Take a Break: Earn Gift Cards Playing Mobile Games (FeaturePoints)

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: ...

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · Pragmatic Sysadmin

The Ultimate Guide to a Secure & Fast Home Network (2025)

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. ...

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · Pragmatic Sysadmin

Stop Doing Things Manually: 5 Scripts That'll Make You Look Like a Genius

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. ...

January 27, 2025 · 8 min · Pragmatic Sysadmin