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Alec previously posted on GitHub pages, but over time new content is being posted here and some old content is being migrated across.

Posted: 2023-03-21 | Categories: Technical | Tags: CI/CD, GitLab

It’s not obvious how to commit new content back to your GitLab project repo. Try this pattern Read more...

Posted: 2023-02-19 | Categories: LifeHacks | Tags: Security, Technology

How to manage 2FA and so called website “security” questions Read more...

Posted: 2023-02-17 | Categories: LifeHacks | Tags: Security, Technology

A recent community talk I gave about the basics of personal Internet safety Read more...

Posted: 2023-02-01 | Categories: LifeHacks | Tags: Security, Technology

Use a password manager to help you stay safe on the internet Read more...

Posted: 2023-01-25 | Categories: Technical | Tags: Git, learntocode, Technology

Working with an upstream that still uses a master branch Read more...

Posted: 2023-01-11 | Categories: LifeHacks | Tags: Security, Technology

Some basic tips to help you stay safe on the internet Read more...

Posted: 2022-12-25 | Categories: Technical | Tags: CLI, Obsidian, sed

If Obsidian does not have the feature you need, remember you can edit the content with your favourite UNIX tools Read more...

Posted: 2022-09-19 | Categories: Technical | Tags: go, learntocode

Go panics can leak information about your build system. Use -trimpath Read more...

Posted: 2022-08-11 | Categories: LifeHacks | Tags: Technology, Travel

Some tips when you fly long distances and need to carry electronics (don’t we all) Read more...

Posted: 2020-05-04 | Categories: Technical | Tags: learntocode, python

A beginner’s guide on using standard input and output Read more...