docker

If 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.

If 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.

If 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.

Frustrated 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.

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.