Category: Tech

  • Setting up Push-to-Deploy with git – Kris Jordan

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    I first set up a push-to-deploy system with git and puppet for a side project a few years back. It worked so well I transitioned my company’s development process onto it for all of our new projects starting last year. It offers the simplicity of the “push-to-deploy” model Heroku pioneered, with full control and flexibility…

  • Setup .dev root domain for local web development on mac

    Setup .dev root domain for local web development on mac

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    Terminal commands for setting up a .dev root domain on your Mac OS X 10.9+ for local development. Homebrew ruby -e “$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)” dnsmasq brew install dnsmasq cd $(brew –prefix) mkdir etc echo ‘address=/.dev/127.0.0.1’ > etc/dnsmasq.conf sudo cp -v $(brew –prefix dnsmasq)/homebrew.mxcl.dnsmasq.plist /Library/LaunchDaemons sudo launchctl load -w /Library/LaunchDaemons/homebrew.mxcl.dnsmasq.plist sudo mkdir /etc/resolver sudo bash -c…

  • Comcast vs Consolidated Communications Internet Speed Test

    Comcast vs Consolidated Communications Internet Speed Test

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    I’m all about getting the fastest Internet available if it’s at a reasonable price. With so many devices these days connected to the Internet, it’s hard not to live without it and the connection speed is definitely important. Who’s got time to wait around on a slow connection? I’ve had Comcast Xfinity Internet with Blast! Speed…