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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.

Use GitHub Actions to update your profile page

Update your GitHub profile README with content from an RSS feed the hard way Read more...

Commit new content in a GitLab CI/CD pipeline the easy way

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

2FA and Managing "Security" Questions

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

A Short Talk About Personal Internet Security

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

Protect-Your-Passwords-the-Right-Way

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

Working with a Git Branch Alias

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

How to Improve your safety on the Internet

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

Use sed to bulk edit Obsidian content

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

Stop leaking Go build information

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

Travel Tips for Long Haul Flights

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