Hacks. Page 2.

Still using browser as "default browser"?

When managing multiple browsers on your device, it's advisable not to set a default browser. Instead, consider leveraging specialized apps that automate the process of opening links in your preferred browser. These apps can seamlessly handle link management or prompt you to choose the browser that suits your needs for each link.

Desktop 2023: An Evolution of Two and a Half Years.

Two and a half years ago, I shared my initial desk setup on this site (yeah, first post), accompanied by a few thoughts on the significance of customising your workspace to fit your specific requirements. Since then, my desk has undergone a remarkable transformation, with each change serving as a testament to the power of continuous improvement.

Ship Django project as Docker image.

Recently I needed to deploy inherited Django project. My usual approach would be to ship it as docker container. Since python is not exactly my thing, I googled how to. Unfortunately there was no simple and clean tutorial. So I wrote it (with Gunincorn and Nginx to be production ready).

Change your default browser!

Are you a tech-savvy Mac user? Then you'll love this solution: change your default browser to an app that's not even a browser at all! Let me explain the problem: when you receive incoming messages with links, you want to be able to open them easily by clicking, but sometimes you'd like certain links to open in Chrome (like Google Meet) and others in Safari (like Medium.com). Read further to learn how to do this.

Playwright, end to end testing tool done right.

End-to-end testing is essential, especially when considering regression tests. All the platforms I've used in the past feel dated, as though I'm using Windows 95. Recently, while experimenting with Svelte, I came across Playwright. It's amazing! There's hardly any learning curve, and it's all integrated into my IDE. Give it a try - you won't regret it!

Learn FlexBox in minutes.

A few years ago, I conducted a session with individuals who were beginning their journey as front-end developers. It was quite surprising to me that they were having difficulty understanding FlexBox. To assist them, I created this demo using TailwindCSS classes - it might be of help to you too!