How to Resurrect a Linux Box After a Permission Apocalypse
A real life story about what happens when chmod -R 777 / goes full Thanos snap on your Synology NAS
Latest
Redis in Docker: Turbocharge Your Performance with These Best Practices
Running Redis in Docker combines speed and scalability with ease of deployment. In this article, we dive into best practices for setup, security, resource management, and data persistence. Learn how to optimize Redis for production, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
Synology NAS Logging Woes: When the Logs Hit the Fan
Ever had your Synology NAS throw a tantrum over logs? Dive into how a hidden 200MB disk quota broke everything- until a little detective work with df -h, du, and some log trimming saved the day. Check out the full story on how I fixed the mess!
Mastering Redis: The Building Blocks of Keys, Lists, Sets, and Hashes
Redis offers powerful data structures like keys, lists, sets, and hashes, each suited to different use cases. Keys are efficient for quick access, lists manage queues and stacks, sets ensure uniqueness, and hashes store object-like data. Mastering these enables building fast, scalable applications.
Locking Down Linux: Defending Against Brute Force Attacks with Fail2Ban
Fail2Ban is a Linux security tool that protects against brute force attacks by monitoring logs and blocking malicious IPs. It's easy to implement, customizable, and effective for SSH, FTP, and other services. Pair it with other security measures for a robust defense.
No Space Left on Device: The Curious Case of the Missing Inotify Watchers
If your Linux system is mysteriously throwing errors like No space left on device, it’s not your disk-it’s your watchers. Here’s how to troubleshoot and fix it like a pro.
From the Cloud to Your Own Backyard: Docker Hub, Quay, or Self-Hosted Registry?
Docker Hub is perfect for quick starts but can bottleneck under pressure. Quay offers enterprise-grade security and control but at a complexity cost. Self-hosting (with Harbor or similar) gives full ownership and flexibility, ideal for secure, large-scale deployments.
VS Code + Docker: Your Terminal Just Got Jealous
Use Docker without leaving your editor. VS Code’s Docker extension lets you build, manage, and debug containers directly in your workspace- no terminal needed. Here’s how to make the most of it (and what to watch out for).
Code, Control, and Cup Noodles: GitHub vs GitLab vs Gitea for the Home-Lab Hero
Explore the differences between GitHub, GitLab, and Gitea from a self-hosting perspective. Discover why Gitea is the perfect fit for homelab users and hobby developers who value control, simplicity, and low resource use without sacrificing key features.
Why My Raspberry Pi Keeps Eating SD Cards (And What to Do About It)
Raspberry Pi keeps corrupting SD cards? Learn how to eliminate the problem with USB boot, SSDs, PXE, and smarter file system practices. This expert guide dives deep into preventing data loss and increasing Pi reliability.
APT vs. DNF vs. Pacman vs. Snap: The Good, the Bad, and the Immutable
Package management is the beating heart of every Linux system- but not all managers are created equal. This expert comparison dives deep into APT, DNF, Pacman, and Snap, highlighting performance, dependency handling, and security from the trenches of real-world Linux.
Logs, Lies & Open Source: Building a Budget SIEM That Doesn’t Suck
Build a powerful, budget-friendly SIEM using open source tools like Wazuh, Logstash, and Elasticsearch. This expert guide walks through architecture, benefits, and pitfalls-giving you full control, deep visibility, and zero license fees. Security, your way.
Cybersecurity
Death to Passwords? The Rise of Passwordless Authentication and the Future of MFA
Passwords are dying. From FIDO2 to passkeys, passwordless authentication is reshaping digital security with better UX and phishing resistance. But are we truly ready to go all-in? Dive into the architecture, benefits, and caveats of a post-password future.
Visual Studio
Why Is My Coffee Cold aka Optimizing Build Performance in Visual Studio
If your Visual Studio builds are slower than a Monday morning stand-up, this expert guide dives into project structure, MSBuild tricks, NuGet bottlenecks, and parallelism to help you optimize builds, reclaim flow, and stop staring at loading bars.
Automation
PowerShell vs. Bash: The Automation Showdown
PowerShell and Bash dominate IT automation, but which is better? Bash is lightweight and Unix-native, while PowerShell excels in structured data handling and Windows automation. The right choice depends on your environment-master both, and you’ll be unstoppable!
Windows
DevToys vs. IT-Tools: The Swiss Army Knives of IT Productivity
DevToys and IT-Tools offer powerful utilities for devs and admins. While they overlap, DevToys excels offline, and IT-Tools is great for shared access. Together, they cover all bases- because every techie needs the right tools!
Arduino
Sleep Tight, Watchdog’s Watching: Mastering Power Efficiency in IoT
There’s a war raging in your IoT device. On one side, performance—your little silicon warrior needs to sense, compute, and communicate. On the other, power—because let’s face it, nobody enjoys prying open an enclosure to swap a battery.
PowerShell
Mastering SharePoint Administration: Top PowerShell Commands You Need
Learn essential PowerShell commands for SharePoint Administrators to automate site provisioning, manage permissions, and enforce compliance policies, boosting efficiency and security.
AutoHotKey
The AutoHotkey Magic Trick: Build Your Own Lightweight Text Expander
Tired of typing the same phrases? Learn how to build a lightweight, customizable text expander with AutoHotkey! No bloat, no subscriptions—just instant automation. Boost productivity with dynamic expansions, context-aware shortcuts, and easy config.
JavaScript
Debugging JavaScript: Console, Breakpoints, and Sanity-Saving Tricks
Debugging JavaScript isn't just about console.log(). From breakpoints to network analysis, mastering the right tools turns frantic bug-hunting into structured problem-solving. Learn how to use DevTools efficiently and debug like a pro.
Cybersecurity
Chrome Under Siege: The CVE-2025-2783 Zero-Day Exploit Unveiled
A critical Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild bypasses the sandbox, enabling cyber-espionage (Operation ForumTroll). Google patched it in v134.0.6998.178—update now! Stay alert for phishing, monitor systems, and reinforce security.
JavaScript
JavaScript: The Good, The Bad, and The WTF
JavaScript’s quirks can lead to unexpected bugs, from confusing this bindings to implicit type coercion and async pitfalls. This guide explores common mistakes, explains why they happen, and provides clear solutions to help you write cleaner, more reliable code.
Cybersecurity
GDPR in 2025: Breaches, Fines, and the Quest for Compliance
As we move through 2025, the landscape of GDPR enforcement reveals soaring fines and persistent data breaches. Organizations must adapt with robust compliance strategies to thrive while avoiding hefty penalties.
Windows
Supercharge Your Windows Workflow with PowerToys
If you’re a power user, developer, or just someone who loves squeezing every drop of efficiency out of Windows, Microsoft’s PowerToys is a game-changer. It’s a Swiss Army knife of utilities that extend the OS’s capabilities in surprisingly useful ways.