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Slow WiFi on a Linux laptop? For real speed optimization, diagnose link-rate deception with nmcli and iperf3, then lock NetworkManager onto the 5GHz band.
Self-Hosting
How to run your own servers, Docker stacks, and self-hosted services without losing weekends to config files.
Automate Linux desktop setup with Ansible and dotfiles
Reproduce a Linux desktop from one command using Ansible and Stow. Manage dotfiles, packages, and services across machines with idempotent playbooks.
Setting up the Chipsailing CS9711 fingerprint reader on Linux Mint
USB fingerprint readers authenticate users at login, sudo, and the lock screen via PAM. Covers hardware, drivers, enrollment, and the security model.
Moving from VirtualBox to Docker Desktop on Linux
Migrate from VirtualBox to Docker Desktop on Linux. Containers are leaner for development. Covers Dockerfiles, networking, volumes, and workflow.
Self-hosting Gitea as a GitHub alternative: setup, CI/CD, and mirroring
Self-hosted Git platform with GitHub features: pull requests, CI/CD, registries, and mirroring. Deploy production-ready Gitea with Docker in minutes.
Reverse engineer USB devices with Wireshark and Python
Reverse engineer USB devices by capturing traffic in Wireshark and writing Python drivers with pyusb. Skip vendor software and control it from Linux.