A guide to implementing 'Quality of Life' Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to streamline Windows administration in lab and development environments.
A guide showing how to check the installed and download size of packages using the Pacman and Apt package managers on Linux.
A guide to increasing the open file limit on Ubuntu Linux for web apps and servers, covering configuration changes and system reboots.
A developer reflects on a year of using Linux Mint as a daily driver, noting its stability and how it solidified their commitment to open systems.
Fixing the 'too many open files' error in Soju IRC bouncer by increasing file descriptor limits on OpenBSD.
A technical guide on configuring Linux systems to generate and save core dump files for debugging program crashes.
A technical guide detailing the author's specific setup process for installing Alpine Linux on a ThinkPad laptop, including btrfs configuration.
Troubleshooting guide for common Windows service startup errors, including registry fixes and dependency management.
A technical guide for upgrading PostgreSQL from version 14 to 15 on Ubuntu 23.04, including commands and troubleshooting steps.
A technical guide on configuring macOS to send kernel core dumps over a wired network to a second Mac for debugging purposes.
A practical guide to understanding and using Linux capabilities, with examples and tooling for managing privileges in containers.
A technical guide on configuring the default audio card in Linux, addressing common issues like card numbering and multi-source playback.
A guide to using Python's platform module to retrieve system information on Linux, covering Python 2 and 3 differences.
A final guide on managing Windows 10 updates, explaining how to avoid forced reboots but emphasizing the importance of installing security patches.
IT professional Josh King shares his daily work habits, tools, and routines in a 'How I Work' style blog post.
A quick guide on using PowerShell commands to clear all Windows Event Logs, including both standard and application logs, with an option for archiving.
A personal roundup of the software, hardware, games, and books used by the author throughout the year, with a focus on technology and tools.
How to use the policy-rc.d script on Debian/Ubuntu to prevent services from starting automatically during package installation or upgrade.
A quick guide to listing all installed software on a Windows PC using WMIC and System Information for Windows.
Guide to configuring Windows XP Scheduled Tasks to run a process every 15 minutes using advanced repeat options.
