ How to configure an Ubuntu linux server to allow SSH sessions only with a key and disable #ssh #linux #security #ssh key #ssh identity #ubuntu #command-line #terminal
2023-10-20 How to use a Telegram Bot with a private channel (or how to post a message to a private channel) 3 min read. ✏ Learn how to share your website updates automatically on a private Telegram channel using a Telegram Bot. Find out how to obtain the private channel ID and simplify content distribution without manual work. #telegram bot #activepieces #rss feed #social media sharing #automation tools
2023-10-10 (Quick-note) How to fix Virtualbox 7 screen turning black when on fullscreen (or above a specific screen size) on Windows 11 1 min read. #technical #windows #virtualbox
2023-08-24 Writing useful books (Template) 4 min read. ✏ This is the template I use on new book projects based on the book "Write Useful Books" for non-fiction. #writing #write useful books #templates #resources #non-technical #resource #notes
2023-08-19 Digital Marketing Playbook 4 min read. ✏ I'm writing a book on Practical digital marketing 😊. This article is the pre-work I did to decide which kind of book I wanted to write, what is it about, who should read it and who shouldn't. #books #writing #digital marketing #projects
2023-08-17 I got a facial paralysis as a warning, this is what I have reflected upon 7 min read. ✏ I few weeks ago I woke up with a weird sensation in the face. I ignored that thinking it would #essay #paralysis #life-learnings
2023-08-16 Essential Facts About Epilepsy: Understanding Types, Causes, and First Aid 10 min read. ✏ Get essential information on epilepsy, including types, causes, triggers, and first aid. A comprehensive guide for better understanding and managing epilepsy. #non-technical #epilepsy
2023-07-13 How to install Poedit pro and activate its license on openSuse Tumbleweed 1 min read. ✏ How to activate a poedit pro license on openSuse Tumbleweed. #openSuse #bash #command-line #terminal #poedit #how-to #snapd
2023-07-11 How to install snapd on openSuse Tumbleweed 1 min read. ✏ How to install snapd on opensuse Tumbleweed #how-to #openSuse #snapd #terminal #command-line
2023-05-25 How to configure and use a reiner SCT card reader with a german ID in Linux Mint 4 min read. ✏ How to configure and use a reiner SCT card reader with a german ID in Linux Mint. The German ID card is a smart card that can be used for authentication in many government websites. In order to use it, you need a card reader. You can use a Smartphone as a SmartReader on Windows and macOS. I haven't tried it to do it on Linux. The other option is to use a card reader. I bought a used a Reiner SCT cyberJack RFID standard from KleinAnzeigen. #command-line #linux-mint #reiner-sct #card-reader #german id #cyberjack #rfid #pcscd #libccid
2023-05-11 How to auto restart command/ process in Linux after specific run time or duration (quick-note) 1 min read. ✏ (quick-note) How to auto restart command/ process in Linux after specific run time, duration or time period #how-to #linux #bash #command-line #quick-note
2023-03-29 Navigating the Python Development Ecosystem: The Essential Tools and Techniques - An opinionated guide 17 min read. ✏ In this opinionated article, I share the tools and workflows that have worked well for me as a Python developer and data scientist in 2023. As I recently helped someone new to Python and data science, I found myself explaining the surrounding tools that were not covered in the courses he had taken. In this post, I cover the tools I use, including Git, virtual machines/containers, the terminal/shell, and IDEs, such as PyCharm, VSCode, and Jupyter Lab. Additionally, I explain the benefits of virtual environments and the differences between using Conda and Virtualenv. While this list is not comprehensive and subject to change, I hope it will be helpful for others looking to improve their Python and data science workflows. #technical #first-steps-python #python
2023-02-23 (Quick-note) SSH Keys Permissions 1 min read. ✏ You want to add a SSH Key to your SSH Agent and you get an error `Permissions are too open.` #technical #ssh #ssh-keys #command-line #terminal
2023-01-26 How to deal with dates, dates with timezones and dates with particular formats with python and pandas (code snippets for different use cases) 2 min read. ✏ When dealing with dates, I’ve sometimes problems because the source is not clean, or not all the #technical #pandas #python #
2023-01-19 How to set up fingerprint authentication on openSuse Tumbleweed and KDE Plasma 3 min read. #technical #openSuse #tumbleweed #shell
2022-12-29 How to add a table of contents (TOC) to a markdown post or page to nikola ssg 1 min read. #nikola #markdown #ssg #python-markdown
2022-12-22 How to find all processes with a specific string in their name and kill them all (in linux command line using ps, grep and awk) 1 min read. ✏ You want to find all the processes of, for example, visual studio code, and kill them all for the command line in linux. #linux #command-line #how-to #awk #grep #ps
