Blending Innovation and Expertise in Computing – From Network Security to Software Development and 3D Printing https://laswitchtech.com/ 2026-06-04T19:20:16+00:00 https://laswitchtech.com/ https://laswitchtech.com/_media/wiki/logo.svg text/html 2026-03-25T15:28:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2026/03/24/pinas-v2-design-progress-hdd-cage-and-caddies-validated?rev=1774452533&do=diff PiNAS v2 – Design Progress (HDD Cage & Caddies Validated) Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- PiNAS is back — and this time, it’s more than just an iteration. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been deep into redesigning my Raspberry Pi-based NAS from the ground up. What started as a simple idea quickly turned into a series of design challenges, print tests, and unexpected lessons. text/html 2026-03-23T13:47:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2026/02/14/rediscovering-engineering-through-3d-printing?rev=1774273634&do=diff Rediscovering Engineering Through 3D Printing Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- I didn’t buy a 3D printer to print toys. I bought it to prototype systems. In early October, I added a BambuLab P1S to my lab. Most people start with a Benchy — a calibration cube, a cable clip, something small and forgiving. I opened FreeCAD and started designing a NAS enclosure from scratch. text/html 2026-03-26T15:33:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/01/01/index?rev=1774539191&do=diff 01.01. Formatting Syntax DokuWiki supports some simple markup language, which tries to make the datafiles to be as readable as possible. This page contains all possible syntax you may use when editing the pages. Simply have a look at the source of this page by pressing text/html 2024-11-06T18:51:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/reversesum/documentation/index?rev=1730919096&do=diff Usage Guide The ReverseSUM web application is a simple yet powerful tool for calculating the reverse sums of a given value. This guide will walk you through the installation and usage process, ensuring that you can get up and running with the application quickly. The only requirement for hosting ReverseSUM is an Apache server, making it easy to deploy in most environments. text/html 2026-02-16T18:27:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2023/12/18/how-to-disable-low-voltage-notification-on-your-raspberry-pi?rev=1771266465&do=diff How to Disable Low Voltage Notification on Your Raspberry Pi Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- If you're a Raspberry Pi enthusiast, you've probably encountered the pesky low voltage warning at some point. This warning, while helpful in some scenarios, can be a nuisance, especially if you're confident in your power supply's capabilities or are in the middle of a critical project. Today, we'll guide you through the simple process of disabling this low voltage notification on your Raspberry Pi… text/html 2026-02-16T18:27:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/10/08/how-to-build-a-ticketing-system?rev=1771266425&do=diff How to Build a Simple Ticketing System in DokuWiki Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Ticketing systems are invaluable tools for managing tasks, issues, or support requests in an organized and efficient way. Whether you are running a help desk or just need a way to track internal issues, a ticketing system provides a centralized method to manage communication and resolve problems promptly. In this tutorial, we will guide you through building a simple ticketing system using text/html 2026-02-16T18:24:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/11/07/git-let-s-talk-about-it?rev=1771266276&do=diff Git --- Let's talk about it Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- First off, I’ll be the first to admit: I’m no Git expert. I’m a beginner and still learning, but I wanted to write this article to share what I know so far and hopefully help others who are just starting out. I’ve really only been using Git consistently since last year, primarily as a backup solution for my projects. But I’ve come to realize that Git is far more than a simple backup tool. It’s a powerful asset for managing projec… text/html 2025-12-16T18:18:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2025/02/03/let-s-talk-building-a-modular-php-framework-part-3?rev=1765909135&do=diff Let's Talk - Building a Modular PHP Framework part 3 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In this third installment of our Building a Modular PHP Framework series, we will cover: * Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) * API and Endpoint creation text/html 2024-12-05T20:05:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/ini-configurator/index?rev=1733429126&do=diff Source Issues Download Donation INI Configurator Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- INI Configurator is a lightweight and user-friendly GUI application designed for configuring .ini files. The application allows users to seamlessly edit and manage configuration settings with a collapsible section-based interface, ensuring