Zero Trust for Small Teams: Practical Steps Zero trust isn’t just for big enterprises. In this post, we break down how small teams can adopt zero trust principles with practical, budget-friendly steps. ...

Sysadmin Myths Busted: What Actually Works in 2026 Forget what you heard in 2015. In this post, we bust the most common sysadmin myths and show you what actually works today. From automation fears to cloud confusion, get the facts and actionable tips for modern IT. Myth 1: Automation Will Take Your Job Reality: Automation takes your boring tasks, not your job. Learn how to use scripts and tools to free up your time for real problem-solving. ...

Tech Survival Guide: AI Edition 2026 Look, we’ve all been there. It’s 11 PM, something’s broken, and you’re frantically googling error messages while your AI assistant keeps suggesting solutions that make absolutely no sense. Fun times. But here’s the thing: Most tech problems (and AI conversations) fail for the same reason - garbage in, garbage out. Today, I’m going to show you how to turn both your tech disasters and your AI interactions from “Oh God Why” into “I’m Actually a Genius.” ...

Why This Stack? As a sysadmin, I wanted a blog that’s: Fast: Static sites load instantly Cheap: Firebase free tier handles tons of traffic Simple: No databases, no server maintenance SEO-ready: Hugo generates clean, optimized HTML Here’s exactly how I built this site in under 30 minutes. The Stack Hugo: Static site generator (like Jekyll, but faster) PaperMod: Clean, minimal Hugo theme Firebase Hosting: Google’s CDN with free SSL AWeber: Newsletter forms that actually work Google Analytics: Track what people read Step-by-Step Build Process 1. Install the Tools On Windows with Chocolatey: ...

If you’ve ever tried to Google “What is Kubernetes?” you’ve probably seen a wall of buzzwords: orchestration, scalability, microservices, YAML manifests. Somewhere in there, someone will tell you it’s like “a shipping port for containers,” and you’ll want to slam your laptop shut. ...

Sometimes You Need to Disconnect Being a sysadmin means constantly thinking about security, networks, and infrastructure. After a long day of troubleshooting servers or configuring firewalls, sometimes you just want to mindlessly tap your phone. What if I told you that mindless phone time could actually earn you Amazon gift cards? Enter FeaturePoints FeaturePoints is a mobile app that pays you to try other apps and games. It’s not life-changing money, but it’s perfect for: ...

Your home network is the backbone of everything you do online — streaming, remote work, gaming, smart home gadgets, and more. If it’s slow or insecure, everything suffers. ...

Stop Doing Things Manually: 5 Scripts That’ll Make You Look Like a Genius Look, I’ll be honest with you. Last week I caught myself manually checking disk space on 15 servers. FIFTEEN. Like some kind of caveman clicking through Server Manager while my coffee got cold. That’s when I remembered why I got into this job in the first place - to make computers do the boring stuff so I don’t have to. If you’re still doing repetitive tasks manually, this post is for you. ...