Linux top: Here’s how to customize it
The top command (referred to below as Linux top) is a command on Unix and Unix-like systems such as Linux, which provides a dynamic real-time overview of a running system. It can display system…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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AI and Predictive Analytics for Healthcare Risk Management
Predictive analytics plays a crucial role at the population level, enabling healthcare systems to manage risks across entire groups. It allows healthcare providers to track and predict disease outbreaks by monitoring trends and…
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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…
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Understanding the Future of Data Privacy in the Digital Ecosystem
Traditional storage methods leave healthcare data vulnerable to financial and reputational damage. However, decentralized systems increase security while reducing the risks and costs of data breaches. Smart contracts ensure user consent is enforced…
