Updating PHPMyAdmin

March 5th, 2023 Cover photo for the PHPMyAdmin update article

I run an Ubuntu server at work for internal purposes and updated my PHP version to 8.1. That broke PHPMyAdmin (because it was quite outdated) so I had to update it. And the process was fairly simple. Continue reading to learn how I did it.

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Installing PHP 8.1 on Ubuntu

February 26th, 2023 Cover photo for the PHP 8.1 upgrade article

If you’re like me and like to wait until all the bugs are sorted out with a new PHP version before upgrading, then you probably need to update your PHP version on your system. I should have done this since February last year but I got caught up with other stuff.

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Hyper V: Change Ubuntu Resolution

February 12th, 2023

At work the only VM I can use is Hyper V due to network policies and the like. So I installed Ubuntu, fired it up and noticed the screen resolution was low. I needed it changed because this resolution was not working for me. It was a bit difficult to get work done. Enter CLI or command line interface.

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Import and Export a Database Using Ubuntu CLI

February 5th, 2023

Some time ago my Ubuntu server started misbehaving and uploading SQL files really slowly. Even the smallest of files take ten minutes to upload. And this was SO FRUSTRATING!! So I decided to use the Command Line Interface (CLI) instead and that got the job done.

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W3 CSS: A Bootstrap Alternative

January 22nd, 2023

A few people I know have been complaining that Bootstrap is heavy and slows your site down because of unnecessary styles yada yada yada. Personally I love Bootstrap and don’t find it slows down any of the sites I’ve developed using it.

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Remove Powered by Phoca Download

January 15th, 2023

I use the Joomla! CMS a lot and I also use the Phoca Download extension as my default extension for file downloads. Phoca Download is great, no complaints from me…except that annoying “Powered by Phoca Download” footer message.

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Convert Videos with VLC Media Player

January 8th, 2023

Converting videos from one format to another can be daunting. But “fear no more” because there is VLC Media Player. It’s really easy to convert your videos if you follow the instructions below.

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Happy New Year!!

January 1st, 2023 Happy new year graphic

From all of us here at WayneZamore.net, we wish you a blessed and prosperous 2023.

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Sidewalk Re-Construction: Noble Gesture or Political Move?

June 27th, 2017 Image of the sidewalk being re-constructed

On May 2nd 2017 I arrived at work to the sight of jack hammers, generators and construction workers on my block of Kennedy Avenue. Then I was told that they are embarking on a six (6) week project to redo the sidewalk.

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Plex Media Server Installation on Ubuntu

June 11th, 2017 The word Plex on a black background

I wanted my own Netflix type server to stream my video files and used Tonido for that. But I recently connected to a friend’s Plex Server and I was blown away by the presentation and layout of Plex. Now, I want to use Plex again…even if it means reorganizing all 1TB of my media files. I think it’s worth it in the end for an authentic NetFlix like experience (which is what I wanted in the first place).

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Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO – CPU Cooler

June 4th, 2017 Cooler Master Hyper EVO 212 on a table

So I upgraded my father’s CPU from an FX-4100 to an FX-6300 and decided to buy an aftermarket CPU cooler. After doing some searching, I settled on the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO.
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Network Connection Drops on Ubuntu

May 23rd, 2017

I recently cloned my Ubuntu hard drive to a larger drive in order to store more of my stuff. I also used a different computer with the larger drive and this is when I noticed the drops with my network connection. The WIFI connection worked well but the wired connection was not working at all.

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