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Authentik Stuck on “Server Is Starting”: Missing Postgres Container and a Readiness Check Lesson
Environment: Authentik, Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, Nginx Proxy Manager, Oracle Cloud VM Why This Matters Identity systems can fail in a way that looks deceptively simple from the browser. In this case, Authentik did not show a dramatic application error. It showed the familiar startup message: That page is easy to misread as a short boot…
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When Windows Network Diagnostics Removed a Hyper-V Switch Fabric
Automated network repair tools are useful on a normal desktop. On a Hyper-V host that runs the router for the site, they can be a lot more dangerous. On June 16, 2026, a TekOnline Hyper-V host lost almost all of its virtual networking after a Windows network diagnostics session. The pfSense VM was restored from…
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SSMS “Cannot Open User Default Database” — Why Your App Works But SSMS Doesn’t
You fire up your .NET application, it connects to SQL Server without a hitch. Queries run, data flows, everything’s fine. Then you open SQL Server Management Studio to run a quick ad-hoc query — and you’re greeted with: Cannot open user default database. Login failed. Same server. Same machine. Same Windows login. The app works;…
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Quick fix commands for killing a left over .net core process that is hogging the port.
1. Find what’s on the port 2. Kill it by PID (replace ##### with the PID from step 1) Or do it all in one line (find + kill):
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Brisbane Half Marathon Weekend Budget (Family of 4)
Dates: Friday 5 June 2026 to Monday 8 June 2026People: 2 Adults, 2 Children (10 & 15) Food & Drinks Item Cost Vapiano $57.97 Ahmet’s Turkish $40.27 Gamdang Korean $65.99 San Churro $27.45 Sushi Edo $82.78 Yo-Chi $12.06 Fashion Café $58.61 Woolworths $27.55 BWS $15.00 Fixx Nutrition $5.50 McDonald’s $4.80 Hungry Jacks $22.25 Twisted Tasty…
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My Stay at Cassa Wharf Street Apartments for the Brisbane Half Marathon
When I booked a three-night stay at Cassa Wharf Street Apartments for the Brisbane Half Marathon, I thought I had found the perfect place. The location was excellent, the apartment looked modern and clean, and after running 21.1 kilometres on race day I was already looking forward to relaxing in the hot tubs and making…
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E2E Tests; A handy little JS tool
Sometimes when creating e2e tests, and this becomes even more important as we move into the world of AI, there is a gap between actual user experience and what the AI sees. Recently I had an issue where I was creating tests with help from AI. The test needed to prove some new functionality. A…
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Open-Source Vaccine Fridge Monitor: We’re Building One. Want In?
We’re exploring an open-source, clinic-owned temperature monitoring system for vaccine fridges and medical refrigerators. No subscriptions. No cloud lock-in. You own the device, the data, the firmware, and the reports. Why we’re looking at this Most vaccine fridge monitors fall into two camps: There’s not much in between. We think there should be. What we’re…
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ESPHome 8-Zone HVAC Controller Firmware v2026-05-17: Relay Inversion and OTA Updates
Important: V1 and V2 use different firmware The V1 and V2 boards use different ESP32 GPIO pinouts. You must use the correct firmware for your board revision. If you are unsure which board you have, check your order or contact TekOnline. Using the wrong firmware will cause incorrect zone switching. What changed This release adds:…
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How We Set Up OpenCode to Be Actually Useful — A Practical Guide
We have been trying out OpenCode, a terminal-based AI coding assistant, across a few different projects — .NET web apps, Docker Compose stacks, and some embedded firmware work. Out of the box, it works. But the difference between the default experience and a tuned setup is night and day. This article covers the settings, tweaks,…