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Owncloud 4.5

OwnCloud is an open-source file sharing and file storage cloud platform that’s similar to Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, and other cloud sharing services. The difference is, OwnCloud allows you to install your own cloud storage on your own server. You manage the server software yourself making your data your own. OwnCloud has vastly improved the past year. OwnCloud has added a desktop client for Windows, MacOS and Linux, as well as mobile apps for iOS and Android.

Much has changed since the last time I played around with OwnCloud. Instead of performing an upgrade of my previous installation, I’ve decided to just reinstall everything from scratch. OwnCloud now gives your three options to install the server software. You can install it from a tar archive, a Linux package, or you can use the Web Installer. I chose the latter. It turned out to be the simplest option.

You simply download the small installation file called “setup-owncloud.php.” You then upload the it to your web server and run the install script. You will be asked to supply a username and password. The installation file will then download the rest of the program and complete the installation for you. It takes less than a minute to complete the install.

Just a couple of things worth sharing. I opted for SQLite install. So, there is no MySQL database needed. There’s only one thing I want to modify. I want increase the default allocated space to something bigger. Other than that, it’s a functional file sharing service. It’s not as polished as Dropbox and Google Drive, but it’s not too shabby either. At least, you can sleep well knowing your data is your own.

350 Square Foot Apartment

I once lived on 440 square foot studio. It was small. I can’t imagine living in a 350 square foot apartment, but this is pretty cool. It has 8 functional rooms. The pull down bed, movable divider and guest room are its best features. The solar charger is a great idea. This bit was featured in Gizmodo a couple months back, but it’s still worth a watch.

$2.45 Settlement

You know what makes my day? Receiving a $2.45 settlement check from the mail. I’m not exactly sure what I’m going to do with my new found wealth. I have to really think about this one for a little while. Maybe contact my money manager. The funny thing is, I have no idea what the settlement is all about. It’s probably a credit card company overcharging its customers.

Are class actions suits even worth the trouble since all I got was a measly $2.45. It’s a boon for lawyers though. They probably raked in $2.45 million in fees, while single individuals like me get a measly $2.45. It’s not even equal to the lost fees I overpaid the credit card company. The credit card company could have just avoided litigation and sent everyone a $40 check. Cut out those lawyers acting as middlemen.

Well, I don’t want to sound ungrateful. So, here it is. Thanks for the tall Starbucks coffee.