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AI Agent Setup: Is the Promised Autonomy Real?
While the promise of autonomy from AI agents seems appealing, real-world setup and management processes are not as smooth as expected. Based on my experiences.
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5 Ways to Securely Access Your Home Server with Cloudflare Tunnel
I explain the most secure ways and configurations to access your home server from the outside world without opening any ports, using Cloudflare Tunnel and the.
Life
Messaging Security: Signal vs. WhatsApp?
I compare the security differences between Signal and WhatsApp, two apps we frequently use for daily communication, based on my own experiences.
Technology
AI Code Editors: How to Choose Between Copilot, Cursor, and Claude
My personal experiences and the trade-offs to consider when choosing between AI code editors like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code.
Life
AI Tool Cost Optimization: System Architecture Fundamentals
I'm examining system architecture approaches, trade-offs, and practical strategies to optimize costs arising from the integration of AI tools.
Technology
Self-Hosting: The Security Responsibility That Comes With Full Control
While managing your own servers provides full control, it also brings security responsibilities. Learn how to manage them based on my own experience…
Career
Digital Security for Developers: 5 Ease-Cost Balances
I examine the balance between ease and cost that developers face in digital security across 5 key areas. From password managers to secure coding, practical…
Technology
Current Status of the Passkey Ecosystem: Security and Accessibility
How Passkey technology is transforming cybersecurity and user experience with passwordless authentication. Current status and integration challenges.
Life
AI Tools: Fundamentals of Optimizing Expenditures
Practical, experience-driven tips to reduce AI tool costs and manage your budget wisely. Model selection, token management, and API usage.
Technology
Is Being Full-Stack Really Necessary in the Age of AI?
A comprehensive review of the role, cost, and career implications of full-stack skills in AI projects.
Life
Two-Factor Authentication: 3 Security Differences and a Selection
Why is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) critical? Learn about the security differences between various 2FA methods like SMS, TOTP, and hardware keys, and how to.
Career
DIY NAS vs Synology: Which Homelab Adds More Value to Your Career?
When setting up a homelab, should you opt for ready-made solutions or build your own system from scratch? Focusing on career development, we'll explore the.
Tutorials
Set Up Your Own Local LLM in 5 Steps with Ollama
I'm exploring the practical steps to set up a local Large Language Model (LLM) on your own server with Ollama, along with my experiences.
Career
Software Developer Career in Turkey and Global Remote: Anatomy
Exploring global remote career opportunities for software developers in Turkey, the advantages of choosing this path, and the challenges one might face, based.
Technology
Conferences and Certifications: Overrated Tools in a Career?
Analyzing the true value and proper use of conferences and certifications in my tech career, based on my field experience. In which situations…
Tutorials
Self-Hosted VPN vs. Commercial Service: The Price of Independence
Should you set up your own VPN or use a ready-made commercial service? A comparative guide on independence, security, cost, and maintenance burden.
Tutorials
Secure Access to Self-Hosted Applications: The Cloudflare Tunnel
Learn how to use Cloudflare Tunnel to provide secure and hassle-free external access to applications on your own servers.
Technology
The Anatomy of Skill Atrophy in Software: Realities and Risks
We examine the anatomy of skills that degrade over time in software and system management. The mechanisms leading to atrophy, the risks, and what can be done.
Tutorials
Passkeys and Password Managers: The Cost of Security Convenience
I examine the balance between security and convenience offered by Passkeys and password managers, the hidden costs they entail, and future strategies.
Career
AI-Assisted Coding: Is It Dullating Developer Skills?
I examine the impact of AI-assisted coding tools on developer skills from a pragmatic perspective.
Technology
Why Are AI-Powered Productivity Tools Overhyped?
I discuss the real-world limitations and exaggerated expectations of AI-powered productivity tools based on my own experiences. Why every shiny tool…
Technology
My Own Media Server: 4 Challenges Brought by Convenience
The fundamental challenges I faced when setting up my own media server, such as data integrity, network performance, security, and maintenance, and my.
Tutorials
Deep Dive into One Area or Be Versatile in Your Career?
As a technology leader with 20 years of experience, I examine the question of whether you should focus on a single area or be versatile in your career.
Career
Why AI Tools Are Making Junior Developers' Careers More Challenging
We analyze how AI tools are impacting junior developers' careers and why they pose a challenge.