Self-Hosting

How to run your own servers, Docker stacks, and self-hosted services without losing weekends to config files.

Setup an e-ink monitor for coding and reduced eye strain

E-Ink monitors remove flicker, blue light, and focus fatigue. The 2026 state of play, Linux setup, terminal tuning, and a vendor comparison.

Upgrade laptop to WiFi 7: M.2 2230 card and Linux driver setup

Upgrade your laptop to WiFi 7 by swapping the M.2 2230 wireless card for an Intel BE200. Enables multi-link operation, more throughput, and 6GHz.

Speed up Linux boot 4-7 seconds with systemd-analyze

Use systemd-analyze to identify blocking services and dependency issues slowing your Linux boot, then eliminate bottlenecks and cut startup times.

ZFS snapshots guide: protect your data from ransomware

Use ZFS snapshots to create immutable restore points that ransomware cannot encrypt. Setup, retention automation, backups, and live incident recovery.

Is a RISC-V laptop ready for Linux daily use in 2026?

RISC-V laptops run Linux and are on sale. Daily use demands patience for missing software, but this is the honest state of RISC-V computing in 2026.

Debian vs. Arch 2026: choosing the best daily driver

Compare Debian stable and Arch rolling releases in 2026: philosophies, package management, failure modes, and real-world daily driver use cases.