Hardware Archives

Linux NVMe Management: Monitoring Health and Updating Firmware with nvme-cli

July 5, 2026

Take control of your Linux storage. This guide moves beyond basic disk tools to show you how to monitor NVMe health, update firmware, and optimize LBA formats using nvme-cli.

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Linux Firmware Management with fwupd: Updating BIOS, SSDs, and Hardware Security

June 15, 2026

Learn how to manage and update hardware firmware on Linux using the powerful fwupd utility. This guide covers BIOS, SSD, and peripheral updates using the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS).

Linux

Saving Your Data: A Pro’s Guide to GNU ddrescue for Failing Linux Drives

June 15, 2026

Don't let a failing hard drive take your data down with it. GNU ddrescue offers a smarter, multi-pass recovery method that prioritizes healthy data first.

Running AI Models on AMD GPUs with ROCm: A Production-Ready Guide

June 14, 2026

Ditch the NVIDIA tax. This guide shows you how to set up AMD ROCm 6.1 for high-performance AI inference, featuring real-world benchmarks and setup tips for the Radeon 7900 series.

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Old Gear, New Life: A 6-Month Review of My Proxmox HomeLab Cluster

May 24, 2026

I spent six months running a Proxmox cluster on repurposed Dell Optiplex micros. Here is the hardware audit, the configuration tweaks, and the monitoring tools that keep it running 24/7.

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Breathe New Life into Old Hardware: Building a Linux Print Server with CUPS

May 6, 2026

Don't let old computers go to waste. This guide shows you how to build a rock-solid Linux print server with CUPS, featuring AirPrint support and user quotas.