Ubuntu

Get system specs in Linux

Guide / AJB / October 17, 2010 / Linux, System Specs, Ubuntu

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere is a great little script to get all of your system specs in a easy to read format

Ubuntu 9.10 Review

Review / AJB / January 4, 2010 / Karmic Koala, Linux, Review, Ubuntu

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s been a couple of months since the release of the latest and greatest of Ubuntu, Karmic Koala and while we’ve been busy building servers based on the this release we can say with out a doubt it just keeps getting better.

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What I Use 2009

Opinions / AJB / December 29, 2009 / Home Servers, OSX, Ubuntu, Wii, Windows

Reading Time: 3 minutesSo I happen to get questions about my own setup from time to time. So I figured why not put together a list of my technology I use on a daily basis.

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Setting up a new backend today: Node.js + Express, MongoDB, JWT, CORS, logging, and PM2 (what I use and why)
Reading Time: 5 minutesI spin up a lot of small APIs. Here is the stack I keep coming back to for a solid, modern, and secure baseline. Libraries first, plus short “why,” then a skinny walkthrough you can copy. Core stack Folder layout Install Minimal app.js JWT auth middleware middlewares/auth.js Users model models/User.js Validation example with Zod Auth
The Best Mini PCs of 2025: Budget to Beast, and Everything in Between
Reading Time: 7 minutesLooking for the best mini PC in 2025? This guide compares top ready-to-use models for every budget and use case, including work, gaming, and home setups. See which system delivers the best performance for your money.
Hardening Your Ubuntu Server: Lessons From a Real Intrusion Attempt
Reading Time: 9 minutesA step-by-step guide to hardening your Ubuntu server after detecting suspicious traffic. Learn how to audit services, lock down unnecessary ports, and apply essential security measures every admin should know.
Chapter: The Doctrine of Collapse
Reading Time: 13 minutesIn the chilling final moments of the American empire, intelligence operative Orson Layne uncovers the devastating truth: the collapse wasn't accidental. It was the culmination of a decades-long plot, meticulously orchestrated by bitter men in the post-Soviet shadows.
Automating Laravel Deployment with GitHub Actions
Reading Time: 4 minutesAutomating Laravel deployments using GitHub Actions simplifies the release process and improves reliability. This step-by-step guide explains how to set up an automated deployment pipeline from GitHub to a VPS, using AWS Lightsail as an example. It covers configuring a deploy user, setting up SSH access, handling GitHub CLI authentication, and executing Laravel deployment commands.