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How to restore Firefox’s behavior of loading all tabs at startup

2025-09-27T00:00:00+00:00

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.

How to schedule a one-time reboot on Ubuntu

2025-09-27T00:00:00+00:00

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.

My August sabbatical - Experiences, lessons and gratitude

2025-08-30T00:00:00+00:00

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.

ADHD, the day I got answers

2025-07-31T00:00:00+00:00

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

My recent experiences with ADHD

2025-03-30T00:00:00+00:00

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

Devices stuck in Adopting using Docker Unifi Controller on Synology Diskstation

2025-03-07T00:00:00+00:00

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

How to migrate Mastodon local file storage to Cloudflare R2

2024-12-28T00:00:00+00:00

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

Change or add user folder locations in Ubuntu

2024-11-01T00:00:00+00:00

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

How to run Steam Windows games on Ubuntu

2024-09-05T00:00:00+00:00

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

How to undelete a user on a Mastodon instance: A small guide for admins

2024-05-30T00:00:00+00:00

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.

Enable fingerprint authentication for sudo on Ubuntu

2024-05-14T00:00:00+00:00

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

My short bio

2024-04-23T00:00:00+00:00

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

WordCamps I have attended - A complete timeline

2024-04-08T00:00:00+00:00

A list of WordCamps I attended.

Add srt subtitles to mp4 files with ffmpeg

2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00

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

Open letter to DonateWC

2024-01-16T00:00:00+00:00

An open letter to DonateWC.

Embracing freedom, privacy and security: Firefox is the essential independent browser

2023-12-30T00:00:00+00:00

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

A personal 2023 recap

2023-12-22T00:00:00+00:00

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

How to use the Elgato Stream Deck with Ubuntu

2023-11-27T00:00:00+00:00

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

How to install and use Espanso, a text expander, on Ubuntu

2023-11-06T00:00:00+00:00

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.

Why I use FreshRSS to stay informed

2023-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

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.