# laurence (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover laurence. Page: Feed: --- ## [MacOS Tahoe 26.2 new laptop setup for Python developer](https://www.laurencegellert.com/2026/01/macos-tahoe-26-2-new-laptop-setup-for-python-developer/) _2026-01-03 · Laurence · Laurence Gellert's Blog_ Here are my setup notes for configuring a new 16 MacBook Pro M4 Pro in 2026 using MacOS Tahoe. Each time I setup a new laptop I make a copy of my notes file from last time. As I work Continue reading The post MacOS Tahoe 26.2 new laptop setup for Python developer first appeared on Laurence Gellert's Blog . ## [Connecting Django to MSSQL as the database](https://www.laurencegellert.com/2025/11/connecting-django-to-mssql-as-the-database/) _2025-11-22 · Laurence · Laurence Gellert's Blog_ Django + MSSQL works really well thanks to the Microsoft sponsored mssql-django package. The 1.0 release dates back to Jul 2021, and the current release is 1.6 from August 2025. So it looks like Microsoft is not doing their usual Continue reading The post Connecting Django to MSSQL as the database first appeared on Laurence Gellert's Blog . ## [Hitron CODA56 cable modem upgrade – before and after](https://www.laurencegellert.com/2024/10/hitron-coda56-cable-modem-upgrade-before-and-after/) _2024-10-13 · Laurence · Laurence Gellert's Blog_ I recently upgraded my cable modem from a Motorola MB8600 to a Hitron CODA56. Reason being Xfinity was emailing me letting me know I could upgrade to DOCSIS 3.1 and get faster upload speeds. The Hitron CODA56 is the cheapest Continue reading The post Hitron CODA56 cable modem upgrade – before and after first appeared on Laurence Gellert's Blog .