Automation & DevOps

MongoDB Unauthenticated Exploit: Patch CVE-2025-14847 Now

A critical unauthenticated exploit for MongoDB (CVE-2025-14847) dubbed 'MongoBleed' was publicly released, enabling attackers to leak memory and harvest database secrets. This guide provides immediate patching instructions, detection methods, and long-term security hardening for DevOps and sysadmin teams.

12 min read | 13 views | Dec 28, 2025

When Users Break Your Flow: Automation for the Human Problem

Every sysadmin knows the frustration of being interrupted mid-flow. But what if automation could handle the predictable 'stupid' questions? We explore how modern DevOps principles can create systems resilient to human unpredictability.

10 min read | 13 views | Dec 28, 2025

When Steam Goes Down: The Sysadmin Nightmare in 2025

When Steam's holiday outage hit, sysadmins everywhere raised a virtual glass to their counterparts at Valve. This deep dive explores what really happens during major platform failures, the human cost of on-call rotations, and how modern DevOps practices can prevent—or at least mitigate—these nightmares.

11 min read | 15 views | Dec 27, 2025

On-Call Holidays: DevOps Strategies for Peaceful Celebrations

For every sysadmin and DevOps engineer covering holidays, this guide explores practical automation strategies, monitoring optimizations, and team management approaches to ensure peaceful celebrations while maintaining system reliability.

13 min read | 14 views | Dec 27, 2025

What to Host Next After Your First Self-Hosted Setup

You've conquered the basics with Jellyfin, AdGuard, and the *arr suite. Now what? Here's your roadmap to the next level of self-hosting with automation, security, and productivity tools that will transform your digital life.

12 min read | 51 views | Dec 25, 2025

The Golden Age of IT: Myth, Reality, and Finding Fulfillment in 2025

Many modern IT professionals feel disconnected from the hands-on work that defined earlier tech eras. This article explores whether the 'Golden Age' was real, how automation changed everything, and practical ways to reclaim technical satisfaction in 2025.

10 min read | 12 views | Dec 25, 2025

NIST Atomic Clock Failure: What It Means for Your Systems

When NIST's atomic clock ensemble in Boulder failed due to a power outage in 2025, it revealed how fragile our digital timekeeping infrastructure really is. This breakdown affected thousands of systems relying on accurate time synchronization—and exposed critical vulnerabilities in how we manage something as fundamental as time itself.

13 min read | 15 views | Dec 23, 2025

GitHub Actions Self-Hosted Runner Fees: The 2025 Cost Shock

GitHub's announcement of a $0.002/minute fee for self-hosted runners has sent shockwaves through the DevOps community. For some teams, this means thousands in unexpected monthly costs. Here's what you need to know and how to respond.

13 min read | 13 views | Dec 23, 2025

My Self-Hosting Journey: From Pi-hole to Full Linux Migration

Discover how one tech-savvy user's frustration with ads and Windows 11 led to a complete self-hosting transformation. This diary-style guide covers Pi-hole setup, Linux migration, and practical automation strategies for 2025.

12 min read | 15 views | Dec 23, 2025

CVE-2025-66478: How I Got Hacked and What You Must Do Now

Discovering a crypto miner running as root on your home server is every self-hoster's worst nightmare. This detailed guide walks through the CVE-2025-66478 attack vector, shows you how to detect similar compromises, and provides actionable steps to secure your infrastructure.

12 min read | 14 views | Dec 21, 2025

25+ Years in Tech Without a Real Interview: The Hidden Career Path

How do some tech professionals build decades-long careers without ever facing a traditional job interview? We explore the hidden path of networking, skill demonstration, and automation expertise that bypasses conventional hiring processes.

12 min read | 11 views | Dec 21, 2025

Beyond the Basics: 2025's Best Lightweight Self-Hosted Apps

The addiction is real—once you start self-hosting, you just want more. We've scoured the community to find the most useful, visually appealing, and resource-light applications to add to your stack in 2025, moving beyond the usual suspects.

10 min read | 14 views | Dec 21, 2025