With Discord's 2026 facial ID policy pushing users away, the search for private, self-hosted alternatives is urgent. This guide cuts through the noise, testing the top contenders for real-world use, ease of setup, and that all-important 'wife test.'
As Discord demands government IDs and pushes further into surveillance capitalism, tech-savvy communities are seeking self-hosted alternatives. This guide explores the best privacy-first communication platforms you can control.
Modern homelab tools have become so polished that they risk hiding the very knowledge we seek. This article explores why everything feels 'too easy' in 2026's self-hosting landscape and how to find meaningful learning in an automated world.
Heroku's 2026 announcement about transitioning to a sustaining engineering model has developers asking if the platform is dying. We break down what this really means, analyze the implications for current users, and explore practical alternatives for your projects.
After struggling with Homarr's RAM consumption and excessive DNS requests, I migrated to Glance and transformed my self-hosted dashboard experience. Here's why the switch was worth the effort and how you can optimize your setup.
A developer's transparent look at earning $467 in three months from donations for a self-hosted SSH server manager. This article dives deep into the realities of funding open-source tools, community reactions, and actionable strategies for 2026.
When 'Tier 1 Help Desk' actually means Tier 2 responsibilities, you're dealing with job title inflation. This comprehensive guide breaks down why IT titles have become meaningless, how to decode what you're really applying for, and strategies to navigate the 2026 job market without getting burned.
When a colleague passes away, the technical task of disabling their accounts becomes emotionally charged. This guide explores how automation can handle the technical burden while preserving human dignity in difficult IT scenarios.
AI was supposed to make IT jobs easier, but many professionals are finding it creates more problems than it solves. From non-technical colleagues becoming overnight 'experts' to AI-generated documentation overriding decades of experience, here's what's really happening and how to fix it.
Most engineering organizations reward firefighters who solve crises, but this creates a culture that stays broken. Discover why this happens and how to build career paths that reward prevention over heroics.
IT professionals and MSPs are fed up with GoDaddy's unreliable infrastructure, deceptive UX, and constant headaches. Here's why the 'F*ck GoDaddy' sentiment is growing and what you should use instead.
Discover how one tech enthusiast rescued a discarded Galaxy S10 and transformed it into a surprisingly capable 24/7 Minecraft server. This comprehensive guide explores the why, how, and what's possible when repurposing old smartphones for self-hosting.