linux

After a frustrating attempt to set up a local WordPress test environment using an Ubuntu virtual machine, I discovered that switching to Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL 2) offers a more efficient solution. This post details my troubleshooting journey, including the specific steps I took to resolve installation conflicts and successfully configure a local development environment.

If you are looking for a practical way to digitize your physical mail delivery, this post details how I built a wireless notification system using a Raspberry Pi Zero WH and a Ruuvitag beacon. I explain my specific design choices, including leveraging the Pi's Bluetooth capabilities to detect mail arrival via the sensor's accelerometer and integrating Azure Logic Apps for immediate alerts.

I share my journey of combining a new Raspberry Pi 4 with a RuuviTag beacon to automatically collect and store home weather data in the cloud. After discovering that my initial Azure Functions prototype was too cumbersome, I pivot to using the free tier of Azure IoT Hub for a more scalable and manageable solution.

I demonstrate how I transitioned from traditional SSH terminals to using Visual Studio Code’s Remote-SSH extension for seamless development on Raspberry Pi and Linux systems. By configuring host connections with identity files, you can edit code and manage files directly on remote machines using familiar local tools without the hassle of manual transfers.

If you are interested in open source platforms, I want to highlight the free European Open Source Virtual Summit taking place on June 16. This event features keynotes from GitHub and Red Hat leaders, along with deep-dive sessions presented by industry partners like Hashicorp and SUSE.