2022-12-16 Business Toolkits for Innovation, Management, and Solving Problems 6 min read. #innovation #business #non-technical #business-toolkits-series #personal-insights
2022-12-08 What is Git (version control system) and why you need to use it for your projects (any project with files and content, not just code) 7 min read. ✏ How to track changes to one or several files and do not go crazy in the process. Using git for #git #non-technical #personal-insights
2022-12-01 How to back up your Mac config and apps from Terminal (using brew, conda, pip and mackup) 2 min read. ✏ How to backup my conda, brew, pip and other app settings in Mac from the terminal. #mac #brew #conda #pip #mackup #how-to
2022-11-24 How to remove a network with active endpoints in Docker 1 min read. ✏ How to solve docker ERROR: error while removing network when running docker-compose down #docker #command-line
2022-11-17 How to copy files to remote server through SSH Tunnel using ngrok and rsync (quick-note) 1 min read. ✏ How to copy files to remote server through SSH Tunnel using ngrok and rsync (quick-note) #command-line #linux #ssh #rsync #reverse-tunnel
2022-11-10 Fixed: When using Jupyter on WSL2 on Windows 11 I get "Kernel won't start", and throws "Permissions assignment failed for secure file" error 1 min read. ✏ What to do when you are running Jupyter Notebook on WSL2 on Windows 11 and get an error "Kernel won't start" and "Permissions assignment failed for secure file" #howto #WSL2 #Windows 11 #dev #command-line #quick-guides #python
2022-11-03 How to download Google Takeout files (150GB+) with wget (on a remote server) 2 min read. ✏ How to download several many GB Google TakeOuts with wget on the command line #how-to #linux #command-line
2022-10-31 How to install Proxmox VE 6.4 in an old HPE MicroServer G8 on SATA 5 (ODD) using iLo and boot from the microSD card in 2021 8 min read. ✏ How to install Proxmox VE 6.4 in an old HPE MicroServer G8 on SATA 5 (ODD) using iLo and boot from the microSD card in 2021. Step by Step, with images, problems and solutions. #linux #HP MicroServer G8 #Proxmox #HPE iLo #HomeServer
2022-10-30 How to batch print multiple PDFs from multiple (sub)folders in linux (command line, find, xargs and lpr) 2 min read. ✏ How to print several PDFs from several folders using the command line on linux (hint: you use find, xargs and lpr) #command-line #linux #bash #how-to
2022-10-29 How to write and publish a book 10 min read. ✏ How to write a book for yourself, your family and friends. Tips about the process of writing and publishing a book. #write books #English #Learning #non-technical #personal-insights
2022-10-28 La destrucción de la razón 2 min read. #books #writing #projects
2022-10-28 Zen Stories 2 min read. #books #writing #projects
2021-06-10 How to import several folders with files into WordPress Media Library using wp-cli 1 min read. #command-line #dev #how-to #linux #ssh #wordpress #Developer
2020-06-03 How to run multiple instances of Google Chrome on Mac 3 min read. #command-line #how-to #MacOS #technical
2020-06-02 How to manage several SSH Config files on Mac and Linux (quick-note) 1 min read. #command-line #how-to #linux #MacOS #ssh #ubuntu #Developer
2020-05-31 How to use multiple SSH keys on a Mac with Github or Gitlab 2 min read. #command-line #github #how-to #MacOS #Developer #English
2019-03-24 How to find files using Regex (Regular Expressions) in GNU/Linux and MacOs command line and do something. 3 min read. #command-line #find #how-to #linux #MacOS #ssh #ubuntu #Developer
2019-03-04 How to access Jupyter Notebooks running in your local server with ngrok (and an intro to GNU Screen) 3 min read. #dev #how-to #ngrok #ssh #ubuntu #Developer
2019-03-02 Back to Windows 7 & 10 Home (for some tasks): chocolatey (package manager) and cmder (terminal emulator) 2 min read. #chocolatey #dev #how-to #windows #Developer #English
2019-03-01 How to create a SSH Tunnel with ngrok on Ubuntu Server (aka ssh access to your local server in local network with dynamic ip) 3 min read. #how-to #ngrok #ssh #ssh-tunnel #ubuntu #Developer #English #linux
2019-02-26 How to prepare Ubuntu for Data Science: Torus, Cookiecutter and Docker in Ubuntu Server LTS 18.04 5 min read. #data science #dev #how-to #python #ubuntu #English #
2019-02-22 Clustering cities in Germany and Chile based on their infrastructure 7 min read. #code #coursera #data science #dev #github #projects #python #English #Learning #non-technical
2019-02-16 Data Science - A small intro, what enticed me and a few resources to start 4 min read. #coursera #data science #dev #python #Developer #English #Learning #non-technical
2019-02-16 Python package to get venues from Foursquare API into Pandas DataFrame (archived) 15 min read. #code #data science #dev #github #projects #python #Developer #English