Network Rack for Small Office (Build Guide)
Last week I walked into an empty 5 × 4 ft storage room. By the end of the week, that blank space held a fully functional network core designed to keep a small…
20 Best Network Switches Under $100 (2025)
Choosing the right network switch is essential for building a reliable home network, home lab, or small‑office setup. The process can feel deceptively simple until slow file transfers or unexpected upgrade costs remind…
6 Essential Checks Before Choosing a Network Switch
Choosing a switch can feel deceptively simple, until slow file transfers, port shortages, and similar unexpected upgrade costs remind you otherwise. Before you click “Buy,” it helps to step back and look at…
Over 80% of all Smartphones are powered by Linux
Linux-powered smartphones are still the dominant force in the global smartphone market in 2025. While some may be surprised by this fact, Linux enthusiasts have every reason to be happy about the continued…
Kali Linux non-root and no pen-test tools install w/ screenshots
Update: Thankfully, as of release 2020.1, Kali Linux has swapped to a privileged non-root user by default. You will now log in with the user you create during the install process and no…
10 best WooCommerce website examples to inspire your storefront design
Jun 18, 2025 Larassatti D. 12min Read Your WooCommerce website design shapes how customers perceive and interact with your brand. Exploring real-life WooCommerce website examples can spark fresh ideas, help you steer clear…
10 pfSense Setup Changes to Make Post Install
Just installed pfSense? Before diving into VLANs, firewall rules, or VPN tunnels, take a few minutes to lock in these essential setup changes. These quick tweaks will boost security, improve reliability, and prevent…
How to start an ecommerce business without money
Jun 10, 2025 19min Read You can start an ecommerce business without money by choosing a business model that doesn’t require inventory, such as dropshipping, print-on-demand, and selling services online. Free tools and…
pfSense Firewall Config: My Settings with Screenshots – Part 2
Let’s pick up right where Part 1 left off: pfSense Firewall Appliance Unboxing. This isn’t a quick-start guide. It’s my logbook from weeks of fine-tuning pfSense. Weeks, not years, so follow along and…
My $300 pfSense Firewall Appliance – Part 1: Unboxing
For the past three years, I’ve been putting off an upgrade to my network’s firewall. During that time, I was balancing multiple priorities: maintaining uptime with multiple ISPs, managing VPN performance limitations, and…
How to create a personal brand website with a .icu domain on Hostinger
Jun 06, 2025 Jordana A. 10min Read A personal brand website is a dedicated platform to showcase your skills, share personal experiences, and tell your story. Whether you’re a freelancer, an entrepreneur, or…
How to build an online course platform
Jun 03, 2025 Matleena S. When I first set out to build an online course platform, I won’t lie – it felt a bit overwhelming. First of all, I didn’t know how to…
sudo command in Linux with examples
The sudo command in Linux is one of the most important and widely used commands for managing system permissions. It allows you to run a command as the superuser, giving you elevated privileges…
iotop command in Linux w/ examples.
This iotop command guide follows my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. As time allows, I will continue to publish articles on the 90+ commands geared toward Linux sysadmins…
Diagnosing Swap Usage with smem on Linux
If you’ve ever looked at your server and wondered why it’s using swap even though plenty of RAM is available, you’re not alone. This is a common scenario on Linux systems, and it…
MySQL Performance: Stop hoarding. Drop unused MySQL databases
Recently, I supported a client with solving MySQL performance issues. There were several areas where MySQL performance issues were addressed. One issue, however, that was overlooked before our communications was that of keeping…
MySQL Performance Schema
When it comes to database performance monitoring and optimization, MySQL offers a powerful tool called Performance Schema. This versatile instrument provides invaluable insights into the inner workings of your MySQL database, enabling you…
Ecommerce marketing budget: Plan for success
May 09, 2025 11min Read If you’re running an ecommerce business, you know that marketing is the lifeblood of your brand. But the big question is: how much should you spend on marketing,…