08 May 2026
Fixing Flatpak Obsidian CLI
How to fix the Obsidian CLI when the Flatpak package cannot expose the command in the usual way.
01 April 2026
The systemd age attestation controversy
In Open Source, we’re a community, and mob mentality, as was displayed in response to a recent systemd change, has no place in it.
02 September 2025
Bringing Linux Administration to Everyone: Free Online Course Starting Soon
Why an unfilled Linux administration cohort became a chance to offer the course as a free livestreaming experience.
09 August 2025
A homelab is a skill booster
Why a homelab can help new engineers build the practical operational instincts that cloud-only work often skips.
21 May 2025
Linux Shell for Beginners: The ls command
A beginner-friendly walkthrough of the Linux `ls` command and how to read directory listings.
25 February 2025
Self-Hosting Web Applications Using Podman
A practical look at self-hosting web applications with Podman and Quadlet instead of reaching straight for Kubernetes.
04 February 2025
Always update the BIOS first
A reminder from a failed Bluefin installation: update the BIOS before losing hours debugging Linux boot issues.
20 October 2024
I was on the Beyond Blocks podcast
A conversation on the Beyond Blocks podcast about Drupal, infrastructure automation, DevOps, Linux training, and keyboards.
19 October 2024
The secret to Linux workstation peace of mind
Why Bluefin has become my default Linux workstation setup and how it supports a calmer engineering workflow.