Technical notes for Linux, automation, cloud, and creator workflows.
Browse the full archive of KeepItTechie posts, from practical Linux fixes to homelab build notes and AI workflow experiments.
This 360mm AIO Is Going Into My Next Linux Workstation Build
I unbox the ASRock Challenger 360 Digital AIO and walk through what is in the box, the build quality, mounting hardware, and that 3-inch digital display....
The Open Source Apps I Actually Use Every Week
A practical walkthrough of the open source apps I use regularly for browsing, documents, notes, media, passwords, backups, and homelab services, plus a realistic plan for adopting them without breaking your workflow.
The Internet Is Becoming Permissioned: What Age Checks Mean for Linux and Open Source
Lawmakers and platforms are increasingly talking about age verification, and that trend could normalize identity checks across apps, operating systems, and AI. Linux users, self-hosters,...
Can a Cheap Mini PC Really Run a Home Server?
A cheap mini PC can be a great way to start self-hosting, but you need to match expectations to hardware. This companion article walks through what mini PCs can handle, where they struggle,...
Stop Building Your Homelab Backwards
Most beginners jump straight into installing apps, and end up with messy Docker folders, exposed services, and broken backups. Start with purpose, storage, backups, networking, security, documentation,...
This 252W USB Charger Replaced Half My Desk Setup
I unbox and test the Sabrent Voltik 252W 8-port USB PD 3.0 desktop charger to see if one brick can simplify a creator or home office desk. This review walks through the design, the ports, the color LCD,...
Local AI on Linux: Run Your Own AI Without Big Tech
Learn how to run AI models locally on Linux using Ollama and OpenWebUI to keep prompts and data on your machine. This guide walks through why local AI matters, hardware considerations, a beginner-friendly setup path,...
Your Home Server Is Probably a Security Risk
Self-hosting is powerful, but a lax home server is often more risk than reward. This companion article walks through practical Linux homelab security basics: updates, SSH hardening, firewalls, VPNs, reverse proxies,...
Stop Paying for Cloud Storage: Build Your Own Private Cloud
Tired of subscription fees and vendor lock-in? This companion guide walks through the ideas and practical steps to run a beginner-friendly private cloud using Nextcloud, Docker Compose,...
Your Ubuntu Server Needs a Static IP Address
This guide walks through why your server needs a static IP and how to configure one on Ubuntu Server 26.04 using the terminal GUI nmtui or the manual Netplan method, with practical tips to avoid locking yourself out.
