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Automating Claude Code: Using Hooks to Sync AI with Your Local Environment
Tired of manual 'npm install' or linting after AI edits? Learn how to use Claude Code hooks to automate your environment setup and verification.
Posted inNetworking
Ditch the Subscription: Building a Production-Grade Captive Portal with Nodogsplash and Nginx
Tired of expensive Wi-Fi subscriptions? Learn how to use Nodogsplash and Nginx to build a high-performance, self-hosted captive portal on Linux with zero licensing fees.
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From Chaos to Automation: Building a Production Ticket Tagging System with LLMs and FastAPI
A practical look at building a ticket classification system using Python FastAPI and LLMs. Includes real-world cost analysis, code examples, and 6 months of production insights.
Posted inSecurity
Linux Ransomware: Building the ‘Impossible to Encrypt’ Server
Recovering from ransomware at 2 AM is a nightmare. Learn how to use Linux immutable attributes and S3 Object Lock to build a server that physically rejects encryption attempts.
Posted inLinux
Mastering Linux Dotfiles with GNU Stow: A Professional Guide to Configuration Sync
Tired of manual configuration sync? This guide shows you how to use GNU Stow to manage Linux dotfiles professionally using modular packages and symlinks.
Posted inDatabase
ClickHouse Guide: Moving from Row-Store Bottlenecks to Millisecond Analytics
Ditch slow SQL aggregations. This hands-on guide walks you through installing ClickHouse on Ubuntu and Docker, with tips on memory tuning and the powerful MergeTree engine.
Posted inSecurity
Centralized Access Control with Teleport: A Guide to SSH, Kubernetes, and Database Security
Ditch static SSH keys for good. This guide walks through setting up Teleport to centralize access to servers, Kubernetes, and databases with short-lived certificates and MFA.
Posted inNetworking
Configuring GRE and VXLAN Tunnels on Linux: Building Reliable Overlay Networks
Tunnels are the backbone of modern cloud networks. Learn to configure GRE for L3 routing and VXLAN for L2 overlays on Linux with production-ready MTU settings and troubleshooting tips.
Posted inLinux
Mastering the Linux Command Line: A Professional Guide to Zsh and Oh My Zsh
Tired of the plain Bash terminal? Learn how to transform your Linux CLI using Zsh and Oh My Zsh to improve autocompletion, visual feedback, and overall workflow efficiency.
Posted inSecurity
Hardening Linux with Firejail: A 6-Month Review of App Sandboxing
Standard Linux permissions are an all-or-nothing game. After 6 months of testing, I've found Firejail to be the most effective way to sandbox apps and protect sensitive data without the headache of SELinux.