Upgrade PHP on DigitalOcean’s Ubuntu for WordPress
You may have seen the WordPress admin dashboard notice about upgrading PHP to at least version 8.3. If you’re like me and have been putting it off, here’s how I finally got it done on my DigitalOcean Ubuntu droplet. Since I have terminal access via SSH (as most DO droplets do, I believe), I decided […]
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Upgrade PHP on DigitalOcean’s Ubuntu for WordPress
You may have seen the WordPress admin dashboard notice about upgrading PHP to at least version 8.3. If you’re like me and have been putting it off, here’s how I finally got it done on my DigitalOcean Ubuntu droplet. Since I have terminal access via SSH (as most DO droplets do, I believe), I decided […]
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A Hotel Booking Job Scam That I Almost Fell Victim To
Disclaimer: The following AI-generated writeup is based on my personal and real screenshots and chat conversations, and proof-read for accuracy. Each image is linked to its original hi-res counterpart that’s shared in Google Drive. It started, as so many of these stories do, with a simple, almost flattering, message on WhatsApp. A woman named “Grace” […]
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My 2025 Small Travel Tech Setup
My ideal 2025 small travel tech setup: GPD Win Mini laptop, keyboard, and mouse for work & AAA gaming, all under 1kg!
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MiraScreen casting drama on my Oppo Find Android
March 15th. I decided to re-use my two old, el-cheapo MiraScreen wireless display dongles that I bought six years ago. Considering all the OS updates both on Android and Windows since then, I had a hunch these devices might be more trouble than they’re worth. But I’m confident in my ninja tech troubleshooting, so I […]
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