03
Nov
2017

Dell racadm on Linux

debian, linux, ubuntu

I'm currently using Linux Mint and wanted to communicate with the iDRAC interfaces on Dell servers. Install racadm: sudo echo 'deb http://linux.dell.com/repo/community/ubuntu xenial openmanage' | sudo tee -a... » More

16
Oct
2017

Command Line Optimise JPEG image

linux, shell

This command significantly improved file size on disk although the quality value can be increased to adjust the image quality versus file size: convert input-file.jpeg -sampling-factor 4:2:0 -strip -quality 60 -interlace JPEG -colorspace RGB... » More

20
Aug
2017

Cropping / Masking a Video for Kdenlive

gimp

I was helping a friend with creating a video and we need to mask out the distracting content around the video subject. If I had this problem with a static image I would use Gimp and the 'Crop' tool but I couldn't find anything in Kdenlive to allow me to... » More
03
Aug
2017

Managing RDP Remote Desktop Sessions/Users

windows

RDP Session Manager It took me a little digging to re-discover the name of this tool that allows remotely logging RDP users off from other servers so I thought I would write it down in case I need a reminder. The command to run is: tsadmin.msc Or it can be added... » More
14
Jul
2017

Laravel Quick Start

php

Quick reminder of steps to setup a Laravel project on Ubuntu/Linux Mint and similar. First install composer: sudo apt install composer Install PHP dependencies: sudo... » More

19
May
2017

Password-less Login to the MySQL Command Line

mysql

The goal here was to be able to log in to the MySQL command prompt be simply typing mysql rather than: mysql -u root -p This is particularly useful for automation of routine backups etc. mysql_config_editor The command mysql_config_editor has... » More

30
Nov
2016

Connecting in to Docker MySQL Instance

docker, mysql

Just recording a few of these steps for future reference. Pull the MySQL image from the hub: docker pull mysql/mysql-server:latest Run an instance: docker run -it -d -p 33060:3306 --name mysql-for-jonny -e MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=opensesame -d... » More
17
Oct
2016

Gitlab Bulk Update can_create_group

red hat centos

I had been allowing normal users to create groups within Gitlab but subsequently discovered some confusion among users between groups and projects. Some users had been creating a group with a single project when a project with multiple members was more... » More