Magento 2 FPC cache problem
This will be a fast one. Like most eCommerce platforms, Magento 2 makes use of caches to speed itself up. Even if you don’t run Varnish or something complicated, Magento…
Magento 1.9.x – redirect disabled products to their subcategory
So I’ve packaged an observer I used for a client that wanted to redirect disabled products to their deepest subcategory in an extension for Magento 1.9. Yeah, Magento 1 is…
How to upgrade a laptop on a budget?
Let’s say you have a laptop, and you’re looking for upgrades on a budget. Getting a more responsive system and an overall performance increase from your laptop does not necessarily…
How to enable or disable News and Interest in the Windows 10 taskbar?
Like it or not, this is something new on Windows 10. We now have an amazing button that shows us the weather, and on click it gets some news, interests…
What is a Container? Docker container?
To put it simply, containers are a form of operating system virtualization. You can use a single container to run anything from a small microservice to a larger application. Inside…
What is a Virtual Machine?
Often referred to as a VM, a virtual machine is a virtual computer within a computer. A virtual machine is no different than any other physical computer – it has…
Home Lab guide – the basics and what you need to know
Working on different platforms, programming languages and even other adventures like fixing an underperforming server or various sysadmin tasks make having a place where you can test, experiment, destroy and…
How to choose an Ethernet Cable or LAN Cable
So you’re wondering how can you determine the best ethernet cable for your specific needs (or LAN cable, or network cable depending on how you want to name it). Look…
Is Premium DNS worth it for your blog?
Premium DNS services are not something new to the market. Up until recently I was just using the nameservers of the hosting company I use – that would be Hetzner….
Who ordered a product by SKU on Magento 2 or 1.9.x?
Finding out what customers ordered a specific product by SKU can be hard, especially if you don’t have an advanced report extension, as the default reports of a Magento 1.9…