Automation & DevOps

Citrix AI Support Nightmare: When Automation Breaks Your Business

When Citrix's new AI-only support model left administrators locked out of their own infrastructure, it exposed the dark side of automation. Here's what really happened, why it matters for your business, and how to protect yourself from similar failures.

11 min read | 56 views | Jan 15, 2026

Vibe-Coded Is the New 'Made in China' in 2026

The term 'vibe-coded' has evolved from a niche joke to a serious warning label in the self-hosted and DevOps communities. Much like 'Made in China' once signaled questionable manufacturing quality, 'vibe-coded' now flags software built on intuition rather than engineering rigor. This article explores what this shift means for automation in 2026.

10 min read | 58 views | Jan 15, 2026

Managing Hybrid Users with Poor Internet: A 2026 Sysadmin Guide

When a hybrid user reports a 5mbps unstable connection, it's not just their problem—it's an IT challenge requiring creative solutions. This guide explores practical approaches to supporting remote workers with poor connectivity while maintaining productivity and security.

11 min read | 65 views | Jan 14, 2026

Youlag v4.1.0: Modernize FreshRSS for YouTube & Articles

Youlag v4.1.0 revolutionizes how you consume YouTube and article feeds through FreshRSS. This comprehensive guide covers why self-hosters are switching, detailed installation steps, and advanced configuration for a truly modern reading experience.

14 min read | 114 views | Jan 14, 2026

The RTO Paradox: Why Mandatory Office Return Kills Collaboration

Mandatory return-to-office policies often create the exact opposite of their intended effect. Instead of spontaneous collaboration, you get WFH with a commute. Here's why it happens and how to fix it.

12 min read | 70 views | Jan 14, 2026

Excel as ERP: Why It's a Disaster Waiting to Happen

When a senior ops manager tries to build an ERP system in Excel, it's not just inefficient—it's a ticking time bomb for data integrity, scalability, and business continuity. Here's why spreadsheets fail as enterprise systems and what you should use instead.

13 min read | 62 views | Jan 13, 2026

Anchor Notes: The Self-Hosted Google Keep Alternative You Need

Anchor Notes emerges as a compelling self-hosted alternative to Google Keep, designed specifically for mobile-first workflows with full offline functionality. This comprehensive guide explores why it's gaining traction in the self-hosting community.

13 min read | 140 views | Jan 13, 2026

Hardware Rollback 2026: What the DDR4 & GPU Revival Means for DevOps

In a surprising market reversal, 2026 is shaping up as the year of hardware nostalgia. With NVIDIA rereleasing the RTX 3060, Samsung ramping DDR4, and AMD considering Zen 3's return, we explore what this means for automation engineers, DevOps teams, and infrastructure budgets.

10 min read | 63 views | Jan 13, 2026

MDT Retirement 2026: What It Means & Modern Alternatives

Microsoft's immediate retirement of MDT in 2026 leaves many sysadmins scrambling. This guide breaks down what the end of MDT means, explores modern deployment alternatives, and provides actionable migration strategies based on real community experiences.

11 min read | 220 views | Jan 13, 2026

Why the *arr Stack Feels Like Magic for Self-Hosted Media

For newcomers to self-hosting, setting up the *arr stack often feels like discovering pure magic. This guide explains why tools like Radarr and Sonarr create an automated media experience that genuinely rivals—and often surpasses—commercial streaming.

10 min read | 64 views | Jan 12, 2026

Autodesk's 2026 Compliance Crackdown: What Sysadmins Must Know

When Autodesk contacts your client with detailed usage data, it's more than an audit—it's a wake-up call. This comprehensive guide explores how software vendors detect unauthorized use, what the 2026 compliance landscape looks like, and how automation can save your business from costly legal exposure.

9 min read | 77 views | Jan 10, 2026

Who's Still Working From Home in 2026? The DevOps Reality

As we move through 2026, the WFH landscape for sysadmins and DevOps professionals has solidified into a new normal. Based on community discussions and industry data, we break down who's still remote, what tools make it possible, and how to navigate this evolved workplace.

11 min read | 65 views | Jan 10, 2026