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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.

9/12/2025
NAS

HL8 NAS Follow Up: Rocky Linux + RAIDZ2 After Months of Use

After living with the HL8 NAS for months, this setup centers on Rocky Linux, Houston UI, and a four-drive RAIDZ2 pool built with Seagate Exos 20TB drives. Here’s a grounded look at the install path,...

9/6/2025
Privacy

Surveillance Is Normal Now (And That’s the Problem)

We have reached a point where surveillance feels built into everyday life, and that normalization is the real issue....

9/5/2025
Privacy

From GitHub to Government: The Surveillance Pipeline

This piece stays tightly focused on the idea raised by the video title: a pipeline that can connect public code platforms and government surveillance concerns. With only the title and channel context to work from,...

9/4/2025
Linux

Linux Isn’t an Escape from Surveillance

Switching to Linux can be a smart move for privacy, but it is not a magic shield against surveillance. The real takeaway is simple: your operating system is only one piece of a much bigger privacy picture.

9/3/2025
Privacy

The Surveillance System You’re Already Living In!

A lot of modern surveillance does not feel like surveillance at all. It blends into everyday life through the devices, platforms, and habits most people already depend on.