Archive
Author: Richard Bailey
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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 Kernel Explained for Everyday Admins
Linux kernel 7.0 landed on April 12, 2026. Here is what normal admins should care about, what they can ignore, and how to judge when a distro kernel… Read the guide
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Windows 11 Developer Setup: The Complete Guide From a Fresh Install
You’ve got a new Windows 11 machine. Before you install anything, there are three things you need to do — and most setup guides skip the first one… 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: Which Linux Editor Should You Actually Use?
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
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How to Check Disk Space in Linux and Find What Is Eating It
A practical Linux disk-usage workflow that starts with df and ends with the actual directory or file that is filling the filesystem. Read the guide
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Linux File Management Cheat Sheet: Move, Copy, Rename and Delete Safely
A practical Linux file-operations guide covering move, copy, rename and delete commands without the usual command-line footguns. Read the guide
