The Archive
Every tutorial, teardown, and field note — 7 published and counting. Filter by topic, or just start reading. Each one is something I've actually run in anger.
Why I Still Reach for the Command Line in 2026
GUIs are great until they aren't. A measured case for keeping the terminal at the heart of the craft.
JUN 027 min 006 Home LabThe Home Lab That Quietly Paid for Itself
Cancelled subscriptions, lower latency, full control. The honest ROI on a $300 server.
MAY 289 min 005 NetworkingUnderstanding DNS Like You Actually Mean It
The phone-book metaphor is holding you back. What truly happens on every single request.
MAY 218 min 004 DevOpsDocker Without the Hype: A Mental Model
Forget the buzzwords. Containers explained the way I wish someone had explained them to me.
MAY 147 min 003 HardwareReviving a 2012 ThinkPad as a Daily Driver
An SSD, a fresh distro, a little patience. Old iron still has a great deal left to give.
MAY 076 min 002 SecurityBackups You'll Actually Test: The 3-2-1 Rule
An untested backup is merely a wish. The boring, repeatable routine that has saved me twice.
APR 305 min 001 Home LabBuilding a Silent NAS From Spare Parts
Storage that disappears into the background — quiet, low-power, and boringly reliable.
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