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2021

My Curated Selection of 4K Desktop Wallpapers
Find joy in the exploration and utilization of these beautiful pieces of art we call desktop wallpapers.
Add Weather Data With Caching To Neofetch
How to add weather data from Wttr.in while conserving bandwidth to improve Neofetch load time.
How To Read The TOTP Secret Key from a QR Code Image
Demonstrating the process of reading the time-based one-time password secret key from a quick response code image.
SQLite Quick Reference Commands
Easily reference specific SQLite commands by task with command examples.
Set HiDPI In Element and SchildiChat On Linux
How to adjust Element or SchildiChat scaling factor for high dots per inch (HiDPI) displays running on Linux.
Learn to Read EDID / DisplayID Metadata Using Linux
Join my journey as I continue to learn how to retrieve EDID/E-EDID/DisplayID metadata from display device (resolution, refresh rate, etc.) using linux.
Becoming Less Dependent On The Internet
My thoughts about becoming less dependent on the internet and how to convert time to another timezone using Linux.
How I Optimized My Website's Download Performance
The steps I took to optimize my website download performance for a better user experience.
Learn To Read EDID / DisplayID Metadata On A Raspberry Pi
My learning experience to retrieve EDID/E-EDID/DisplayID metadata from display device such as resolution, refresh rate, manufacturer, serial number and more.
How To Set 0 A.D. Game For HiDPI Displays
Step by step instructions on how to set 0 A.D. game for high dots per inch (HiDPI) display for macOS, Linux and Windows 10.
How To Configure Itch.io App For HiDPI Displays on Linux
Configuring the itch.io application to work with high dots per inch (HiDPI) displays on Linux.
Thoughts on Organizing Files By Storage Capacity
My thoughts exploring the idea of automating the process of organizing files by the maximum storage medium capacity.
Can I Use A Raspberry Pi 4 As My HTPC?
My initial thoughts and parts list of building a home theater PC using a single-board computer (SBC), Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB.
The Daily Struggle Of New Life
Dive into my self reflection, self-help and accomplishments to work through my mental health struggle of new life and career.
Unboxing The MyWeigh KD-8000 Kitchen/Craft Digital Scale
My initial thoughts of the MyWeigh KD-8000 kitchen/craft digital scale in this unboxing.
New Additions To The List of Canadian Made
Help support local businesses by buying local with these new additions to my List of Canadian Made.
A Cyberspace Inquisition #5: Imagination
Dive into your mind as we journey through the cyberspace world of imagination where the impossible becomes possible.
How To Enable Window Switching Keyboard Shortcut In GNOME
Follow these instructions on how to enable ALT + TAB keyboard shortcut to have window based switching without grouping by application in GNOME Shell.
First Cycling Session For 2021 Gone Wrong
View a perspective on a cycling session gone wrong and the lessons learned from it.
Eamon and Bec: A Tribute To Lee MacMillan
Learn how you or someone you know can get mental health support along with my thoughts on Lee MacMillan and mental health.
A Cyberspace Inquisition #4: Wonder
Feed the wonder and desire for answers on your journey with this awesome list of lists.
Bullying and Mental Health: Lee MacMillan
My thoughts on mental health, bullying and Lee MacMillan.
GNOME 40 Overview Blanks Out With windowNavigator
Learn how to work around the GNOME Shell v40 overview screen blank out / stuck at overview screen issue.
100% Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
Discover my approach to making 100% whole wheat bread with this recipe from my Grandmother using a bread machine and an oven.
A Cyberspace Inquisition #3: Insight
Discover cyberspace in a positive light as you traverse through cyberspace using the list of these destinations.
Adventures In iMac with Linux
Find out what I end up deciding after contemplating over the the idea of getting Linux running on an old Apple iMac from early 2009.
A Cyberspace Inquisition #2: Impressions
Navigate cyberspace with me and discover unique content that leave you with impressions and trigger your own inner curiosity to explore and innovate.
Simple Javascript Clock With Date
Code example of how one could create a simple JavaScript clock with date using HTML, pure JavaScript or using jQuery.
A Cyberspace Inquisition #1: The Beginning
A blog series showcasing and sharing my inquest of recent web site links I have discovered with a brief description of what I find interesting.
Unboxing SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Card
A thoughtful unboxing of the SanDisk Ultra microSDXC memory card with microSD/SDHC/SDXC to SD adapter and USB 3 reader (microSD/SDHC SDXC to USB-A).
Recent Updates To List of Canadian Made
Buy local, support local by exploring the List of Canadian Made products and companies on Adamsdesk Knowledgebase.
Jekyll Paginate v2 Caching Bug Unofficial Fix
How to fix Jekyll Paginate v2 caching bug using unofficial fixes.
GNOME Display Manager No Longer Starts Automatically
My findings to understand why GDM no longer starts automatically and what solutions can be applied to fix it.
How To Create a Multiboot USB with Ventoy Using Linux
Step-by-step instructions on how to create a multiboot USB with Ventoy using Linux. Plus a bonus custom Ventoy theme.
Ventoy The Ultimate Multi Boot Manager
Learn about Ventoy an open source cross-platform multi boot manager.
How To Clear Browser Cache
Step by step instructions on how to clear your web browser cache.
Frustration Transforming My Feeds Using XSLT to HTML
Trying to transform my Atom feed using XSLT to HTML. Can you help solve my problem?
My Top 7 Recommended Android Fitness Apps
Learn about 7 of my favorite Android fitness apps, why I use them and what they are used for.
My Current 4k Desktop Wallpapers
Come explore my current 4K selection of visually appealing desktop wallpapers.
8 Reasons Why Self Hosting Is So Important
A guide to fully explaining what self-hosted is and the benefits of it.
Unboxing The Ebuyfire Bike Light KX3-E
Unboxing and first impressions of the bicycle headlight and taillight set by Ebuyfire KX3-E.
Different Types Of Web Hosting Explained
Explaining the different types of web hosting such as how they work, pros and cons and who they may be best suited for.
Why I Use Jekyll
My reasoning for choosing Jekyll, a static site generator (SSG).
Join Me In 100daystooffload
Will you join with me by participating in the #100DaysToOffload challenge?
Adamsdesk Officially Launches
I'm excited to announce the official launch of Adamsdesk. Come join me in this new adventure.