Richard Applegate
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7 Years at Anthem Coffee: Barback to Leader
From barback to leader in seven years at Anthem Coffee and Tea. Discover how continuous learning, customer relationships, and hands-on expertise shaped one person's…
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Personal Life Blog
My Seven Years at Anthem Coffee and Tea
Seven years ago, I walked into Anthem Coffee and Tea for the first time as an employee — and my life hasn’t been the…
Personal Life Blog
Barback to IT Manager: Unconventional Path to Tech Leadership
When I look back on my career, I am amazed at how each role — even the ones that seemed completely unrelated to where…
Personal Life Blog
Bulk Tablet Setup: Configure 100 Devices in 4 Hours
Starting this new chapter left me speechless and genuinely excited — it truly was a dream come true. I can provision 100 tablets in…
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Cottage Getaway: Fix Network Issues & Make Memories
Our cottage getaway was a mix of hands-on technical work and genuinely relaxing downtime — and honestly, that balance made it all the more…
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Grayland WA Wiring & Bridge Infrastructure Upgrade
We stayed for two nights at Breakwater Resort, and it was a genuinely enjoyable trip — a nice mix of relaxation and hands-on work.…
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Static IPv6 Address on Ubuntu 22.04 with Netplan
Assigning a static IPv6 address to your Ubuntu 22.04 LTS server ensures it is always reachable at the same address — a critical requirement…
Network and IT System
Fulfillment & IT Support Specialist at Joe Coffee
On April 1, 2025, I started a new role at Joe Coffee as a Fulfillment Specialist. Yes, April Fools’ Day — and no, it…
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YoDeck Rayidant Setup Guide: Digital Menu Boards
We’re thrilled to announce that Anthem Coffee & Tea is now leveraging YoDeck on Rayidant Hardware for a more seamless, professional digital signage experience.…
Network and IT System
Fix Tablet Update Problems: Hard Restart & Wi-Fi
Tablet update issues? Learn how to perform a hard restart, fix common software problems, and reconnect to Wi-Fi with simple troubleshooting steps.