Alex Reed is a tech blogger specializing in easy-to-follow guides and tutorials. Learn how to solve tech problems and master new skills with clear explanations and practical examples.
Backups & Recovery
Protect your data with automated backups using `systemd` and `rsync`! This guide shows you how to set up regular backups, including script creation, service configuration, and advanced options like incremental backups and compression. Learn how to easily secure your valuable data from loss.
Schema.org & SEO
Boost your website's SEO with Schema.org! Learn how to implement structured data markup to improve search engine visibility, user experience, and drive more traffic. This guide covers everything from choosing the right schema types to testing your markup. Get started today!
Web Performance Optimization
Boost your website's speed and user experience with these 7 proven techniques. Learn how to minimize HTTP requests, optimize images, leverage browser caching, and more for instant improvements. Get a faster, more efficient website today!
Linux Distribution Setup
Boost your Linux system's performance, security, and hardware compatibility with a kernel update! This guide covers using package managers (APT, DNF, Pacman) or manually compiling the kernel. Learn how to prepare, update, verify, and troubleshoot common issues.
Networking
Block ads and trackers across your network with Pi-Hole using Docker! This guide provides a step-by-step installation, including Docker setup, image download, and container configuration. Enjoy a faster, cleaner, and more private browsing experience.
Linux Distribution Setup
Discover your Linux distribution and kernel version easily! Learn how to use command-line tools like `lsb_release` and `uname` to quickly identify your system details. This guide also covers graphical methods and provides a script for combined information.
Linux Distribution Setup
Boost your Linux system's performance and prevent crashes with this guide to swap space. Learn how to create, manage, and troubleshoot swap, a crucial component that acts as virtual memory for your RAM. Optimize your system's memory usage and keep things running smoothly.
Command Line
Boost your Bash efficiency with the `history` command! Learn to track, search, re-execute, edit, and customize previous commands. This guide provides practical examples and troubleshooting tips to streamline your command-line workflow.
Cybersecurity
Discover the power of ChaCha20, a high-speed, secure stream cipher. This comprehensive guide explores its workings, advantages, and real-world applications in TLS/SSL, messaging apps, VPNs, and more. Learn how to implement ChaCha20 in Python and understand key security considerations.
Command Line
ED25519 SSH keys offer superior security and performance compared to RSA. This guide explains why ED25519 is the better choice and provides a step-by-step tutorial on generating and using ED25519 keys for password-less authentication. Learn how to improve your SSH security today!