How to Loop and Resize MP4 Videos with Python and FFmpeg on Linux
Sometimes I need a short video to run much longer than the original clip. That might be an animated background,...
Programming
Building a Python Broken Link Checker
Broken links have a way of hiding until they become somebody else's problem. A page gets renamed, a migration misses...
Working With Webhooks in PHP
I have used webhooks in a lot of different situations over the years, from payment alerts to form submissions to...
My Backup Setup for Linux PCs
March 31st is World Backup Day. It is meant to be a reminder, but I do not rely on reminders...
Detecting Hidden WordPress Malware Disguised as Images
With the recent discovery of malicious files like Stained_Heart_Red-600x500.png being found on servers across the web, it pushed me to...
Server-Side Image Conversion with Apache
I stopped relying on third party image services a while ago. They work, but they add cost, latency, and another...
Monitor SSL Expiration with Python
SSL certificates are one of those systems that work quietly in the background until something goes wrong. When a certificate...
Building a Simple WordPress Post List Tool with PHP
I needed a quick way to view all my WordPress posts without logging into the admin dashboard. Sometimes you just...
Monitoring Web Page Changes with Python
There are times when I need to know that a web page has changed without actively watching it. That might...
Building a Network Tracker Auditor for Privacy with Python
In my last post, I dug into AdGuard, a robust ad blocker that tackles trackers and ads head-on. But how...