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How to Add Commas to Numbers in PHP (Thousands Separator)
I ran into a small-but-annoying issue while displaying prices: I needed to add commas to numbers in PHP so amounts…
How to Set a Variable in Laravel Blade Templates (With Examples)
I hit a common beginner snag in Laravel: I needed to set a variable in Laravel Blade and I wasn’t…
How to Add CSS Print Styles for Printer and Print Screen
I ran into a surprisingly common problem while working on a few WordPress sites: the page looked great on screen,…
Fix CyberPanel Too Many Redirects (ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS) for Laravel Subdomain
I hit a weird issue while setting up a Laravel subdomain on CyberPanel: the site kept jumping to a 404.html…
How I Fixed Composer Dependency Errors Using the –ignore-platform-reqs Flag (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you work with PHP projects long enough, you’ll eventually run into a Composer update that just refuses to cooperate.…
How to Transfer Discourse to a New Server on AlmaLinux (Backup + Restore, Step-by-Step)
I recently had to move a self-hosted Discourse forum from an old server to a brand-new VPS running AlmaLinux. The…
How I Installed Discourse on AlmaLinux (Docker Method, Step-by-Step)
I needed a fresh Discourse install on an AlmaLinux server while I was reorganizing my infrastructure. Most guides assume Ubuntu,…
Install Docker on AlmaLinux: Step-by-Step (Docker CE + Compose)
I had to install Docker on AlmaLinux recently because I was setting up a fresh server for a few self-hosted…
Change Welcome Message on Ubuntu VPS (MOTD + SSH Banner)
When I first logged into my Ubuntu VPS, the server greeted me with a big text “logo” and a welcome…
Automatic Logout Timeout for Command Line in Ubuntu (TMOUT 300s)
A while ago I left an SSH session open on my Ubuntu VPS while I went to do something “for…