Minisforum MS-A2 Unboxing and Hardware Review
Hands-on review of the Minisforum MS-A2 mini PC with dual 10GB SFP+ ports, AMD Ryzen 9000 series, and toolless design - perfect for home labs.
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My 'Zero Trust' Email Management System
I apply the zero trust firewall model to my email management. All incoming emails route to an Unsorted folder via a catch-all rule, and only emails matching specific sender and subject rules make it to my Inbox. I cover folder structure, routing rules, Outlook’s Sweep feature, and my annual archiving process.
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Qr Code Identification Card
A creative way to repurpose the ID card window in your wallet with a custom card featuring a QR code linking to your social media and contact info, an emergency contact list, and a hidden cash stash. Includes a printable template and step-by-step instructions.
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FlareSolverr – Bypass Cloudflare Protection for Jackett
A walkthrough on deploying FlareSolverr via Docker Compose in Portainer and connecting it to Jackett, allowing Jackett indexers protected by Cloudflare to work without manual intervention.
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Ubuntu Server - Configuring Network Settings with Netplan
A comprehensive guide to configuring network settings on Ubuntu Server using Netplan. Covers static IPs, DNS, DNS search domains, default gateways, static routes, VLAN tagging, NIC bonding, and bridge interfaces.
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Portainer CE - Docker Container Management Platform
An updated guide to installing Portainer CE on Docker. Covers creating the data volume, running the container with the current recommended ports, first-time setup, and an optional section on connecting remote Docker hosts using the Portainer Agent.
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Install Docker and Docker Compose on Linux (Updated for Compose V2)
An updated guide to installing Docker and Docker Compose V2 on Linux. My original 2022 article covered the standalone Compose V1 binary, which is now deprecated — this post covers the current method using the official Docker repository and the Compose plugin.
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IT Tools – Handy tools for developers
A deep dive into IT Tools, a lightweight self-hosted Docker container packed with 86 built-in tools for developers and IT professionals — including a Docker run to compose converter, password strength analyser, color code converter, crontab generator, and much more.
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Migrating from Overseerr to Seerr on Linux
Seerr is a community-maintained fork of Overseerr that picks up where the original left off. This post walks through migrating your existing Overseerr Docker container to Seerr on Linux, including backing up your data, fixing permissions, and updating your Compose file.
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Ubuntu Server 26.04 LTS — My Content Hub
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS drops next week, and I’m putting together a series of articles covering fresh installs, upgrading existing servers, and my post-install setup. This post will serve as the home base — I’ll update it with links as each article goes live.
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Welcome to the new and improved CHNS.tech
I took some time off after my 2024 challenge to post new content every weekend. It ended up getting the better of me and my time. I also had a few really big life events at the end of 2024 and through 2025 which took up all the free time I had. Well…I’m back and with a whole new look!
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New Website Coming Soon!
After years on a dated WordPress setup, a brand new website is in the works—faster, cleaner, and built from the ground up with a modern design.
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