Welcome to DIYBlindGuy.com, your ultimate destination for a diverse range of DIY projects, curated by none other than the blind guy himself. Nestled on the stunning Central California coast, I’m passionate about sharing my love for DIY with fellow enthusiasts like you.
From cultivating vibrant gardens in the unique coastal climate to sprucing up your living space with home improvement projects, from navigating the digital realm with computers, macOS, and Linux to diving into the world of electronics and amateur radio, there’s something here for everyone.
As a licensed HAM operator with the call sign KI6JRK, I bring a distinctive perspective to the DIY community. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, I’m here to provide invaluable resources, step-by-step guides, and helpful tips to empower you on your DIY journey.
Stay tuned for a plethora of content, including detailed DIY projects, insightful HOWTOs, and handy tips and tricks. Plus, keep an eye out for accompanying videos, offering visual guidance and inspiration.
Don’t forget to check out my youtube channel. for even more DIY goodness and to subscribe for the latest updates and tutorials. Let’s embark on this creative journey together and make something extraordinary happen!
Recent Projects / Howtos / Tips
Ubuntu 24.04 Base Server Setup - Step 1: Download Ubuntu 24.04 Server Download the latest Ubuntu 24.04 Server ISO from the official Ubuntu releases page and create a bootable USB drive. Step 2: Install Ubuntu 24.04 Server Boot from the installation media and proceed with the … Continue reading Configure Proxmox 8.x for a Low Power Home Lab Server - Introduction I’ve been using low power CPUs for some time. This has caused some issues when I’ve needed more CPU processing power. My goal is to move to more power hungry CPUs but still try and save power. To this … Continue reading How to Upgrade PHP Packages on Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04 - Background Managing PHP versions is crucial for maintaining compatibility, security, and performance of web applications. Ubuntu often provides multiple PHP versions, but upgrading packages across versions can be tedious. This script simplifies the process by automating package upgrades, switching the … Continue reading How To Configure a DNS Proxy on Ubuntu 22.04 - Introduction As you know it all begins with a story. My story is I didn’t want my DNS server directly connected to the internet. I wanted something basic and easy to use. Say hello to dnsproxy. Its a basic and … Continue reading Add a GUI To Your JAMF Pro Workflows Using Bash and Swift Dialog - Introduction As you navigate your Jamf Pro journey, you might find the need for a graphical user interface (GUI) to streamline your workflows. I faced a similar challenge with smaller workflows that required time to execute, where providing users with … Continue reading Ubuntu 22.04 – Extending the root partition - Introduction I run several virtual machines based on Ubuntu. I create a base image that is cloned when I need a new virtual machine. Since most of my VMs don’t need a large disk image I keep the base image … Continue reading HOWTO Ubuntu 22.04 Virtual Web Hosting With Apache, PHP, vsFTPD and Let’s Encrypt - Introduction The focus of this howto is for those users who need to host their own domains and maybe a few customer domains. This is not aimed at being used for mass web hosting. There are many ways to do … Continue reading Howto Ubuntu 22.04 Base Server Setup - Introduction All of our servers will start with this install. This base server is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Server. I don’t explain much in the howto so if you have a question leave a comment or use Google. Downloading … Continue reading HOWTO: Change Thin LVM to Directory Storage in Proxmox 7.x - Introduction In Proxmox 7.x LVM thin is the default local storage for VMs. However I prefer the old method of directory based storage for local storage. You can find this information in the proxmox wiki. These are my terse notes … Continue reading Configure Proxmox 7.x for a Low Power Home Server - Introduction I’ve been using low power CPUs for some time. This has caused some issues when I’ve needed more CPU processing power. My goal is to move to more power hungry CPUs but still try and save power. To this … Continue reading