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Determining Distance With Latitude and Longitude in MySQL

Coding / AJB / October 17, 2010 / geolocation, GoogleMaps, latitude, Longitude, MySQL, PHP

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe first in a new segment I will be creating will deal with PHP and MySQL tips and tricks. To start things off, we are going to look at how to find distance from one point on earth to another with just two zip codes!

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Get system specs in Linux

Guide / AJB / October 17, 2010 / Linux, System Specs, Ubuntu

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere is a great little script to get all of your system specs in a easy to read format

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jQuery and TinyMCE

Coding / AJB / October 17, 2010 / JQuery, Solution, TinyMCE

Reading Time: < 1 minuteI have been struggling with jQuery to get TinyMCE to play nice together. I found the solution.

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Lighting 1.0 – Thunderbird Addon Preview

Review / AJB / January 14, 2010 / Email, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Tasks, Lightning, Microsoft, Mozilla, Outlook, Outlook Replacement, Task Manager, Thunderbird

Reading Time: 4 minutesLighting adds Calendar and Task management to Thunderbird directly. Henceforth making it the ultimate replacement for Outlook.

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Keep Your Childern Safe Online

Guide / AJB / January 12, 2010 / Guide, Kids, Online, Security, Social Media, Tips

Reading Time: 4 minutesNow more than ever it is important to monitor, secure and generally keep kids safe online.

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Is AI Code Generation Worth It? The Real ROI After 6 Months in Production
Reading Time: 7 minutesWondering if AI code generation is worth it? After tracking multiple engineering teams for 6+ months, the data reveals a troubling pattern: initial 40% velocity gains crash to 50% below baseline by month six. Learn when AI coding tools provide real ROI and when they create expensive technical debt.
The Complete Beginner’s Guide: Moving from Windows 10 to Ubuntu Desktop
Reading Time: 9 minutesWindows 10 support ends October 2025, and Microsoft wants you to upgrade or buy new hardware. There's a better way! This comprehensive guide walks complete beginners through switching to Ubuntu Desktop—a free, secure operating system that breathes new life into older computers. Learn how to download Ubuntu, create a bootable USB drive, and complete the installation process step by step.
Setting up a new backend today: Node.js + Express, MongoDB, JWT, CORS, logging, and PM2 (what I use and why)
Reading Time: 5 minutesI spin up a lot of small APIs. Here is the stack I keep coming back to for a solid, modern, and secure baseline. Libraries first, plus short “why,” then a skinny walkthrough you can copy. Core stack Folder layout Install Minimal app.js JWT auth middleware middlewares/auth.js Users model models/User.js Validation example with Zod Auth
The Best Mini PCs of 2025: Budget to Beast, and Everything in Between
Reading Time: 7 minutesLooking for the best mini PC in 2025? This guide compares top ready-to-use models for every budget and use case, including work, gaming, and home setups. See which system delivers the best performance for your money.
Hardening Your Ubuntu Server: Lessons From a Real Intrusion Attempt
Reading Time: 9 minutesA step-by-step guide to hardening your Ubuntu server after detecting suspicious traffic. Learn how to audit services, lock down unnecessary ports, and apply essential security measures every admin should know.