Rick Cogley
@cogley.jp
I've been sticking out like a sore thumb in Japan since 1987! 日本語もOK ☞ I'm founder and Co-RD at eSolia.com ☜ I ❤️ family life, Maru the Shiba, blogging, coding, hiking.
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Rick Cogley
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· May 8
Version 3 of the static site generator Lume was released after a Herculean dev cycle. It’s an incredibly flexible and powerful SSG written in Typescript by Óscar Otero.
Reposted by Rick Cogley
Lume has a new logo!
A blog to follow the updates of Lume, the static site generator for Deno
lume.land
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Gosh what an exciting World Series. Dodgers and Blue Jays were both stellar and it was a nail biter until the end! Congrats LAD! 💦⚾️
November 2, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Gosh what an exciting World Series. Dodgers and Blue Jays were both stellar and it was a nail biter until the end! Congrats LAD! 💦⚾️
Exciting World Series this year! On to game 7! 🏟️⚾️
November 1, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Exciting World Series this year! On to game 7! 🏟️⚾️
When you change your domain’s DNS (NS records), you can flush the records in major DNS providers to force a quicker propagation:
Cloudflare: https://1.1.1.1/purge-cache/
Google: https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/cache
OpenDNS: https://cachecheck.opendns.com/
Cloudflare: https://1.1.1.1/purge-cache/
Google: https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/cache
OpenDNS: https://cachecheck.opendns.com/
1.1.1.1 — One of the Internet’s Fastest, Privacy-First DNS Resolver
1.1.1.1
October 26, 2025 at 5:20 AM
When you change your domain’s DNS (NS records), you can flush the records in major DNS providers to force a quicker propagation:
Cloudflare: https://1.1.1.1/purge-cache/
Google: https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/cache
OpenDNS: https://cachecheck.opendns.com/
Cloudflare: https://1.1.1.1/purge-cache/
Google: https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/cache
OpenDNS: https://cachecheck.opendns.com/
Reposted by Rick Cogley
📣 New Blog Post
Have you ever experienced a situation where the network suddenly stops working?
This article covers the steps to try when neither Wi-Fi nor wired connections work, how to rebuild your network, and tips to prevent it from happening again.
Have you ever experienced a situation where the network suddenly stops working?
This article covers the steps to try when neither Wi-Fi nor wired connections work, how to rebuild your network, and tips to prevent it from happening again.
How to Fix a PC That Won’t Connect to the Internet
Your PC suddenly can't connect to the internet? Neither Wi-Fi nor Ethernet is working? This article explains specific recovery steps, including how to res…
blog.esolia.pro
October 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📣 New Blog Post
Have you ever experienced a situation where the network suddenly stops working?
This article covers the steps to try when neither Wi-Fi nor wired connections work, how to rebuild your network, and tips to prevent it from happening again.
Have you ever experienced a situation where the network suddenly stops working?
This article covers the steps to try when neither Wi-Fi nor wired connections work, how to rebuild your network, and tips to prevent it from happening again.
Reposted by Rick Cogley
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Lume 3.1 has been released!!
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Take a look to the post for more info:
https://lume.land/blog/posts/lume-3-1-0/
Lume 3.1 has been released!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Take a look to the post for more info:
https://lume.land/blog/posts/lume-3-1-0/
Lume 3.1.0 - Alexandre Bóveda
A blog to follow the updates of Lume, the static site generator for Deno
lume.land
October 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Lume 3.1 has been released!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Take a look to the post for more info:
https://lume.land/blog/posts/lume-3-1-0/
Lume 3.1 has been released!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Take a look to the post for more info:
https://lume.land/blog/posts/lume-3-1-0/
Visited Osaka Expo 2025 on 6 Sept with 220,000 others. It was hot and crowded but ultimately a good time thanks to A’s planning and a little luck.
September 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Visited Osaka Expo 2025 on 6 Sept with 220,000 others. It was hot and crowded but ultimately a good time thanks to A’s planning and a little luck.
We have the J-ALERT disaster warning system here in Japan which pushes mobile alerts regarding quakes, floods etc. It makes a big racket when a train car of phones get an alert! 💥
September 5, 2025 at 6:22 AM
We have the J-ALERT disaster warning system here in Japan which pushes mobile alerts regarding quakes, floods etc. It makes a big racket when a train car of phones get an alert! 💥
A and I are heading to Osaka to visit the Expo. Of course a typhoon was coming up as we were heading down so there was a delay but we are moving now. Oh and there’s a pet bird chirping away. 🚄🐤
September 5, 2025 at 6:11 AM
A and I are heading to Osaka to visit the Expo. Of course a typhoon was coming up as we were heading down so there was a delay but we are moving now. Oh and there’s a pet bird chirping away. 🚄🐤
Reposted by Rick Cogley
The swordfish has few predators in the wild.
