AWS experienced at least two major outages in 2026 caused by AI automation tools gone rogue. This isn't just another cloud incident—it's a warning sign about our over-reliance on AI-driven infrastructure management and what happens when 'intelligent' systems make catastrophic decisions.
When ASUS suddenly blocked their support portal in Germany and Austria following a patent ruling, IT professionals faced immediate driver access issues. This incident reveals critical vulnerabilities in modern IT infrastructure management.
Designing your personal tech stack is equal parts art and engineering. In 2026, with more tools than ever, creating something that's both powerful and maintainable requires careful planning. This guide walks you through the philosophy and practical steps.
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.
A deep dive into why IT professionals have lost their authority in organizations, with actionable strategies for sysadmins and DevOps teams to reclaim their backbone through automation, documentation, and strategic communication in 2026.
When you're shipping 800 hard drives at once, 'probably fine' isn't good enough. We explore the critical logistics of large-scale data hoarding, from anti-static bag sizing for bracket-mounted drives to the real-world challenges of moving petabytes of storage.
The greatest intelligence coup in decades didn't involve traditional spies—it involved turning the West's own surveillance infrastructure against itself. Here's what happened, why it matters, and how to protect yourself in 2026.
Not every service is worth self-hosting in 2026. Based on extensive community discussion and real-world experience, we break down which services drain your time and resources versus which deliver genuine value when managed yourself.
When Microsoft went offline for 9.5 hours in 2026, their explanation about 'reduced capacity during maintenance' raised more questions than answers. We analyze what really happened, why standard redundancy protocols failed, and what infrastructure teams can learn from this costly failure.
Sysadmins are reaching a breaking point with Microsoft's recurring reliability issues, from Exchange crashes to problematic updates. This article explores the root causes, real-world impacts, and practical automation strategies to protect your infrastructure in 2026.
Timing your hardware purchases can make or break your web scraping operations. Learn from data hoarders who navigated the 2025 HDD price surge and discover strategies for optimizing your scraping infrastructure investments.
The President's recent statement that AI tech companies must 'pay their own way' for electricity signals major policy shifts. This article breaks down what this means for data center expansion, your utility bills, and the future of AI innovation in America.