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 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.
AI Knows Exactly What You Want To Hear
AI often sounds confident and persuasive, and that can trick decision makers into trusting wrong answers. This piece breaks down the Barnum Effect, AI sycophancy,...
Why People Are Moving to Linux for Privacy in 2026
In 2026 more people are considering Linux because they are fed up with forced accounts, cloud lock-in, subscriptions, telemetry, and unwanted AI features....
Ubuntu Server 26.04 LTS Is Here… Should You Upgrade?
Ubuntu Server 26.04 LTS is out; this companion article breaks down the practical checklist, upgrade considerations,...
5 Docker Containers That Completely Changed My Homelab
I walked through five underrated Docker containers that turned my chaotic pile of services into a predictable system. These tools give you monitoring, real-time logs, a clean home page, automatic updates,...
IBM Paid $17M… But Everyone’s Missing the Real Problem
IBM’s $17 million payment grabbed headlines, but the more important issue is what it reveals about hiring systems, incentives, and how organizations can create problems at scale....