clarity and simplicity even with complex configuration files. The source code may be used to build similar applications for other configuration files. text/html 2024-11-29T00:30:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/mysql-ini-configurator/index?rev=1732840215&do=diff Source Issues Download Donation MySQL INI Configurator Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- MySQL INI Configurator is a lightweight and user-friendly GUI application designed for configuring my.ini files. The application allows users to seamlessly edit and manage configuration settings with a collapsible section-based interface, ensuring clarity and simplicity even with complex configuration files. text/html 2026-03-25T16:26:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/pinas/index?rev=1774456006&do=diff Source Issues Download Donation PiNAS Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- PiNAS is a compact, modular, 3D-printable Network Attached Storage system designed around the Raspberry Pi platform. It blends functional engineering with an angular, industrial design inspired by modern embedded hardware. The goal is simple: build a powerful, customizable NAS that looks as intentional as it performs. text/html 2024-11-07T20:51:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/reversesum/index?rev=1731012671&do=diff Demo Source Issues Download Donation ReverseSUM Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- This web application is a versatile tool designed to find all possible combinations of individual line values that match given target totals. Users can input lists of totals and individual values, and the application will determine which combinations of values add up to each total. This is particularly useful for reconciling invoice lines, budget calculations, or any situation requiring a reverse sum brea… text/html 2026-02-16T18:27:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2023/12/18/how-to-install-dokuwiki-on-a-lamp-server?rev=1771266439&do=diff How to Install DokuWiki on a LAMP Server Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Today, we'll explore how to set up DokuWiki, a versatile and easy-to-use wiki software, on a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) server. This guide is ideal for those looking to create a personal or professional wiki without the complexity of larger platforms. text/html 2026-02-16T18:27:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2023/12/18/how-to-restart-a-network-interface-on-a-raspberry-pi?rev=1771266451&do=diff How to Restart a Network Interface on a Raspberry Pi Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In the world of Raspberry Pi, ensuring a stable and reliable network connection is crucial for various projects and applications. Whether you are managing a home automation system, setting up a personal server, or experimenting with IoT devices, the ability to restart your network interface can be incredibly handy. This simple yet effective procedure can resolve connectivity issues and refresh your networ… text/html 2026-02-16T18:26:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/01/31/how-to-skip-the-network-setup-on-the-initial-setup-of-windows-11?rev=1771266384&do=diff How to skip the network setup during the initial setup of Windows 11 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Setting up a new Windows 11 computer is an exciting process, but not everyone has immediate access to an internet connection. Whether you're in a remote location, having network issues, or you simply prefer to set up your computer without connecting to the internet, Microsoft has included an option within Windows 11 to bypass the network setup during the initial configuration. This can be … text/html 2026-02-16T18:20:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2025/01/28/let-s-talk-building-a-modular-php-framework-part-2?rev=1771266048&do=diff Let's Talk - Building a Modular PHP Framework part 2 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Time for part 2! In our previous part, we set up the groundwork of our modular PHP framework. This time, we will focus on expanding its capabilities to support the following objectives: text/html 2026-03-23T22:25:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2026/03/22/when-it-s-not-the-network-an-rdp-investigation-that-led-elsewhere?rev=1774304705&do=diff When It’s Not the Network: An RDP Investigation That Led Elsewhere Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In a recent deployment, I was asked to investigate unstable Remote Desktop (RDP) sessions to a remote server accessed over a site-to-site VPN. text/html 2026-02-16T18:23:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/11/08/enhancing-tablet-responsiveness/updates-to-writr-v2024-11-08?rev=1771266210&do=diff Enhancing Tablet Responsiveness: Updates to Writr v2024-11-08 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In our last update to Writr, we focused on optimizing the mobile experience. This time, we’re shifting our attention to enhancing the tablet experience. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new: