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Your Linux Window Manager might be causing Screen Tearing and Checkboard Flickering

Published on January 12, 2025.

The XFCE window manager in Linux Mint in my case. Before you go buying and changing memory and kernels, consider switching your compositors. Compton in my case, because reasons.

If you are using a tool like pyenv or nvm, DO NOT alias the interpreter from your resource file

Published on November 27, 2024.

The Python3 or Node alias from your resource file (.bashrc, .zshrc) will almost always prevail, and it will be a source of behavior inconsistencies for your interpreter

Retrieve Your Paypal Activation Code for Your GCash Amex Card

Published on October 14, 2024.

Raise a GCash support ticket for refund online transaction, mention the transaction details of PayPal confirmation, and wait for the response. No, the code will not appear on your GCash Bank Statement or transaction history. This is the only way.

How to Implement Widgets and Site Blocks in GravCMS

Published on August 28, 2024.

It involves a nonroutable _widgets folder in your user/pages/ directory, widgets with header data in the _widgets folder , and the page.find() function.

Solve a mysterious excess width causing horizontal scroll in Bootstrap's container class with this trick

Published on August 26, 2024.

It is caused by display: inline. Add a d-block beside the container class to resolve it.

How to cover an image in a container with css or bootstrap: a technique

Published on August 23, 2024.

It involves a fixed-dimension parent, an image wrapper that inherits the dimensions of the parent, and the image where object-fit is defined.

A Quick and Dirty Way to Keep your MiniPC Cool and Reasonably Silent

Published on August 5, 2024.

Install CoolerControl for your Linux MiniPC and create a Fixed Profile to 40%. Keep the app running on the background. I don't know why this works, but this worked for me. Also, consider buying a router cooling fan. It's the same form factor as most minipc's.