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AI, the Workplace and Future.

AI, the Workplace and Future.

Some days I just sit and wonder what is going on in the world of Tech-land. AI is all the rage these days, but at the same time... probably the most hated thing on earth. The stigma of using AI for anything is increasing to levels of hatred that make

Oct 18, 2026 · 2 min read
From Docker to Kubernetes: My 5-Year Homelab Journey
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From Docker to Kubernetes: My 5-Year Homelab Journey

Five years ago, I spun up my first Docker container. Today, I'm running a full Kubernetes cluster in my closet. Here's how I got here. Why Self-Host? Honestly? I needed to learn for my day job. Kubernetes was everywhere and I needed to actually understand it,

Dec 30, 2025 · 2 min read
Finding the Passion in Tech

Finding the Passion in Tech

Testing. Iterating. Troubleshooting. Repeat. This is the rhythm of someone who never stops learning. Why do I do it? Honestly, the answer changes depending on the day. Sometimes it's necessity. Sometimes it's obsession. Most of the time, I just need to know how things work. I&

Dec 29, 2025 · 1 min read

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