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How to Fix Safari HTTPS Error on Bose Soundbar to Connect to WiFi

Some older IoT devices had quirky ways to connect to WiFi. My Bose Soundbar 700 and several others from era (e.g. label printers) have dedicated web UI that are only for connecting to a home WiFi during initial setup. The solution would have worked, if the modern browsers weren’t mandating HTTPS even on the LAN.…

How to Troubleshoot PS5 Screen Cutting Off Intermittently

Because the issue is primarily based on HDMI and the integration of HDMI on PS5, there doesn’t seem to be a solid answer. So the purpose of the post is in documenting what I found and sharing a fix, though not the most ideal, I used. Perhaps Sony may be able to create a firmware…

How to Turn off Korean Public Alert on iOS

I’ve seen this question thousands of times. Korean authorities issue too many alerts, and many of them do not require immediate attentions. Amber alert, one which I would prefer to keep on, is quite meaningless in South Korea, as the alert reaches well past the city limit. Just few days ago, I received an Amber…

How to Add SSL to qBittorrent on Synology

One of the main reasons why I chose qBittorrent was its web UI. However, if you are using qBittorrent from SynoCommunity, chances are, each and every browsers are raising alarms about lack of secure (https) connection. While the risk is negligible if the web UI is correctly set to be accessible only by local users,…

How to Bind Volume Keys to Media on iOS

I’ve stopped using volume keys to control ringtone volumes — one of the few things smartphones have changed. I suppose, in my mind, on a feature phone I took the “phone” to be the default function of the device; whereas, on smartphones, ringtone is just another notification of an app called “phone”. It’s a minor…

How to Band-aid Fix SDR Brightness Glitch on Windows

HDR is all the hype in current generation of displays. I am genuinely looking forward to see more manufacturers and operating systems take advantage of it. It’s quite the standard on the entertainment side of the business. Smart TVs, streaming apps, and consoles are already equipped to handle HDR. I don’t see why it’s not…

How to Troubleshoot USB-C Connection on Dell U2725QE

This is yet another post for safe keeping. I don’t intend to dig deep into what caused it, or let alone start combing through drivers. But I can say two things for certain: a. the same setup worked on macOS without any fixes, so it is an issue on Windows, and b. I’m not entirely…

How to Fix Logi Options+ Not Launching on macOS

This is a PSA for Logitech users. As of Jan 6, 2026 GMT, Logitech has failed to update its app, Logi Options + with a new certificate. If you are having trouble launching the app, there is a temporary solution that will work only on a limited environment (e.g. personal computer, not work computer). Logitech…

How to Fix gdbm Issue for Python 3.14.2 on pyenv

This post is for the documentation purpose. Looking back, most people would immediately find the solution before questioning all the other myriads of avenues of possibilities like I did. Long story short, fixing the problem wasn’t the issue. It was why it happened that boggled my mind. During the installation of Python 3.14.2 through pyenv,…

How to List CPython on Pyenv

Python, with its dominant status, does not have an easy way to install and kickstart the experience for beginners or anyone who simply wishes to run Python scripts. Fortunately, for most modern systems, it comes packaged with some version of Python — which is also inevitably an open invitation for disaster. Python has been changing…

How to Band-aid Fix Bose Portable Speaker Slow or No Charging

I can’t speak for all Bose speakers — this might be an issue only with older models. One I have is SoundLink Revolve II, a cylinder-shaped speaker with an optional charging cradle. I use my speaker to play music or radio (via smartphone app) while showering or doing morning routines. It’s great for what it…

How to Create Project in Reminder via Shortcuts

This one is a ‘reminder’ (no pun intended) for anyone who had migrated over from other task managers. On Apple’s Reminder, you can mimic the project-like behavior (i.e. putting sub actions underneath the parent) by simply dragging what will be a child under the project. In other words, there are GUI implementations of making a…

How to Automatically Create Half-way Timer with Shortcuts

I’ve dreamt of baking in an oven that doesn’t need turning half-way, but it seems such creature is thing of a myth. Even professionals comment they turn their sheets half-way for consistency. My oven, which I often bake in convection mode, should have less cold spots and hot spots, but I can still visibly see…

How to Create iCloud Link under macOS User Folder

My first cloud storage subscription was not iCloud. It meant that when I switched over, I needed to make concessions. One of which was iCloud’s folder location. As far as I understand it, macOS does not allow local iCloud path to be changed from the pre-determined path. And the path itself is not the most…