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Running a single Docker Container in Azure cost-effectivelyIf you are looking for a cost-effective way to host lightweight Docker containers like Bitwarden in Azure, this post explores why over-engineered solutions like Kubernetes may not be the best fit. I compare the complexities and costs of different Azure hosting options to help you determine the most efficient, cloud-native approach for running a single, essential service.
December 21, 2021Self-hosting changedetection.io for monitoring websitesIf you are interested in keeping track of website updates without relying on third-party services, this post details how I self-hosted ChangeDetection.io on my Synology NAS using Docker. I walk through the simple deployment process via the Container Manager, highlighting how lightweight the solution is while effectively monitoring competitor and tech sites for meaningful content changes.
December 4, 2023Upgrading a self-hosted Ghost to Ghost 6If you’re looking to upgrade a self-hosted Ghost instance running in Docker, my experience with migrating to version 6 might save you from some common pitfalls. I detail my rigorous backup strategy and the specific Docker tag workaround I used to successfully complete the upgrade when the standard image wasn’t available for my architecture.
August 5, 2025Upgrading the home office with a dedicated UPSFrustrated by frequent power outages caused by building maintenance that repeatedly forced me to rebuild my NAS RAID array, I decided to upgrade my home office with a dedicated uninterruptible power supply. This post explains what a UPS is, the different types available, and how I calculated the necessary capacity to protect my servers and data from unexpected electrical issues.
November 2, 2020What happens with Windows 11 if I never close any apps and programs?Curious about Microsoft’s productivity claims for Windows 11, I conducted an experiment by refusing to close any applications during a work session on my high-spec machine. Within just three hours, the system began to misbehave with significant taskbar lag, suggesting that keeping apps open indefinitely severely degrades performance.
March 28, 2022