marcelbootsman.nl A feed of my latest blogs and notes on marcelbootsman.nl https://marcelbootsman.nl Sun, 28 Sep 2025 07:02:43 +0000 en Feedamic: the Atom and RSS Feed generator for Statamic <![CDATA[How to restore Firefox’s behavior of loading all tabs at startup]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/how-to-restore-firefoxs-behavior-of-loading-all-tabs-at-startup https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/how-to-restore-firefoxs-behavior-of-loading-all-tabs-at-startup 2025-09-27T00:00:00+00:00 How to restore Firefox’s behavior of loading all tabs at startup

Learn how to restore Firefox's old behavior of loading all tabs at startup by tweaking the about:config setting. Quick step-by-step guide.

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<![CDATA[How to schedule a one-time reboot on Ubuntu]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/how-to-schedule-a-one-time-reboot-on-ubuntu https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/how-to-schedule-a-one-time-reboot-on-ubuntu 2025-09-27T00:00:00+00:00 How to schedule a one-time reboot on Ubuntu

Learn how to schedule a one-time reboot on Ubuntu using the at command. A simple alternative to cron for planned restarts with easy cancel options.

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<![CDATA[My August sabbatical - Experiences, lessons and gratitude]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/my-august-sabbatical-experiences https://marcelbootsman.nl/my-august-sabbatical-experiences 2025-08-30T00:00:00+00:00 My August sabbatical - Experiences, lessons and gratitude

My August sabbatical was more than a holiday: family time, ADHD insights, rest, and gratitude. Here’s what I did, learned, and what I’d change next time.

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<![CDATA[ADHD, the day I got answers]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/adhd-the-day-i-got-answers https://marcelbootsman.nl/adhd-the-day-i-got-answers 2025-07-31T00:00:00+00:00 ADHD, the day I got answers

A personal story about the day I was officially diagnosed with ADHD at ADHDCentraal. The start of a new chapter, clarity, and self-understanding.

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<![CDATA[My recent experiences with ADHD]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/my-recent-experiences-with-adhd https://marcelbootsman.nl/my-recent-experiences-with-adhd 2025-03-30T00:00:00+00:00 My recent experiences with ADHD

In this blog, which will be updated when new experiences are made, I'm telling about my (suspected) ADHD experiences.

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<![CDATA[Devices stuck in Adopting using Docker Unifi Controller on Synology Diskstation]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/devices-stuck-in-adopting-docker-unifi-controller https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/devices-stuck-in-adopting-docker-unifi-controller 2025-03-07T00:00:00+00:00 Devices stuck in Adopting using Docker Unifi Controller on Synology Diskstation

Read more on how I solved the issue of devices remaining in "Adopting" while adding them to the Unifi Controller running on Docker.

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<![CDATA[How to migrate Mastodon local file storage to Cloudflare R2]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/how-to-migrate-mastodon-local-file-storage-to-cloudflare-r2 https://marcelbootsman.nl/how-to-migrate-mastodon-local-file-storage-to-cloudflare-r2 2024-12-28T00:00:00+00:00 How to migrate Mastodon local file storage to Cloudflare R2

How to move Mastodon server's media storage to Cloudflare R2. Read about rclone installation, file migration, configuration, and post-migration optimization.

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<![CDATA[Change or add user folder locations in Ubuntu]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/change-user-folder-locations-ubuntu https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/change-user-folder-locations-ubuntu 2024-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Change or add user folder locations in Ubuntu

Learn how to change the location of user directories in Ubuntu.

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<![CDATA[How to run Steam Windows games on Ubuntu]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/how-to-run-steam-windows-games-on-ubuntu https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/how-to-run-steam-windows-games-on-ubuntu 2024-09-05T00:00:00+00:00 How to run Steam Windows games on Ubuntu

Running Steam Windows games on Ubuntu sounds like a very complicated challenge. It's not, and I'll explain how to do it.

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<![CDATA[How to undelete a user on a Mastodon instance: A small guide for admins]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/how-to-undelete-a-user-on-a-mastodon-instance https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/how-to-undelete-a-user-on-a-mastodon-instance 2024-05-30T00:00:00+00:00 How to undelete a user on a Mastodon instance: A small guide for admins

This small note will guide you through the process of undeleting a user on a Mastodon instance and explore some common use cases for this action.

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<![CDATA[Enable fingerprint authentication for sudo on Ubuntu]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/enable-fingerprint-authentication-for-sudo-on-ubuntu https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/enable-fingerprint-authentication-for-sudo-on-ubuntu 2024-05-14T00:00:00+00:00 Enable fingerprint authentication for sudo on Ubuntu

Follow this short step-by-step guide to enable fingerprint authentication for using it on the command line in Ubuntu

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<![CDATA[My short bio]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/my-short-bio https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/my-short-bio 2024-04-23T00:00:00+00:00 My short bio

Just a short bio for re-use and personal convenience.

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<![CDATA[WordCamps I have attended - A complete timeline]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/wordcamps https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/wordcamps 2024-04-08T00:00:00+00:00 WordCamps I have attended - A complete timeline

A list of WordCamps I attended.

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<![CDATA[Add srt subtitles to mp4 files with ffmpeg]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/add-srt-subtitles-to-mp4-files-with-ffmpeg https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/add-srt-subtitles-to-mp4-files-with-ffmpeg 2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00 Add srt subtitles to mp4 files with ffmpeg

This note tells you how to create a script that adds subtitles to MP4 files.

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<![CDATA[Open letter to DonateWC]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/open-letter-to-donatewc https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/open-letter-to-donatewc 2024-01-16T00:00:00+00:00 Open letter to DonateWC

An open letter to DonateWC.

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<![CDATA[Embracing freedom, privacy and security: Firefox is the essential independent browser]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/firefox-is-the-essential-independent-browser https://marcelbootsman.nl/firefox-is-the-essential-independent-browser 2023-12-30T00:00:00+00:00 Embracing freedom, privacy and security: Firefox is the essential independent browser

Read why embracing an independent browser like Firefox isn't just a choice, but a necessity in safeguarding our online freedom and security.

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<![CDATA[A personal 2023 recap]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/a-personal-2023-recap https://marcelbootsman.nl/a-personal-2023-recap 2023-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 A personal 2023 recap

Some things I'd like to share with the world about what I did in 2023.

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<![CDATA[How to use the Elgato Stream Deck with Ubuntu]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/elgato-stream-deck-ubuntu https://marcelbootsman.nl/elgato-stream-deck-ubuntu 2023-11-27T00:00:00+00:00 How to use the Elgato Stream Deck with Ubuntu

Learn how to install and use Stream Deck UI for Ubuntu in this detailed guide.

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<![CDATA[How to install and use Espanso, a text expander, on Ubuntu]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/how-to-install-and-use-espanso-a-text-expander-on-ubuntu https://marcelbootsman.nl/how-to-install-and-use-espanso-a-text-expander-on-ubuntu 2023-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 How to install and use Espanso, a text expander, on Ubuntu

Learn how to install and use Espanso to streamline your workflow and save time on Ubuntu. No more repetitive typing with this open-source text expansion tool.

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<![CDATA[Why I use FreshRSS to stay informed]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/why-i-use-freshrss-to-stay-informed https://marcelbootsman.nl/why-i-use-freshrss-to-stay-informed 2023-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 Why I use FreshRSS to stay informed

RSS is not dead. It's a great way to consume news without having to visit all kinds of websites and click though cookie warnings. Here's why I picked FreshRSS.

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