Tullaroop Reservoir
Tullaroop Reservoir near Maryborough Victoria on a smooth summer day February 2019. At only 44% full the high water mark is visible everywhere you look. Click image to view larger.
When YouTube removes the dislike button
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Storing and reading a JSON file in MySQL with PHP
Storing values from a json output into a database is a common occurence, but storing the whole json call into a column not so much. Traditionally it is more efficient…
FFmpeg choosing stream to download
With most online streams, decent ones at least you can choose the quality. The stream quality is mostly bit rate and resolution based. Lowering the resolution means you can lower…
Australian Pelican in flight
The Australian Pelican in flight. Shots taken with the Sony 70-200mm FE f4 on the a6500.
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Full install and setup of Apache, PHP, MySQL, SSL and FTP Ubuntu 18.10
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Taking a password to the grave; Not a good look for crypto
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How to have a batch file to mass check ping locations
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One of the better modern day battles; Apple vs Facebook
Apple a global tech giant raised on innovation causing great popularity and high perceived quality, no shortage of money which isn’t surprising given their recent product prices. Facebook once a…