Except for the rare penfish, which is said to be mightier.
Except for the rare penfish, which is said to be mightier.
August 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The swordfish has few predators in the wild.
Except for the rare penfish, which is said to be mightier.
Except for the rare penfish, which is said to be mightier.
Reposted by Rick Cogley
📣 New Blog Post
"My PC froze... What should I do?"
Here are 7 simple solutions anyone can try when their computer freezes.
Check out the article here:
"My PC froze... What should I do?"
Here are 7 simple solutions anyone can try when their computer freezes.
Check out the article here:
My Computer Froze! 7 Easy Fixes for Beginners
Here are seven easy fixes that beginners can try when their computer suddenly stops responding.
blog.esolia.pro
June 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
📣 New Blog Post
"My PC froze... What should I do?"
Here are 7 simple solutions anyone can try when their computer freezes.
Check out the article here:
"My PC froze... What should I do?"
Here are 7 simple solutions anyone can try when their computer freezes.
Check out the article here:
Reposted by Rick Cogley
📣 New Blog Post
Is your company’s SharePoint Online migration going smoothly?
“We can’t open the files!” — Sound familiar?
We’re tackling this common issue with a 2-part blog series on the causes and solutions.
Check out Part 1 below:
blog.esolia.pro/en/posts/202...
#MustReadForIT #Microsoft365
Is your company’s SharePoint Online migration going smoothly?
“We can’t open the files!” — Sound familiar?
We’re tackling this common issue with a 2-part blog series on the causes and solutions.
Check out Part 1 below:
blog.esolia.pro/en/posts/202...
#MustReadForIT #Microsoft365
Unable to Open Files After Migrating to SharePoint Online? Compr…
Files won't open after migrating to SharePoint Online? In this article, we explain the differences in SPO's folder structure, URL limitations, access mana…
blog.esolia.pro
July 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
📣 New Blog Post
Is your company’s SharePoint Online migration going smoothly?
“We can’t open the files!” — Sound familiar?
We’re tackling this common issue with a 2-part blog series on the causes and solutions.
Check out Part 1 below:
blog.esolia.pro/en/posts/202...
#MustReadForIT #Microsoft365
Is your company’s SharePoint Online migration going smoothly?
“We can’t open the files!” — Sound familiar?
We’re tackling this common issue with a 2-part blog series on the causes and solutions.
Check out Part 1 below:
blog.esolia.pro/en/posts/202...
#MustReadForIT #Microsoft365
Reposted by Rick Cogley
📣 New Blog Post
"Are you neglecting password reuse?"
We've summarized 5 highly practical tips every IT professional should know to strengthen internal password management.
Check out the article here:
"Are you neglecting password reuse?"
We've summarized 5 highly practical tips every IT professional should know to strengthen internal password management.
Check out the article here:
Must-Read for IT Managers! How to Strengthen Password Management…
Enhance your company's password management with practical strategies. Learn about MFA, password policies, and password managers to improve security. A mus…
blog.esolia.pro
June 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
📣 New Blog Post
"Are you neglecting password reuse?"
We've summarized 5 highly practical tips every IT professional should know to strengthen internal password management.
Check out the article here:
"Are you neglecting password reuse?"
We've summarized 5 highly practical tips every IT professional should know to strengthen internal password management.
