Making the Case for a Modern Synaptic-Style Package Manager on Linux
Not every distro is moving to the immutable model, and for those that don’t we need a tool that respects the needs of those users. Beyond just dependency management, it…
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Serious About Learning Linux? Get 15 O'Reilly Linux and DevOps eBooks for Under $25
Most of the internet runs on Linux. From cloud servers and containerized apps to CI/CD pipelines and network automation, Linux is the backbone of modern infrastructure. And the people keeping…
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Steam Deck Shortage; Vibe-Education; VPN Steam Blocks; Discord Age-Gate – Talking Heads Ep.421
Thanks to Meter for sponsoring this episode! Check out their full network stack, and book a demo today at http://meter.com/craftcomputing. Wallets, Coffee Tumblers, Pint Glasses and more available at https://craftcomputing.store…
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Session's Co-Founder Thinks You Don't Need to Ditch WhatsApp Completely
Because of these constraints, thus far, all legal requests have resulted in the Session Foundation lacking access to any of the requested data, with the foundation responding to these requests…
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Fix “This Site Can’t Be Reached” Error (5+ Reliable Solutions That Actually Work)
The internet is a complex network of connections, which is why this error can originate from your local computer, your internet service provider, or the website’s server. To fix it,…
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I Ditched Claude Code and Now Using Open Source Qwen AI for Real Sysadmin Work
Borg is a powerful, fast, and reliable solution that is also very explicit, and forgetting even a single flag can affect the end result in ways you didn’t intend to….
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Headless WordPress: The Easiest & Best Way To Set Up A Decoupled Site
RunCloud provides tools to monitor your server’s health and automatically restart services (such as NGINX or PHP) if they crash. While we manage the software layer and configuration to prevent…
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Oh Dear! Notepad++ Was Quietly Compromised for Six Months (But Don't Panic Just Yet)
Back in June 2025, attackers broke into that shared hosting server and got themselves inside the update infrastructure. From there, they could intercept update requests and quietly redirect users to…
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Run ANY Device You Own Through A VPN – VPN Gateway Tutorial 2026
There is no sponsor on today’s video. If you want to help support the channel, grab yourself a Pint Glass or Coffee Tumbler at https://craftcomputing.store. All of our merch is…
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Espressif Launches "Radio Co-Processor" ESP32-E22
Expressif hasn’t provided any pricing or general availability information. They are directing prospective customers to contact their sales team for procuring engineering samples.And, thanks to the RCP architecture, the ESP32-E22…
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Ubuntu's Snap Store is Under Siege from Scammers, and The Gates are Open
Canonical’s Snap Store is the latest in line, with the platform facing increasingly sophisticated attacks, and a recent development makes things look particularly bleak.Well, much of the matter would’ve been…
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What is “401 Error Unauthorized Access” and How to Fix it?
Suggested read: How to Fix a 502 Bad Gateway ErrorThis error means your browser couldn’t prove you have permission to view a page.Sometimes the problem is as simple as a…
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Things I Stopped Self-Hosting (And Why Cloud Won in My Home Lab)
In this video, I share the real-world services I stopped self-hosting in my home lab and we look at why cloud or managed solutions ultimately made more sense for me…
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DevOps Guide For Installing Docker on Windows Server (2016, 2019, & 2022)
Get-Service docker Check the Docker CLI: Run the following command to verify that the docker command is available in your system’s PATH. Suggested read: Self-Hosting Docker vs Cloud-Based Docker Legacy…
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How & Why You Should Remove Unused WordPress Plugins
This guide explains why they cause problems and shows you how to safely remove them.Unused WordPress plugins can slow your site down and weaken your security, even when they’re deactivated….
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FOSS Weekly #26.01: Distros of 2026, Terminal Customization, CachyOS Server Edition and More Linux Stuff
We have a list of interesting new distributions that may see bigger userbase in 2026. Please note that this list deliberately excludes newer versions of established distros like Ubuntu 26.04,…
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How To Install phpMyAdmin Easily Using RunCloud
Note: in RunCloud, we use MariaDB for your database. It is an enhanced drop-in replacement for MySQL, made by the original developers of MySQL with the promise of maintaining ongoing…
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Debian Embraces Chinese LoongArch Processors with Official Loong64 Support
Suggested Read 📖: 13 Interesting Distributions Based on Debian LinuxThe progress has been pretty quick. The first buildd built 300 packages in just the first night. The team expected the…
