Linux Tools
Build the Ultimate Terminal on Linux: WezTerm + Zsh + Powerlevel10k
🚀 Introduction I recently made the leap from Linux Mint to Pop!_OS, and its default...
Linux File Truncation: Wipe File Contents Without Deleting the File
Introduction Have you ever found yourself needing to clear the contents of a file in...
Writing ISO to USB in Linux Using dd (with Caution!)
Introduction Creating a bootable USB drive is often the first step toward installing or...
Speed Up APT on Debian: Enable Parallel Downloads
🚀 Speed Up Your Debian-Based System Updates with Parallel APT Downloads Did you know...
Mastering OpenSSH: Secure Remote Access Made Simple
New Blog Post: OpenSSH – Secure Remote Access, Made Simple Whether you're managing a...
Understanding IPv6: Addressing the Future of the Internet
🚀 New Blog Post: IPv6 in Practice 🌐 As IPv4 exhaustion becomes more real and many...
DevOps / Automation
Automating SSH Hardening with Ansible Playbooks
Introduction Getting started with Ansible Building a baseline In a previous blog post,...
Building a Baseline: Ansible Playbook for Initial Server Prep
Introduction In our previous post, we demonstrated how to set up a basic Ansible demo...
Getting Started with Ansible: Initial Setup Guide
Introduction Ansible is an open-source IT automation tool developed by Michael DeHaan...
Python Scripting
Persistent Log Management: Dump JSON Logs into SQLite
Introduction In the world of self-hosted applications and microservices, structured...
Linux Firewall: Automatically Ban and Unban IP Addresses with Python
In the world of cybersecurity, quick action can make all the difference. I've just...
Virtualization and Container
From Clicks to Code: Mastering VM Deployment in VirtualBox
Curious about the different ways to spin up a virtual machine locally? In my latest blog...
Understanding Hypervisors: A Guide for IT Professionals
🚀 Curious about how virtualization powers modern IT infrastructure? In my latest blog...
Bridge Networks Explained: How They Work in Virtualization and Containers
🌐 Unlock the Power of Bridge Networks! 🚀 Curious about how virtual machines and...