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Explore a variety of personal data backup and sync strategies, from simple rsync scripts to advanced ZFS snapshots and encrypted cloud backups with tools like Restic, Borg, and Syncthing.

Feeling burnt out by the tech industry's layoffs, broken hiring processes, and corporate nonsense? Explore common frustrations and discover practical strategies for finding a more sustainable and fulfilling career.

The tech downturn is pushing developers to seek entirely new careers. Discover why some are becoming pilots and survey techs, and what's causing the deep crisis in the game development industry.

A look into the long and varied careers of tech professionals reveals surprising longevity, paths to overcoming burnout, and practical advice for pivoting to skilled trades later in life.

A developer faced a perplexing performance limit in their Node.js game with low CPU usage. The unexpected solution involved scaling down from multiple containers to a single one, revealing a crucial lesson about context switching and premature optimization.

Exploring the concept of 'indirect phones' where an AI manages your calls. The discussion weighs the convenience against the critical loss of human emotion and connection in our conversations.

Discover the maximum indoor temperature for productivity and learn why factors like humidity and the type of work are more important than the number on the thermostat. Get tips on managing heat and humidity to stay focused.

Discover why prioritizing 'being' over 'doing' is a more meaningful measure for life. Learn from personal stories about the value of presence, connection, and living with less regret.

Explore strategies used by software engineers to combat skill atrophy and stay relevant, from building side projects to focusing on health, soft skills, and financial security.

A deep dive into the real-world industrial applications of AR and VR, from manufacturing quality control to remote work. Discover which use cases are providing real value and what hardware and business challenges are holding back widespread adoption.