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Co-founder and CTO at Chykalophia. Notes on websites, tech, security and building a company.

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How to setup & self-host ERPNext in Docker without Treafik (NGINX only)

Correct docker-compose & env file for self-hosting ERPNext quickly without Treafik.

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How to Build a WordPress Site Easily with Elementor Page Builder

Here’s a way to build a WordPress site easily without learning code for months or years. Try using a page builder like Elementor so your online business can run soon. Building a WordPress site for…

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3 Key Tips to Build a Successful MLP (Minimum Lovable Product) for Your Business

Forget MVP, it’s time to build a successful MLP during the early stage of your product development, so you can prioritize user experience from the very start. Many founders, at the beginning of their…

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Best Little Known WordPress Plugins - June 2022

There's an ever growing list of WordPress plugins, though the following few notable, albeit little known or used, plugins can help make your day to day life easier. The following list is in no…

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Which is better value: Bespoke or cookie cutter website?

Websites come in three different levels: cookie cutter, semi-custom and bespoke (full custom) … but, which is better? Bespoke websites are a unique reflection of your values and vision as they allow…

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How to setup & use Authentik with simple Forward Proxy / as a simple Reverse Proxy

Learn how to setup Authentik Proxy Forward with a sub-domain and Nginx

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Examples of Bad Agency Pitch Emails & Spam From Junk Businesses

There are many people who want you to give them money, and may pitch their services VERY poorly. Here are a few examples of some spammers that send really junk messages. I just hope they aren't…

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My Ghost CMS Journey - Part 1: Why I Chose Ghost For Blogging

Ghost CMS is a great fit for self-hosted looking for a minimalist, nerdy yet fast blogging platform.

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5 Easy Fixes to Those Annoying Push Notifications

Annoying push notifications are one of the most common causes of user disengagement. This article will tell you some push notification mistakes you need to avoid, as well as push notification tips…

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Fix Hollow Knight Can't Dash On Mac M1 With (Xbox) Bluetooth Controller

Hollow Knight works well on M1 Macs, but if you're trying to play with a Bluetooth controller such as an Xbox controller then you'll most likely find that several buttons simply don't work within the…

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Setup Keycloak & Oauth2-Proxy via Docker Compose & NPM (Nginx Proxy Manager)

Keycloak is a well developed and solid self-hosted authentication system that comes with great features and even has some nice community extensions. Though, the one thing it doesn't handle built-in…

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Mac OS Spatialize Audio Spotify App Working / Work-around Fix

Use Spatialize Audio on Spotify on a Mac OS. Yes it works, but not through the app directly. Use Safari + Spotify web interface.