Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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My .NET cheat sheet
Auth Identity is arguably the best auth option for .NET and this video shows how to set it up in just 2 lines of code. This next video shows more details about how to use the endpoints Entity Framework My database of choice is MySQL and this handy tutorial shows how to set it up…
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How Docker and Portainer transformed my home lab
In the early days of setting up my homelab, things were grooving along smoothly with apt and snap installs—Nextcloud and Plex snapping into place like puzzle pieces. But then, the vibe got a bit off. Multiplayer Minecraft worlds were like demanding divas, each one insisting on its own terminal window, turning my setup into a…
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Connect Hostinger MySQL to your API
If you’re a Hostinger account holder and currently in the process of creating a custom app or API, you might find yourself drawn to the potential of utilizing the MySQL database that comes with your subscription. In this article, I’ll guide you through the steps to seamlessly integrate this database into your project. Create Database…
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My Stack for 2023
Over this year I have tried various new tools, frameworks, libraries and other programming languages and have decided to make a few my default for certain projects. Here is a brief overview of my decision-making when embarking on a new project. While these decisions might appear unconventional to some, I’d like to take a moment…
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Top 5 extensions for developers
There are countless Chrome extensions on the store that can really help make our lives easier as developers, here I will showcase essential tools designed to boost productivity and streamline workflows for web developers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, get ready to unlock new levels of efficiency and creativity with these indispensable…
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Visual Studio Code for C#
Microsoft and most people suggest you use Microsoft Visual Studio IDE for C# development. Unfortunately there are a few problems with this. For the reasons listed above a lot of developers look for alternatives and I think the best is also from Microsoft, Visual Studio Code. Here I will say why it is a great…
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Macbook pro 2015 Battery life doubled!
I owned my top spec 2015 15 inch macbook pro since Mojave. It has performed great but suffered from constant high power usage even on idle. I updated to Big Sur but it just got worse so I stopped updating because I wasn’t using it anyway. Fast forward 2 years later I updated to Monterey…
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Google uses Vue instead of Angular
Google makes a lot of things, one of them being Angular, a controversial open-source web application framework developed by Google that enables developers to build dynamic, scalable, and responsive web applications. Because this is made by Google it is safe to assume that they use this for all of their projects. Well this isn’t the…
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I fully shifted to Tailwind, here is why
I used to write vanilla css, then bootstrap and finally scss for all my web styling needs. I then heard of tailwind css and how popular it is, i decided to give it a try and now i use it on every project, here is why. Firstly, what is Tailwind? Tailwind is a utility-first CSS…
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My Homelab 2021
As the year wrapped up, I decided to give my trusty 2014 main PC a facelift – new motherboard, RAM, CPU, and GPU. With leftover parts staring me down, I thought, ‘Why not build a home server?’ So, I cobbled together a case, SSD, HDD, and a new power supply. Despite the vintage hardware, this…
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