Bits and Pieces I’ve learnt somehow

Use a specific SSH key for a certain git repo


Whenever I want to push code to my private GitLab repositories, I want to use the SSH key of my private GitLab account. At work, I use a separate account for GitLab. It has its own SSH key.

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Quick and free OCR of PDFs using CLI


This is a short guide to explain how you can quickly OCR a scanned PDF on the command line.

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From Zero to Jitsi Meet in 30 Minutes


The following guide will show you how you deploy your own Jitsi Meet server in no-time on your own virtual server.

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Write a Chromecast App In 3 Easy Steps


Today I would like to share how anyone can create a Chromecast app.

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Setup a Gitlab Runner with docker-in-docker Support


Personally, I prefer to set up my own Gitlab Runners. The reasons being that I don’t have to wait for a runner to become available and they’re usually faster then the Gitlab Shared Runners.

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Host Your Own Blog with Gitlab and Netlify


This guide explains how to host a own blog / website for free with about 1 hour of effort. It’s how I host this blog.

There are certainly other options, and I’ve used some in the past. But this worked very well and with very little configuration effort.

In this guide I use Gitlab as code host and Netlify to publish the website. I’m using the Hugo build system to build a static page.

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Let's Encrypt on Turris Omnia


This is a guide about how I use Let’s Encrypt certificates on my Turris Omnia router.

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