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Adding my own 2¢ to the Technology Communities
  • Why I Shipped It as a Docker Container
    Docker | Just for Fun

    Why I Shipped It as a Docker Container

    ByKevin May 12, 2026April 28, 2026

    Docker wasn’t an afterthought—it was part of the design.
    Why Docker? Learn why my UTM + QR code builder ships as a hardened, non‑root container.

    Read More Why I Shipped It as a Docker ContainerContinue

  • How the App Works: A Simple Stack by Design
    Docker | Just for Fun

    How the App Works: A Simple Stack by Design

    ByKevin May 5, 2026April 28, 2026

    “Simple” software stack is often harder to design than complex systems.
    Now it’s time to explain how my UTM + QR code builder works (without code).

    Read More How the App Works: A Simple Stack by DesignContinue

  • Why I Built a Self‑Hosted UTM & QR Code Builder
    Docker | Just for Fun

    Why I Built a Self‑Hosted UTM & QR Code Builder

    ByKevin April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

    If you’ve ever pasted a campaign URL into an online QR code generator and thought, “Where else is this data going?”—this project is for you.

    Read More Why I Built a Self‑Hosted UTM & QR Code BuilderContinue

  • Why “Predictive Observability” Is a Misnomer: The Human Factor Can’t Be Automated
    Monitoring/Observability

    Why “Predictive Observability” Is a Misnomer: The Human Factor Can’t Be Automated

    ByKevin December 3, 2025April 7, 2026

    Predictive Observability is as attainable as instant video cassettes, and it all boils down to a single problem: humanity.

    Read More Why “Predictive Observability” Is a Misnomer: The Human Factor Can’t Be AutomatedContinue

  • Pi-hole Teleporter
    Home Lab | PowerShell

    All Things Backup: Pi-hole (Teleporter)

    ByKevin September 10, 2025July 14, 2026

    It’s now a personal mission to backup everything in my home lab. Today I discuss how backing up my Pi-Hole using PowerShell.

    Read More All Things Backup: Pi-hole (Teleporter)Continue

  • Convert PowerShell ISE Snippets to VS Code
    PowerShell

    Convert PowerShell ISE Snippets to VS Code

    ByKevin August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

    In this post I explain how I move a few of my favorite legacy PowerShell ISE snippets to Visual Studio Code.

    Read More Convert PowerShell ISE Snippets to VS CodeContinue

  • Solving Docker Volume Backups with PowerShell
    PowerShell | Docker | Home Lab

    Solving Docker Volume Backups with PowerShell

    ByKevin July 3, 2025July 22, 2026

    Saving docker volumes was more challenging that I initially thought, but thankfully PowerShell was there to help again.

    Read More Solving Docker Volume Backups with PowerShellContinue

  • The Docker Logo
    Home Lab | Docker

    Docker Containers in my Home Lab

    ByKevin July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

    Just a list, sitting here, waiting for my containers to notice me

    Read More Docker Containers in my Home LabContinue

  • Enabling NetFlow on your Ubiquiti Dream Machine
    Network Musings | SolarWinds

    Testing NetFlow with Ubiquiti

    ByKevin January 8, 2025May 19, 2025

    Finally, I can get that NetFlow goodness from my Ubiquiti Dream Machine I’ve always wanted.

    Read More Testing NetFlow with UbiquitiContinue

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