Archive
Author: Richard Bailey
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Bomb Jack on Commodore 16: A Dad’s 40-Year Revisit
I replayed the 1986 Commodore 16 conversion of Bomb Jack. Here is what the cut-down port gets right, where it differs, and how to play it now. Read the guide
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What Happens to Engineers Who Refuse to Use AI
AI adoption across IT engineering is not universal. Some engineers have embraced it fully, some use it selectively, and some have opted out entirely. Read the guide
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Linux 7.0 for Sysadmins: What Actually Changed
The Linux 7.0 changes that matter to sysadmins, what your distro may backport, and when a newer kernel is worth testing. Updated June 2026. Read the guide
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Secrets Management for AI-Assisted Development
TL;DR New here? This article is part of our AI development series. If you are setting up AI-assisted coding for the first time, start with our guide to… Read the guide
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Windows 11 Developer Setup: The Complete Guide From a Fresh Install
Fresh Windows 11 machine? Set up winget, WSL2, Windows Terminal, Git, and VS Code in the right order for a clean developer workstation. Read the guide
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Ubuntu Server First 30 Minutes: The Setup Checklist I’d Use Every Time
A first-boot Ubuntu server checklist covering updates, users, SSH, firewall, baseline tools, disk checks and the quick wins worth doing immediately. Read the guide
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Nano vs Vim vs Vi: Pick the Right Linux Editor
A practical guide to choosing Nano, Vim or Vi for real Linux administration rather than theory or editor tribalism. Read the guide
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How to Enable Remote Access on Ubuntu: SSH vs XRDP vs VNC
A practical Ubuntu remote-access guide that explains when to use SSH, XRDP or VNC and how to avoid opening the wrong service to the internet. Read the guide
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Linux SSH Hardening Checklist for Small Servers and Home Labs
A Linux SSH hardening checklist that focuses on the controls which actually improve security on small servers and home labs. Read the guide
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How to Reset a Linux Root Password on Ubuntu, RHEL and Debian
A step-by-step root-password recovery guide for Ubuntu, RHEL and Debian, including the caveats that matter on modern systems. Read the guide