Author: jcianci12
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Backing Up a Minecraft Stack from a Remote Server
Introduction If you run Minecraft Java and Bedrock servers on a remote host (e.g. a cloud VM) via Docker, you’ll want a local backup of world data, config, and mods so you can restore later. This article walks through a simple approach: stop the containers, create a tarball on the remote host (excluding large or recreatable…
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Lift Platform System: Physics-Based Moving Platforms
How to create a moving platform that carries players and objects using Godot’s physics system Godot Version: 4.5Renderer: GL CompatibilityProject Type: 3D Game with Moving Platforms Introduction Moving platforms are a common feature in games—elevators, lifts, conveyor belts, and moving floors. The challenge is making objects on top of the platform move with it naturally, using physics rather…
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Garage Door Opener Troubleshooting: When Torque Limits Aren’t the Real Problem
The Problem My garage door opener started exhibiting symptoms that pointed to a classic torque limit issue. The door would struggle to open, sometimes stopping mid-cycle, and the motor would sound strained. The typical signs were all there: Initial Diagnosis: Torque Limit When a garage door opener behaves this way, the most common diagnosis is…
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Passing Checkbox Data in ASP.NET MVC Without HTML Helpers
Checkboxes in ASP.NET MVC look simple, but they’re one of the most common sources of confusion—especially when using HTML helpers. After wrestling with helpers that should work but don’t, I ended up going back to plain HTML. This article explains why, and shows a clean, reliable way to pass checkbox data to your MVC controller…
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🖥️ Thinking of Building a PC in 2026?
Got a quote from a builder? Not sure what you want vs what you actually need? This guide is for you. I love PCs — always have. As a result, I tend to stay fairly up to date with the tech. But I also know I’m a bit different to most people. Realistically, who cares…
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Fasting… Until You Have a Piccolo ☕
What Actually Happens in Your Body Fasting is often talked about as an on/off switch — fasted or not fasted.In reality, it’s more like a dimmer switch. Let’s walk through what your body is doing while fasting, and then what changes the moment you introduce a piccolo. The Fasted State: What’s Going On? When you’ve…
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How to Change Token Expiry in authentik for a Provider
When integrating applications with authentik, you may occasionally need to adjust how long access tokens, refresh tokens, or ID tokens remain valid. This is especially useful when balancing security requirements with user convenience. This guide walks through exactly where to change token expiry settings for a specific provider in authentik. Why Adjust Token Expiry? You…
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Configuring Nextcloud Trusted Domains: A Complete Guide
Introduction When setting up Nextcloud behind a reverse proxy like Nginx Proxy Manager, you’ll inevitably encounter the “Trusted Domain” error. This security feature prevents unauthorized access by restricting which domains can access your Nextcloud instance. In this guide, I’ll walk through how to properly configure trusted domains for a Nextcloud instance running in Docker, including…