Adding Webmention support my Astro site
A walkthrough on how I added Webmention support to my Astro site to display comments and likes from other websites.
Fraser McLean
The personal website of Fraser McLean - full-stack developer and tech enthusiast.
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Docker Compose Environment Overrides
Walkthrough on how I use Docker Compose environment overrides to manage different configurations for development and production environments.
Awesome post discovery with Bubbles
Bubbles is a fantastic new service which aims to help users discover fresh IndieWeb content.
Remotely accessing self-hosted applications
Comparison of private and public access methods for self-hosted applications, from VPNs and Tailscale to port forwarding and tunneling services.
Self-hosted notifications with ntfy and Apprise
In this comprehensive guide, I walk through the process of setting up self-hosted notifications using ntfy and Apprise with Docker Compose.
Introducing RateMyPet
An introduction to my new project, RateMyPet - a social site for pet lovers to share and rate pet photos and stories.
Using Azure SQL with managed identities
An in-depth guide on how to use managed identities to connect to Azure SQL Database and automate the process of creating a new Azure SQL Database and setting up the necessary permissions for the managed identity.
Automate Entity Framework Core migrations
A guide on how to automate Entity Framework Core migrations in a GitHub Actions workflow
Speed up Azure local development
A guide on how to speed up local development via a custom TokenCredential factory
Database Friendly UUIDs
Make use of UUIDv7 to generate database optimzed primary key values
Secure your entire home network with AdGuard Home
Block ads on your home network via AdGuard Home and Docker Compose
Azure App Service CORS update script
PowerShell script to automate updating CORS settings on an Azure App Service based on the origins of a Static Web App
Plausible Analytics self-hosted guide
Self host your own privacy focussed website analytics tool
Protect your online identity with Fastmail
Personal review of Fastmail email service.
Singapore Address Format
A short guide on how to understand the physical address format in Singapore
Fastmail DNS Bicep Template
Handy Bicep template for adding required Fastmail DNS records to Azure DNS
Zoom Rooms - Crestron module
A Crestron SIMPL# module to control Zoom Rooms