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How to create a self-signed SSL certificate for Dovecot on Debian
Here is how you create a self-signed SSL certificate for the Dovecot IMAP/POP server on Debian Linux: openssl req -new -x509 -days 1000 -nodes -out “/etc/ssl/certs/dovecot.pem” -keyout “/etc/ssl/private/dovecot.pem” The default is 365 days, but I upped it to 1000, so … Continue reading
HOWTO disable overlays in Boinx FotoMagico standalone players
FotoMagico is program that lets you create amazing slideshows. In FotoMagico, slides advance in one of two ways: automatically, after a set time period after a mouse click If you’ve picked option (2), you see a “fast forward” overlay when … Continue reading
TenEleven things to do in San Francisco
San Francisco* has all kinds of interesting events going on. Here are some of my favourite off-the-beaten-path activities: Storytelling Porchlight Science Ask a ScientistDown to a Science (haven’t been yet) Music Paul’s San Francisco House Concerts (yes, that’s me)Drew Pearce’s House Concerts Songwriters … Continue reading
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iRobot (Roomba) phone numbers
iRobot makes their phone numbers hard to find on their web site. Shame, shame! 800-727-9077 customer service 877-855-8593 tech support
Moving? Here’s where to change your address
I moved last year, and I had to change my address everywhere. As I did this, I kept track of where, hoping to make the process easier next time. Forgetting organizations is annoying. The list I’ve compiled is below the … Continue reading
Avis, Budget and Enterprise discount codes
As with my surprisingly popular Hertz discount codes page, I have a few other rental care coupon codes lying around. Most of them aren’t really that special, but I figured writing them down here will benefit someone, and I won’t … Continue reading
Stupid microwave trick
While many modern microwaves have an “express cook” button, allowing you to heat something for one minute just by pressing “1,” other less-user-centered devices do not. In these cases, to heat something for a minute, most people press Time-1-0-0-Start. Instead, … Continue reading
Hertz discount codes
Here are a few Hertz discount codes I have lying around. Most of them aren’t really that special, but I figured writing them down here will benefit someone, and I won’t have to keep a few scraps of paper lying … Continue reading