zram used to be a common trick in early Android modding days. With memory prices rising again, it is worth a fresh look on Linux desktops and servers. Learn how zram works, when it helps, and how to set it up on Ubuntu and openSUSE.

The good news for OPNsense users: DNS issues are resolved in version 26.1, and Unbound is back to working flawlessly. Learn how to properly configure Unbound with dnsmasq integration for optimal DNS resolution and local hostname registration.

Modern Samba and ZFS configuration for a homelab NAS with macOS, Linux, and Windows 11 clients using SMB3 and NFSv4 ACLs.

Learn how architectural discipline and AI assistance created a privacy-first app. Building Deadline Guard revealed that AI accelerates vision but does not replace craftsmanship.

Practical guide to optimizing a static website with Jampack, improving PageSpeed, and understanding why it outperforms LQIP for better FCP and LCP.

Learn how to centrally manage multiple Docker hosts across VLANs using a single Portainer CE instance. Complete guide for Proxmox home labs with agent setup, firewall configuration, and security best practices.

A structured approach to building software with AI by using ChatGPT as architect and GitHub Copilot as programmer. Learn role separation, iterative workflows, common pitfalls, and why architecture matters.

Port knocking hides SSH and other services from attackers. This guide explains knockd, OpenSPA and fwknopd and shows a complete fwknopd setup (server + client for Windows/Linux/macOS).

A concise 2025 follow-up: how to run Pi-hole reliably today — Docker Compose example, Unbound resolver, DNS-over-HTTPS options, systemd-resolved tips, and troubleshooting checklist.

Add a Jekyll post-render hook that marks external links with target="_blank" and rel="noopener noreferrer" without breaking images, TOC or mailto links.