Blending Innovation and Expertise in Computing – From Network Security to Software Development and 3D Printing https://laswitchtech.com/ 2026-05-01T05:38:35+00:00 https://laswitchtech.com/ https://laswitchtech.com/_media/wiki/logo.svg text/html 2026-01-14T12:52:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/03/01/index?rev=1768395176&do=diff 03.01. List Plugin Documentation Tested Themed ACL Manager index Add New Page index Advanced DokuWiki index Plain Auth index Avatar index Blockquote index Blog index Bloglinks Bloglinks Bureaucracy index Captcha index Cloud index Comment Syntax Support index Configuration Manager index Copy 2 Clipboard index Cookie Banner index Structured Data index Deny Actions index Diagrams index D… text/html 2024-11-06T19:35:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/04/03/index?rev=1730921757&do=diff 04.03. Fixes Fixes Proposed to Plugin Creators to Complete Compatibility. Plugin Issue Repository Pull Request Status Bloglinks Issue GitHub Repository Pull Request Merged Linkback Issue GitHub Repository Pull Request Merged Task --- GitHub Repository Pull Request Open Bureaucracy Issue GitHub Repository Pull Request Open Tag Sections Issue GitHub Repository Pull Request Open text/html 2026-03-25T16:11:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/index?rev=1774455091&do=diff DokuWiki Source Issues Download Donation Writr Author(s): Louis Ouellet, Anika Henke ---------- This template was converted from the WordPress theme Writr. It was voted for by DokuWiki users from a selection of 19 other WordPress themes to convert. Features * Improve the general aesthetic for a more modern look and consistency 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 2026-02-16T18:27:05+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 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 2025-09-24T23:55:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/router-pi5/index?rev=1758758144&do=diff Source Issues Download Donation Building a Router with RPI5 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- A compact, high-performance home/SMB router built on Raspberry Pi 5 with the Radxa Dual 2.5G Router HAT. Runs on Raspberry Pi OS with a lean Linux stack (ifupdown + iptables + dnsmasq text/html 2024-12-05T13:40:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/ini-configurator/documentation/02/01/index?rev=1733406004&do=diff 02.01. Getting Help General support Having trouble getting INI Configurator working in your project? You can try emailing <support@laswitchtech.com>. Reporting bugs Found a problem with INI Configurator? Feel free to open a ticket on the INI Configurator repository on GitHub, but you should keep a few things in mind: 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 2024-11-05T19:06:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/pyrdpconnect/documentation/installation?rev=1730833591&do=diff Installation Guide ---------- Prerequisites for Running from Source macOS Users PyRDPConnect requires XQuartz to function correctly on macOS. XQuartz is an open-source version of the X.Org X server, a component necessary for running remote desktop applications. text/html 2026-02-16T18:21:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2025/01/20/repurpose-old-printers-using-a-raspberry-pi?rev=1771266079&do=diff Repurpose Old Printers Using a Raspberry Pi Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In this project, we will repurpose an old Canon Color ImageClass MF8350CDN printer using a Raspberry Pi. Since Canon no longer supports Windows 11 for this device, using a Raspberry Pi as a print server allows us to extend the printer’s lifespan. It also enables features such as AirPrint for convenient wireless printing from Apple devices. text/html 2026-02-16T18:21:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2025/01/24/let-s-talk-building-a-modular-php-framework-from-scratch?rev=1771266067&do=diff Let's Talk - Building a Modular PHP Framework from Scratch Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Have you ever worked with popular PHP frameworks like CakePHP or Symfony and thought, “I wonder how these were built?” PHP frameworks can be tremendous time-savers, but they are truly powerful only when you know them inside and out. Developing your own mini-framework can be a great learning exercise, giving you deeper insight into best practices, modularity, and maintainability. text/html 2024-12-06T18:11:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/about?rev=1733508704&do=diff About You will find a brief summary below. An official resume is available in English and French upon request. From a very young age, I have been fascinated by computers. I built my first website at age 12 and the first book I bought was about Microsoft Office Access 2000. My knowledge and experience in programming come from a desire to learn the subject and experimenting since I was 12. I chose to study in network administration and security because I didn't have much knowledge of this aspect… 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 2025-12-30T16:50:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/pyrdpconnect/index?rev=1767113459&do=diff Source Issues Download Donation PyRDPConnect Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- PyRDPConnect is a cross-platform Python application designed to provide a sleek, modern, and efficient front-end interface for connecting to Remote Desktop (RDP) sessions. Built with PyQt5, the application supports both macOS and Linux, offering an intuitive and user-friendly experience for users who need to manage RDP connections across multiple environments. text/html 2024-11-05T19:06:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/pyrdpconnect/documentation/thinclient?rev=1730833591&do=diff Setup as a Thin-Client ---------- Here is how you can convert a Raspberry Pi or Debian into a thin-client using PyRDPConnect. curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/LaswitchTech/PyRDPConnect/refs/heads/dev/setup.sh -o setup.sh bash setup.sh Security Considerations text/html 