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Gig Economy – initial thoughts on driving for DoorDash
The writer shares their experience working for DoorDash. They made $23 in an hour on a chaotic first day, but only $10 in 30 minutes on the second day. They intend to continue and earn extra money, despite the low net hourly rate. Read more
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Audiophile “lite”
In 1988, I fell in love with music and have since explored various genres and instruments. Recently, I delved into vinyl, using an Audio-Technica turntable. I enjoy a 2-channel stereo setup with Klipsch speakers and a Sansui receiver. I plan to upgrade my turntable and consider moving to a smaller space. Future upgrades inclue a… Read more
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Ansible SSSD simple_allow_users
This article discusses managing the ‘simple_allow_users’ inside /etc/sssd/sssd.conf on RHEL systems, focusing on the common role implementation using Ansible. It covers importing variables, formatting the output, updating sssd.conf, and restarting the SSSD service. This approach helps restrict LDAP user logins. Read more
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When Life Gives You a Defunct Swimming Pool, Make a Pond!
A couple bought a mid-century A-frame home with an indoor pool. Disappointed with the pool’s condition, they decided to turn it into a fish pond. They stocked it with bass and bluegill, and the fish flourished, with the pond now thriving. They plan to improve the aesthetics and potentially add small catfish. Read more
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A Beginner Ansible Playbook that DOES Something
This article discusses the integration of Ansible in IT infrastructure, focusing on managing tasks at scale. It describes setting up a directory structure and provides a working playbook to patch and reboot Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers. The use of conditional blocks in the playbook for different OS versions is highlighted, emphasizing the simplicity and… Read more
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