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To My 20-Year-Ago Self: 7 Things That Would Change My Career
With 20 years of system architecture experience, I share the turning points of my career and 7 things I wish I had known looking back. This is not advice, but…
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Career
Is a University Degree Still Necessary for Software?
With 20 years of system architecture experience, I examine the place of a university degree in the software world and its pragmatic realities.
Technology
3 Reasons to Build Your Own NAS Instead of Buying Synology
While the allure of ready-made NAS solutions is strong, building your own NAS system offers significant advantages in terms of cost, flexibility, and security.
Technology
Tailscale or WireGuard? The Right Way to Connect Remotely to Your Home
A current look at the differences, ease of setup, and performance between Tailscale and WireGuard for your remote home connection needs, specifically for 2026…
Technology
Has the Tech Industry Become Too Complex?
I analyze the true reasons for complexity with my industry experience and evaluate ways to simplify.
Tutorials
Block Ads Across Your Entire Network: Why AdGuard Home Overtakes
Comparing AdGuard Home to Pi-hole, highlighting its superiority in performance, security, and management.
Career
Should I Become a Manager? No One Tells You It's a Reversible Decision
Transitioning to a management position isn't a one-way street as commonly believed. My own experiences show that returning to technical roles is possible and.
Life
AI Trust Drops to 29%, Usage Climbs to 84%: On What We Don't Trust
I examine the paradox behind the decline in trust in AI technologies despite their increasing usage, from a pragmatic perspective. Why we don't trust...
Life
Is Prioritizing Privacy Paranoia?
In my twenty years of tech experience, I've repeatedly seen that privacy is not paranoia, but a practical necessity. It's a matter of mindset.
Life
How I Learned to Set Boundaries with Technology
In my twenty years of experience, I share how technology took over my life and the concrete steps I took to break free from this cycle.
Tutorials
I Stopped Paying for 1Password: My Own Password Vault with Vaultwarden
I'm explaining how I ended my 1Password subscription and set up my own password vault with Vaultwarden due to high costs and data control concerns.
Tutorials
Home Server with N100: The Trade-offs of Low Power
How capable are Intel N100 processor mini PCs as home servers? The advantages and disadvantages of low power consumption, real-world...
Career
Choosing an AI Code Assistant: Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code
Examining the effectiveness of AI code assistants in software development, comparing GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code based on my own experiences to.
Career
Seniors Have Never Been This Valuable — But 'Senior' Is No Longer
With 20 years of experience, I explain how the concept of 'senior' is no longer tied to years, but redefined by system understanding, workflow mastery, and.
Life
QR Code Scams (Quishing): Beware of That Sticker on the Parking
I share my experience of how you can be scammed via fake QR codes on parking machines and how to protect yourself from such quishing attacks.
Technology
I Switched to Jellyfin and Never Looked Back: When Plex Hit $250
After Plex Pass's pricing policy change, I detail my experience switching to Jellyfin, from setup to performance, security to user experience…
Technology
I Pulled My Data From the Cloud: Do I Regret It?
Did I regret moving my data on-premise and breaking free from cloud dependency? I'll share the technical and operational reasons behind this decision from my.
Technology
When to Adopt New Technology, When to Wait?
I'm sharing the challenges I faced and the lessons I learned when deciding to adopt new technology. On the risks of early adoption and correct timing…
Career
I Became a Manager and Returned: Do I Regret It?
The reasons behind my transition from a management position back to a technical career, the challenges I faced, and the lessons I learned.
Life
Losing Your Phone Number: SIM Swap Attacks and Self-Protection
A SIM Swap attack, also known as losing your phone number, is a serious threat to your digital security. In this guide, we'll explain how SIM Swap works…
Technology
7 Ways to Reduce Your AI Bill: Smart Strategies
As AI model token costs rapidly increase, I explain how you can reduce your bill using practical methods I've experienced.
Technology
Not Everyone Needs Kubernetes
I explain why Kubernetes isn't the only solution for every project, highlighting the advantages of simplicity and cost-effectiveness based on my 20 years of.
Technology
Build Your Own AI Agent: Automating Tasks in 3 Steps
Learn how to build your own AI agent using Python, LangChain, and the OpenAI API. A step-by-step guide to automating tasks.
Tutorials
Securing a Server in the First 45 Minutes: VPS Hardening Checklist
I've shared my experiences on how to harden a new VPS with essential security steps in the first 45 minutes. SSH, firewall, and user management.