Blog posts

Full blog posts written by me, without all this Twitter stuff.

Running PHP-FPM in a Docker container with Apache on the host

Running multiple PHP versions on the same server can be a pain, and not the best security-wise.

I was pondering on containerizing the thing and decided to try running each PHP into its own PHP-FPM container, while using Apache on the host for ease of use.

It turns out it’s pretty simple, with a few gotchas.

I put everything into a Github project so I can share it to the world. But most importantly, so I don’t forget how it works 6 months from now.

The github project – LouWii/apache-on-host-php-fpm-container

Changing GoPro settings from the smartphone app, getting Protune settings back

I’ve recently got a GoPro with a non-functioning touchscreen. I was hoping to use my smartphone to control the GoPro, but they removed a bunch of settings from their app, apparently due to an ongoing lawsuit. It’s possible to get them back though, here’s what I found.

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IDOBAO ID80 mechanical keyboard kit review

Yes, another keyboard. No it won’t be the last one, there’s no point on trying to fool myself. This kit is available on AliExpress and was also sold on Drop (previously Massdrop). The one I got was from Drop, 1st batch.

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Converting an Amazon ebook to epub or PDF, or the annoying world of DRMs

I’m one of those people that like doing whatever they want with the things they buy. I hate when manufacturers or sellers voluntarily add things in your way to stop you from doing what you want. One of those things is DRM, that’s supposed to control how you use the product, and stop you from using it in a way that was not approved by the seller. I purchased a book from Amazon and wasn’t able to use it in my book reading app. So I started googling around, to try and get out of that DRM prison.

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