Default Virtual Host in Apache

If you have multiple domains installed in a virtual host configuration with one IP address in Apache, the IP address may not resolve to the domain you prefer. Let me explain.

For example, you have the following domains running on an Ubuntu Server with one IP address.

abc.com
cde.com
klm.com
xyz.com

All the domains are resolving as expected on the browser.

However, if you type the IP address on the browser, it only defaults to the first domain found in the /etc/apache2/sites-available directory, which is most likely abc.com.

If you want the IP address to default to another domain, such as klm.com for example, you will need to edit the /etc/apache2/httpd.conf file and add the following entries.

<VirtualHost *:80>
ServerName www.klm.com
ServerAlias klm.com
DocumentRoot /var/www/klm.com/www
</VirtualHost>

Those are the only entries you’ll need. Typing the IP address on the browser will now default to the contents of klm.com. All the other domains are still accessible via domain names on the browser.

Twenty Twelve Title Contain No Spaces

There is a conflict between the Twenty Twelve WordPress and the All in One SEO Pack plugin. When the plugin is installed and you happen to be using the Twenty Twelve theme, the result is, there will be no space between your site title and blog title. You’ll notice this if you look at the title bar of your browser. After a couple of searches, I found a fix online. It involves editing the Twenty Twelve functions.php file and commenting out line 185 which contains the code below.

You will need to change:

add_filter( 'wp_title', 'twentytwelve_wp_title', 10, 2 );

and comment out:

// add_filter( 'wp_title', 'twentytwelve_wp_title', 10, 2 );

Also, you need to clear your browser cache to see results.

I’m Officially On Feedly

Since Google decided to shutdown Reader the other day, I decided to migrate over to Feedly. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one. Feedly announced today that there over 500,000 users that have migrated over from Reader. Not a bad pickup for a week.

The main reason I went with Feedly was the interface looks modern and clean. I also like the section “You Might Also Like.” It give users access to feeds similar in content. As long as Feedly keeps their end of the bargain by making the pages snappy, I think most Google Reader users will be happy.

OS X Update 10.8.3

I’m currently updating OS X Mountain Lion on my Mac. The update is 567MB and takes about 15 minutes based on my connection. The OS update includes features and fixes such as:

Redeem iTunes gift cards in the Mac App Store using your Mac’s built-in camera
Boot Camp support for installing Windows 8
Boot Camp support for Macs with a 3TB hard drive
A fix for an issue that could case a file URL to quit apps unexpectedly

And a few more….

Here’s a snapshot of the update.

Screen Shot 2013-03-15 at 1.32.50 PM

For detailed info about the update, visit the following links:

Google Reader Shutting Down

In a move that surprised no one, Google announced today that they are taking down Google Reader on July 1, 2013. Google Reader is a RSS (Really Simple Syndication) reader used for subscribing to news, magazines, blogs and websites. Since Google Reader is shutting down in a couple of months, here are some alternatives to Google Reader that you might want to try.

Kindle Fire Price Cuts

Amazon just cut prices for the Kindle Fire. The breakdown.

Kindle Fire 8.9 inch HD 4G LTE — $399
Kindle Fire 8.9 inch — $269
Fire HD 7 inch — $199
Fire 7 inch — $159

Checking MD5 Hash on a Mac

When you download a file from a website, they usually come with a 128 bit hash the called MD5 hash. The 32 digit hash is used to check for the integrity of the file to make sure the file hasn’t been altered in any way. So, how do you check MD5 hash on the Mac OS? Open up your Terminal and type the following:

md5 linux.iso

The MD5 command will spit out a 12b bit hash that you can compare it with on a website’s download page. If the hash match, then the file’s integrity is intact. If it doesn’t match, then the file has been altered and compromised. Get rid of it. You never know what’s in it.

350 Square Foot Apartment

I once lived on 440 square foot studio. It was small. I can’t imagine living in a 350 square foot apartment, but this is pretty cool. It has 8 functional rooms. The pull down bed, movable divider and guest room are its best features. The solar charger is a great idea. This bit was featured in Gizmodo a couple months back, but it’s still worth a watch.

$2.45 Settlement

You know what makes my day? Receiving a $2.45 settlement check from the mail. I’m not exactly sure what I’m going to do with my new found wealth. I have to really think about this one for a little while. Maybe contact my money manager. The funny thing is, I have no idea what the settlement is all about. It’s probably a credit card company overcharging its customers.

Are class actions suits even worth the trouble since all I got was a measly $2.45. It’s a boon for lawyers though. They probably raked in $2.45 million in fees, while single individuals like me get a measly $2.45. It’s not even equal to the lost fees I overpaid the credit card company. The credit card company could have just avoided litigation and sent everyone a $40 check. Cut out those lawyers acting as middlemen.

Well, I don’t want to sound ungrateful. So, here it is. Thanks for the tall Starbucks coffee.

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