2026-02-16T18:22:40+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/11/29/announcing-mysql-ini-configurator-simplifying-mysql-configuration-management?rev=1771266160&do=diff Announcing MySQL INI Configurator - Simplifying MySQL Configuration Management Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Today, I am thrilled to introduce my latest open-source project, MySQL INI Configurator. This lightweight yet powerful GUI tool aims to make editing MySQL’s my.ini configuration files intuitive and hassle-free. Whether you’re a database administrator or a developer, the tool ensures you can manage your configuration settings without getting lost in endless lines of code. text/html 2026-02-16T18:23:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/11/12/adding-new-features/updates-to-writr-v2024-11-12?rev=1771266189&do=diff Adding New Features: Updates to Writr v2024-11-12 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In this update, I'm thrilled to introduce some new features to the Writr theme, aimed at enhancing functionality and user experience. Each addition was thoughtfully crafted, and I hope these features will provide you with greater ease and enjoyment. text/html 2024-12-05T19:02:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/ini-configurator/documentation/01/01/index?rev=1733425320&do=diff 01.01. Basic Usage This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and customizing the INI Configurator to create your own configuration editor application. The configurator allows you to design a custom graphical interface for managing .ini files by modifying fields and constants. 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 2024-11-05T19:06:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/02/05/index?rev=1730833591&do=diff 02.05. Color Schemes The original WordPress theme came with 6 different colour schemes. Those can easily be achieved by changing the theme_color and theme_color_alt values in your local style.ini to the following: Color Scheme theme_color theme_color_alt text/html 2024-11-05T19:06:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/pyrdpconnect/documentation/development?rev=1730833591&do=diff Development Environment Setup ---------- Prerequisites - macOS Ensure you are using Python 3.6 or later. You can check your Python version with: python3 --version Then, install the necessary dependencies: brew install python brew install python3 brew install freerdp 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 2026-02-16T18:27:19+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 2026-02-16T18:25:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/01/31/how-to-disable-telemetry-on-windows-11?rev=1771266330&do=diff How to disable Telemetry on Windows 11 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Windows 11, like its predecessors, includes telemetry features that collect data on how you use the operating system. While this data is used to improve Windows performance and services, many users are concerned about privacy and prefer to limit the amount of data shared. This guide will walk you through the steps to disable telemetry features on your Windows 11 system, giving you more control over your data. text/html 2026-02-16T18:26:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/10/30/enhancing-dokuwiki-with-an-email-script-for-the-bureaucracy-plugin?rev=1771266414&do=diff Enhancing DokuWiki with an Email Script for the Bureaucracy Plugin Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Enhance your DokuWiki experience with a powerful email script for the Bureaucracy Plugin. This script streamlines communication, ensuring efficient data management and user interaction within your DokuWiki. 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 2026-02-16T18:22:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/11/29/how-to-publish-a-remote-application-using-windows-server-rds?rev=1771266150&do=diff How to Publish a Remote Application using Windows Server RDS Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In today’s fast-paced, remote-friendly world, businesses are increasingly relying on tools that enable seamless access to applications from anywhere. Windows Server Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is a robust solution that allows organizations to centralize application management while providing users with secure and efficient access to their work tools. With RDS, you can publish individual applicat… text/html 2024-12-06T13:26:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/ini-configurator/documentation/04/index?rev=1733491573&do=diff 04. Changelog text/html 2024-11-05T19:06:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/02/01/index?rev=1730833591&do=diff 02.01. Site Identity Logo You can change the logo, favicon and apple touch icon the same way as for the dokuwiki template. Namespace Logo If you enable doLogoChangesByNamespace in the template's configuration, Writr will use the closest logo as the site logo. Namespace Logos can be added using the media library. To show a different logo in a namespace, just make sure to add the custom text/html 2024-11-05T19:06:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/02/03/index?rev=1730833591&do=diff 02.03. Sidebar The content of a standard sidebar as configured in Configuration Setting: sidebar will be added between the navigation and the tools list. text/html 2024-11-05T19:06:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/02/04/index?rev=1730833591&do=diff 02.04. Included Hooks Include hooks allow you to add additional HTML or PHP to the template without modifying any of the template files themselves. This template supports the same include hooks as the dokuwiki template. text/html 2024-11-05T19:06:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/02/06/index?rev=1730833591&do=diff 02.06. Content Width The width of the content area can be adjusted with the content_width variable in the style.ini. Since DokuWiki version 2015-08-10 “Detritus” you can do that more easily with the styling plugin over the admin interface. This is limited to px size. text/html 2024-11-06T19:36:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/04/01/index?rev=1730921782&do=diff 04.01. Changelog