Fix Video Tearing in Xubuntu with Compton

I love the simplicity of XFCE, but it uses a notoriously garbage window compositor. The thing hasn’t worked correctly on most system configurations for years, and seems abandoned in terms of receiving a proper fix. In my experience, even using cutting-edge XFCE developer PPAs doesn’t do much to address the issue. The problem manifests as… Continue reading Fix Video Tearing in Xubuntu with Compton

Set Up Nginx with Virtual Hosts

Nginx is an amazing web server. Virtual hosts allow for many sites to be piled onto a single server. The following how-to outlines the process of getting WordPress blogs up and running to make the most out of available hardware. Over a dozen sites and millions of page views per month can be hosted on… Continue reading Set Up Nginx with Virtual Hosts

How to Compile Your Own Android Nightlies (and Learn Something in the Process)

Hi everyone! Have you ever wanted to compile your own nightlies, but are too intimidated or “not a dev”? I’ve decided to write a guide about how you too can enter the wonderful world of development. Before we begin, I’m going to say one thing. PLEASE GOOGLE YOUR QUESTION FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFORE… Continue reading How to Compile Your Own Android Nightlies (and Learn Something in the Process)