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Why I Started?
Community PHP security
November 30, 2025

Why I Started?

For the past few years, a big part of my life has been the WordPress community in Islamabad. When we started the local WordPress Community, we also created a WhatsApp...
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The Journey of WordCamps in Pakistan: From Zero Meetups to a Thriving Community
Community WordPress
October 25, 2025

The Journey of WordCamps in Pakistan: From Zero Meetups to a Thriving Community

A personal story of how WordCamps began in Pakistan. From the first small meetup in Islamabad to the biggest WordCamp in 2025, this article shares the challenges, milestones, and community spirit that built the foundation for future WordCamp Pakistan events.
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How I Accidentally Bricked and Then Resurrected My Old MacBook Pro — Thanks to Rosetta!
MacOS security Ubuntu
October 7, 2025

How I Accidentally Bricked and Then Resurrected My Old MacBook Pro — Thanks to Rosetta!

What started as a simple plan to wipe my old MacBook turned into a wild adventure involving failed macOS installs, Ubuntu driver chaos, and a surprising Rosetta discovery that brought it all back to life
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Helping a Friend Recover a Hacked Website: The Safe Cleanup Playbook
hack PHP security
August 29, 2025

Helping a Friend Recover a Hacked Website: The Safe Cleanup Playbook

Story: Today a friend pinged me in a panic: his website was hacked and malware kept showing up even after a restore. I gave him a few quick steps to...
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From City Desk to Farmhouse Life: Resetting My Work–Health Balance
Farmhouse fitness Health
August 29, 2025

From City Desk to Farmhouse Life: Resetting My Work–Health Balance

TL;DR: I have been working online since 2009. Years at a desk led to shoulder strain and recurring digestive discomfort. Treadmills and park runs weren’t consistent. Moving from a small...
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Chasing a 502 on /wp-json: when headers get too big
PHP WebServer WordPress
August 27, 2025

Chasing a 502 on /wp-json: when headers get too big

Recently I came across a 502 Bad Gateway on a WordPress REST endpoint, which I had to fix: Stack: Nginx + PHP-FPM behind CloudFront. At first it looked like the...
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August 24, 2025

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