Check out the article here:
Did you know you can add your Japan My Number card to your Apple Wallet? You can, using your MyNaPortal app. 🧐
June 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Did you know you can add your Japan My Number card to your Apple Wallet? You can, using your MyNaPortal app. 🧐
I use git and git clients daily, and a recent one I really like is the fast and featureful fork. It’s available for MacOS or Windows, and “just works”. ⋔⌨️⋔
June 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I use git and git clients daily, and a recent one I really like is the fast and featureful fork. It’s available for MacOS or Windows, and “just works”. ⋔⌨️⋔
Japan visitors, it’s supposed to be rainy season, but instead we have a heat stroke alert in Kanto. Take it seriously, stay cool, don’t push too hard! 🥵
June 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Japan visitors, it’s supposed to be rainy season, but instead we have a heat stroke alert in Kanto. Take it seriously, stay cool, don’t push too hard! 🥵
Reposted by Rick Cogley
📣 New Blog Post
Wondering if your battery’s wearing out? Here's a quick way to find out.👉
Wondering if your battery’s wearing out? Here's a quick way to find out.👉
Tips for how to check your laptop battery health on Windows
How to check your laptop battery health on Windows using a simple command line technique
blog.esolia.pro
June 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📣 New Blog Post
Wondering if your battery’s wearing out? Here's a quick way to find out.👉
Wondering if your battery’s wearing out? Here's a quick way to find out.👉
Reposted by Rick Cogley
📣 New Blog Post
「なんか最近バッテリーの減りが早い気がする…」
そんなときに役立つ、バッテリーの劣化具合を確認する方法をまとめました。
記事はこちらから👇
「なんか最近バッテリーの減りが早い気がする…」
そんなときに役立つ、バッテリーの劣化具合を確認する方法をまとめました。
記事はこちらから👇
WindowsでノートPCのバッテリーのヘタリ具合を確認する方法
ノートPCのバッテリーの劣化度を確認する方法を紹介します。
blog.esolia.pro
June 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📣 New Blog Post
「なんか最近バッテリーの減りが早い気がする…」
そんなときに役立つ、バッテリーの劣化具合を確認する方法をまとめました。
記事はこちらから👇
「なんか最近バッテリーの減りが早い気がする…」
そんなときに役立つ、バッテリーの劣化具合を確認する方法をまとめました。
記事はこちらから👇
My team at eSolia published a couple new blog posts, on checking your laptop battery health and asking AI about IT terms. Check them out! 😎
Tips for how to check your laptop battery health on Windows
How to check your laptop battery health on Windows using a simple command line technique
blog.esolia.pro
June 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
My team at eSolia published a couple new blog posts, on checking your laptop battery health and asking AI about IT terms. Check them out! 😎
On 2nd June in 1859 (166 years ago), the Yokohama port opened for business, after the US-Japan trade agreement the following year. I’ve been fortunate to live here in Yokohama for years now, and enjoy the international feeling of especially the port areas of Sakuragicho and Kannai. ⚓️
June 2, 2025 at 3:38 AM
On 2nd June in 1859 (166 years ago), the Yokohama port opened for business, after the US-Japan trade agreement the following year. I’ve been fortunate to live here in Yokohama for years now, and enjoy the international feeling of especially the port areas of Sakuragicho and Kannai. ⚓️
Do you feel an age or generation gap working with people from younger or older generations? I know I do. I’d love to hear your experiences. Δ
June 2, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Do you feel an age or generation gap working with people from younger or older generations? I know I do. I’d love to hear your experiences. Δ
There’s a 1963 phone from NTT called the “model 600”, very much like the Bell model 500, which you can view among others at the NTT History Center of Technologies in Musashino, in west Tokyo. I hope to visit some day. ☎️
Analog Telephones
—Actual Phones are Open to the Public for Viewing at NTT History Center of...
group.ntt
June 2, 2025 at 2:19 AM
There’s a 1963 phone from NTT called the “model 600”, very much like the Bell model 500, which you can view among others at the NTT History Center of Technologies in Musashino, in west Tokyo. I hope to visit some day. ☎️
A few months ago I learned about Tilley and Dreyfuss’ work “The Measure of Man and Woman” which if you think on it, was just so revolutionary. Design barely even considered measurements of people prior to this, but now it’s ubiquitous. 👫
The Measure of Man and Woman
www.google.co.jp
June 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
A few months ago I learned about Tilley and Dreyfuss’ work “The Measure of Man and Woman” which if you think on it, was just so revolutionary. Design barely even considered measurements of people prior to this, but now it’s ubiquitous. 👫
We are debating finally cancelling the landline in our house, which made me think of the phone icon which was designed with the Bell Model 500 in mind. I wonder when this icon will become incomprehensible to younger people? In 10 years? 20? 📞📱
Model 500 telephone - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
June 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM
We are debating finally cancelling the landline in our house, which made me think of the phone icon which was designed with the Bell Model 500 in mind. I wonder when this icon will become incomprehensible to younger people? In 10 years? 20? 📞📱
My firm just launched our new “Tech It Easy” blog with IT tips in English and Japanese from our team members, like this post on keyboard shortcuts. We hope it might come in handy. 😎
This Is Your First Step to Saving Time! Essential Shortcuts You…
Discover useful shortcut keys for Windows and Office 365 to enhance productivity and streamline your workflow, starting today!
blog.esolia.pro
May 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
My firm just launched our new “Tech It Easy” blog with IT tips in English and Japanese from our team members, like this post on keyboard shortcuts. We hope it might come in handy. 😎