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How to fix the `SQLSTATE[HY000] [1524] Plugin 'mysql_native_password' is not loaded` errors caused in MySQL 8.4 no longer enabling the `mysql_native_password` plugin by default.

I’ve owned a lot of gaming hardware throughout my life. The NES was technically my first gaming console but the SNES is where my gaming journey really began. I had a Sega Genesis at one …

I learned on Monday that my friend Duke Parrish died from catching up on his wife's My­Insta­Tik­Face­Linked­Me­Pin­Book­Space­Tok­In­Gram­We­Trest feed. He died on October 31st. Hallowe'en. He was five days younger than I. It wasn't a sudden …

One of the most interesting aspects of SwiftUI, at least from an architectural perspective, is how it essentially treats views as data. After all, a SwiftUI view isn’t a direct representation of the pixels that …

I came up with a really slick trick to write E2E tests that deal with sending/receiving emails recently. This is the sort of thing that seems like it's probably usually sort of a nightmare — …

When I started blogging again in 2020, I was using my work computer as my home computer was non-operational. Recently work appropriately increased security on the computers (which I fully endorse) so that I can …

This eventually does get around to IndyCar, so please bear with me. Most regular readers here know that I am a die-hard Tennessee Volunteer fan. I grew up a Vols fan all my life, and …

My 2025 calendars are now available! I have put together some of my favourite recent photographs into a 11″x17″ (28cm x 43cm) calendar. Included are 12 photographs of landscape, wildlife, and nature scenes from British …

[Because apparently one self-congratulatory post this year wasn’t enough] A few months ago, I wrote about some academic recognition that came my way, noting how “time in the field” eventually leads to certain accolades. Well, …

Data loss is one of the most terrifying experiences to encounter in our digital lives, and so it’s no surprise that iPhone and iPad users who encountered a recent issue with iCloud Notes disappearing from …

I recently guested on The Incomparable to talk about one of my favorite science fiction movies, "Pitch Black" (2000).Host Antony Johnston with Erika Ensign, Tony Sindelar, and Todd Vaziri. Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Keith David, …

In this post we’ll read a wonderful autumn-themed poem by one of my favourite authors, Sarah Orne Jewett. Describing the scenery surrounding her hometown of South Berwick, Maine, the poet paints the picture of beauty …

This was a recommendation from @thene so I bought it blind. It was, as it turned out, nothing at all like I was expecting from the cover or the title! This is entirely my fault …

The Sail Loft — Gillespie Yunnie

Using Mailpit as my default MTA Three years ago I blogged about Using Mailhog as my default MTA and that worked great for me. However, Mailhog development seems to be stalled and it had occasional …