How to set the default PHP version for Symfony CLI
It's easy to set the default PHP version for Symfony, either globally, per project, or both!
Craig Federighi (Apple): Sideloading is a cybercriminal’s best friend
In today's article, I'd like to talk about the pros and cons of sideloading, playing devil's advocate, offering a counter-argument and finally a possible solution to allow it in a secure fashion. Craig Federighi, Apple's current Senior Vice President of Software Engineering said in the Web Summit 2021: "Sideloading is [...]
How to install MariaDB server on Mac with MacPorts
If you're on a Mac, and need a MariaDB server for development, you can install one using MacPorts... but the setup is not self-explanatory. Today, I will show you how to install MariaDB 10.3 (or any 10.x) server on Mac! 1. MacPorts First install [MacPorts from here] and then get [...]
Threema Desktop 1.0 now available!
You might know of Threema Web, well now there's Threema as a "desktop App". Still a web browser Threema released a blog post, titled "Chat on the Computer Without a Browser", which is a bit funny to me, since the desktop app is just an "Electron App". In case you [...]
Apple dropped GSM/EDGE (2G) for the new iPads
If you take a closer look at the iPad comparison page, you will notice that Apple dropped GSM/EDGE (2G) for the new (9th generation) iPad, and for the new (6th generation) iPad mini. The current iPad Air (4th generation), as well as the iPad Pro models, have 2G still. Considering [...]
Windows 11 Special Product Keys
So, Windows 11 is out! Time to share some special product keys. But please note: These are not normal product keys, if you think you can just use them to activate Windows, you're very wrong! These are product keys that are either temporary (for up- or down-grades) or keys that [...]
How to fix Certbot not reloading Nginx
Today I had to migrate a site from one server to another, and I did set up Certbot. I already had a few other configurations with Certbot on that server, and I did test Certbot renewal. I noticed for the other sites, I got the message that it was reloading [...]
How to set up PGP WKD (Web Key Directory)
Brief Today I'll show you how to set up PGP WKD (Web Key Discovery), to easily distribute your public key, so that anyone who has your email address will be able to get your public key (in some cases automatically) while being reasonably sure that it's the real key. Requirements [...]
New AirPods Lineup for 2021 and 2022
New AirPods Lineup for 2021 Apple just announced the new AirPods Lineup for 2021 (and 2022, of course, since it's October now!). Before this announcement, Apple offered the second generation AirPods for $179, which are now down to $129 making it more affordable. In its place are now the third [...]
How to install ftp and telnet commands on a modern Mac
You're probably here because you got a shiny new Mac, possibly with M1 chip and macOS Big Sur, and you realized the ftp and telnet commands are not included by default anymore (note that FTP still works in the GUI, though). This is true for all Macs (both Intel and [...]