Posted inLinux
Mastering Rclone on Linux: Fast Cloud Backups via the Command Line
Ditch the heavy desktop clients. Learn how to use Rclone on Linux to automate backups and sync data with Google Drive, S3, and OneDrive using the command line.
Posted inLinux
Linux /proc and /sys: Talking Directly to the Kernel and Hardware
Ditch the wrappers. Learn how to interact directly with the Linux kernel and hardware using the /proc and /sys virtual filesystems for faster, lighter monitoring.
Posted inProgramming
Ditch the Bloat: Building Lean Desktop Apps with Tauri and Rust
Tired of bloated Electron apps? Learn how to build high-performance desktop software with Tauri and Rust. We cover everything from environment setup to automated distribution.
Posted inHomeLab
Ditch Discord: Self-Hosting Matrix Synapse and Element with Docker
Take back your digital sovereignty. This guide shows you how to deploy a private, end-to-end encrypted Matrix chat server using Docker, PostgreSQL, and Element for a professional-grade HomeLab setup.
Posted inHomeLab
Deploy FreshRSS on Docker: Self-Host Your Own RSS Reader and Take Back Control of Your News Feed
Deploy FreshRSS on Docker to self-host your own RSS reader — no cloud dependency, no algorithm, just the feeds you chose. This guide walks through quick setup, PostgreSQL config, reverse proxy, mobile sync via the Google Reader API, and practical tips from daily use.
Posted inDatabase
PostgreSQL Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR): Restore Your Database to Any Exact Second
PostgreSQL Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) lets you restore your database to any exact second — not just to the last backup. This guide walks through WAL archiving setup, base backup configuration, and step-by-step recovery from real incidents like accidental deletes or corruption.
Posted inAI
Build a Local Voice Assistant with Whisper and Ollama: Fully Offline Speech Recognition and LLM Response
A practical guide to building a fully offline voice assistant using Whisper for speech recognition and Ollama for local LLM responses — no cloud APIs, no latency overhead, complete privacy. Based on six months of production experience with measurable performance data.
Posted inDevOps
Building an Internal Developer Portal with Backstage: Centralize Docs, Tools, and DevOps Workflows
Backstage is an open-source Internal Developer Portal that centralizes your team's service catalog, documentation, and DevOps workflows in one place. This step-by-step guide walks you through installing Backstage locally, registering services in the catalog, enabling TechDocs, and setting up basic health monitoring so your portal stays reliable.
Posted inAI
Scaling Your Workflow: Using Sub-agents in Claude Code for Heavy-Duty Dev Tasks
Is your AI getting confused by large projects? Learn how to use Claude Code's sub-agents to delegate tasks, prevent context saturation, and speed up your development workflow.
Posted inDevOps
Linkerd on Kubernetes: Zero-Config mTLS and Observability That Actually Works
Simplify your Kubernetes networking. This guide shows you how to deploy Linkerd for automated mTLS, sub-millisecond latency, and instant observability without the complexity of Istio.