You Probably Do Not Need a VPN
Always use HTTPS and don't fear Public WiFi
Blog
This blog is about my experiences with work and my personal opinions. I publish every three weeks currently.
Why I Use Podman over Docker
I loved Docker Compose. I now love Quadlets.
Software Minimalism
Technology is a tool - and it should be treated as one
Podman, Caddy, and Lego: DNS-01 Challenges without having to use xCaddy
Takes only a few moments and ensures you don't have to rebuild with the right DNS plugins
How I Archive
Compress, Encrypt, and then Signing archives allows me to hop between cloud providers
Please use ISO 8601 for your dates in files
It's not that hard to switch and easier for everyone - including me especially
My Self Hosting Journey after ~18 months
How I reclaimed my data, saved money, and stayed sane doing it.
Small Scale Database Backups
Database backups require more care than file backups because you can corrupt backups if not done properly. Below are backup scripts for four popular database engines.
Backups done properly
Learn why I don't trust provider backups, my journey from manual zip files to Restic automation, and how proper backups let me experiment fearlessly with my VPS collection. Includes database backup techniques, cron automation, and why testing restores saved my sanity
Finding Another Job After Getting Laid Off
I managed to get one, but I did not like the process at all. Going back to the job market without a job is not a nice experience.