How to sell shoes online
Jul 21, 2025 10min Read To get started selling shoes online, you need to identify your niche, research the market, and choose the right shoes that will attract your target audience. From there,…
How do I use an API with n8n on a self-hosted setup?
Jul 18, 2025 13min Read Integrating an application programming interface (API) with n8n can be complicated because every API provider has specific requirements for connecting their service. Nevertheless, n8n’s code-minimal workflow can allow…
How do you run n8n with Docker?
Jul 11, 2025 Ariffud M. Running n8n with Docker is an efficient way to self-host this workflow automation tool. Unlike installing n8n directly on your virtual private server (VPS), Docker offers a containerized…
Best Linux Compatible Laptops
For enthusiasts, developers, and professionals who prefer the Linux operating system, choosing a Linux-compatible laptop is a pivotal decision. Here are five Linux-compatible laptops that I evaluated in my recent quest for a…
What is PostgreSQL? Key features, use cases, and benefits explained
Jul 04, 2025 Every modern app deals with data – this could be in the form of user account info and tracked order details, or it could be powering product searches or visitor…
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 set up the LGTM stack for end-to-end observability
May 30, 2025 Ariffud M. 11min Read The LGTM stack – consisting of Loki for logs, Grafana for visualization, Tempo for tracing, and Mimir for metrics – is an open-source observability suite developed…
Why software projects fail and how to avoid it
May 25, 2025 Oftentimes, software projects fail as a result of setting unrealistic goals, a lack of planning, skill gaps, and team misalignment. Some projects never launch. Others barely make it to the…
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…
Complete Guide to Speculative Loading in WordPress
WordPress 6.8 introduced a highly requested feature: Speculative Loading. But what exactly is it, and how does it affect your website? In simple terms, and in WordPress specifically, it’s a technique that makes…
Building an LLM-Optimized Linux Server on a Budget
As advancements in machine learning continue to accelerate and evolve, more individuals and small organizations are exploring how to run language models (LLMs) like DeepSeek, LLaMA, Qwen and others on their home servers. This…
DeepSeek Local: How to Self-Host DeepSeek (Privacy and Control)
By following this guide, you will be able to successfully self-host your preferred DeepSeek model on a home lab or home office server, harnessing the potential of these AI models in a private and…
pfSense: Optimizing PHP-FPM for Long-Term Web UI Performance
I’m sharing these PHP-FPM tweaks for pfSense publicly to solicit feedback and help anyone exploring similar optimizations. There may be more efficient methods or edge cases I haven’t covered. I welcome any suggestions,…
The Complete Guide to Removing Elementor Upsells
Elementor is a powerful tool for building WordPress websites, but its dashboard can sometimes feel cluttered with upsell ads and prompts for premium features. In this guide, I’ll show you how to remove…