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Ditch the Cloud Key: Hosting the UniFi Network Application on Docker
Ditch the expensive Cloud Key. This guide shows you how to deploy the UniFi Network Application on Docker using a stable MongoDB 7.0 backend.
Posted inDevOps
Deploying Containerized Apps to VPS with Kamal 2: Zero-Downtime without the K8s Tax
Learn how to use Kamal 2 to deploy Dockerized applications to any VPS with zero downtime. This guide covers configuration, Kamal Proxy, and automated workflows without the complexity of Kubernetes.
Posted inAI
Building Reliable AI Agents with Smolagents: A Shift to Code-Centric Logic
Move beyond brittle JSON tool-calling. This guide shows you how to build autonomous AI agents with smolagents that write and execute Python code to solve complex tasks.
Posted inProgramming
Ditch Pip and Poetry: Why uv is the Only Python Tool You Need
uv is the high-performance Python tool written in Rust that is making pip and Poetry obsolete. Learn how to simplify your workflow and slash your CI/CD build times.
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Ditch the Desk: Build a Low-Latency Cloud Gaming Server with Sunshine & Moonlight
Turn your gaming PC into a high-performance private cloud server. Learn how to use Sunshine and Moonlight to stream 4K games with sub-15ms latency.
Posted inDevOps
Automating Docker Deployments: A No-Nonsense Jenkins Guide for VPS
Ditch manual SSH deployments. This guide shows you how to set up a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline on a VPS, automate Docker builds, and ensure reliable, one-click releases.
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How to Install Canonical MaaS in Your HomeLab: Automate Bare-Metal OS Provisioning Over the Network
Canonical MaaS transforms your HomeLab into a proper bare-metal provisioning system — PXE boot, automated OS install, and cloud-init configuration without touching a USB drive. This guide walks through installation, network setup, machine commissioning, and advanced automation using the MaaS CLI and Ansible integration.
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Ditch the K8s Headache: A Practical Guide to HashiCorp Nomad
Escape the Kubernetes complexity trap. This guide walks you through installing HashiCorp Nomad and deploying your first containerized job in a lightweight, efficient environment.
Posted inNetworking
Bypassing Strict Firewalls with Chisel: A 6-Month Production Review
Is your firewall blocking everything but port 443? Here is a 6-month field report on using Chisel to tunnel TCP/UDP traffic over WebSockets with zero downtime.
Posted inSecurity
Defending Active Directory: Real-World Tactics Against PtH, Kerberoasting, and Golden Ticket Attacks
Secure your Active Directory against modern credential theft. A hands-on guide to using BloodHound for auditing, GPO hardening for PtH, and Sysmon for Kerberoasting detection.