marcelbootsman.nl A feed of my latest blogs and notes on marcelbootsman.nl https://marcelbootsman.nl Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:17:39 +0000 en Feedamic: the Atom and RSS Feed generator for Statamic <![CDATA[The hidden dangers of online and AI powered website generators]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/hidden-dangers-of-ai-powered-website-generators https://marcelbootsman.nl/hidden-dangers-of-ai-powered-website-generators 2025-11-15T00:00:00+00:00 The hidden dangers of online and AI powered website generators

Discover hidden risks of online and AI powered website builders, from lock in to accessibility issues, and why WordPress remains the smarter long term choice.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![CDATA[Events I have attended]]> https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/events https://marcelbootsman.nl/notes/events 2025-10-26T00:00:00+00:00 Events I have attended

A list of events I attended.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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.

]]> Marcel Bootsman <![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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