Author: Dave Farquhar

Add SSL to WordPress

Dave Farquhar Apache, security, Wordpress
Add SSL to WordPress

I had to add SSL to WordPress recently. I’d tried it before without success, but this time it was surprisingly easy. My downtime was minutes, at most, and I saw a small bump in traffic within days.

My walkthrough assumes you are running WordPress on Linux and you have shell access. It will be different on other setups.

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Bavarian Inn, St. Louis

Dave Farquhar St. Louis
Bavarian Inn, St. Louis

I’ve driven past the old building dozens of times. An old-style restaurant building still stands at 3016 Arsenal, with a faded sign across the street that reads, “Bavarian Inn. Free Parking. Customers only.” Here’s what little I can find on the story of the Bavarian Inn, St. Louis.

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Atari 5200 power supply specs

Dave Farquhar Retro Gaming

The ill-fated Atari 5200 doesn’t use the same power supply as the more popular Atari 2600. If you need a replacement power supply, here are Atari 5200 power supply specs that will work.

There are any number of common power supplies from other consoles that will fit, but most of them will damage the console, so you have to be careful.

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George Brett rookie card value

Dave Farquhar Baseball
George Brett rookie card value

I grew up watching George Brett play baseball, so he’s one of my favorite players of all time. So it stands to reason that his 1975 Topps rookie card is one of my favorite baseball cards of all time. If you have one and you’re curious about George Brett rookie card value, I can give you an estimate.

George Brett was the greatest American League third baseman of his generation, and the fifth greatest of all time according to WAR. He starred for the Royals from 1973 to 1993, winning three batting titles, an MVP award, a gold glove, and making 13 All-Star appearances. He played his entire career for the Kansas City Royals.

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Hosting your own web server at home

Dave Farquhar Servers and Networking
Hosting your own web server at home

Hosting your own web server at home isn’t for everyone, but I’ve been doing it for the better part of two decades now. I think it’s good operational experience. My stories of running my own web server get mixed reactions at work, but some people certainly take interest in my experience dealing with it, especially since such stories tend to be rare from a security professional. I think hosting my own web server helps me stay in touch with the rest of the IT world.

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Velvet Freeze Ice Cream history

Dave Farquhar Retail, St. Louis
Velvet Freeze Ice Cream history

Old timers in St. Louis and Kansas City talk sometimes about Velvet Freeze, a St. Louis-based chain of ice cream stores. One Velvet Freeze ice cream store remains in the north St. Louis suburb of Jennings, and a few other reminders of the chain remain around St. Louis and Kansas City, but it’s mostly a memory now. Here’s a look back at Velvet Freeze history.

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Commodore 64 value

Dave Farquhar Retro Computing
Commodore 64 value

The Commodore 64 is the most popular computer model of all time. That also means it’s the most common vintage computer, but high demand and parts scarcity drives up its value. If you’re wondering how much your Commodore 64 is worth or want a price check on Commodore 64 value, read on.

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HO scale vs O scale trains

Dave Farquhar model railroading
HO scale vs O scale trains

HO scale vs O scale: which should you choose? Both model train scales have been around a very long time and have a loyal following. Both definitely have pros and cons. Here’s a comparison between two popular model train scales so you can make the right decision which one will work for you.

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Best brand of paint for rental property

Dave Farquhar Landlording
Best brand of paint for rental property

The best brand of paint for rental property depends on a couple of things. But you definitely can make your life easier by choosing the right paint, primer, and supplies. Here’s my experience with painting rental property.

I actually care a lot more about the brand of primer and the grade of supplies. Here’s why.

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Baseball card brands

Dave Farquhar Baseball
Baseball card brands

Baseball cards have existed in one form or another since at least 1863. Baseball cards really picked up steam in the late 19th century. And in the 20th century a large number of baseball card brands emerged.

Here’s a look at the most popular baseball card brands of all time.

Note: Many sets from before 1930 are known by Jefferson Burdick’s alphanumerical classification rather than brand. That’s why you won’t see many pre-1933 brands in this list.

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