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How I built a website that runs entirely on static files—no servers, no databases, no nonsense.

Leasing an iPhone sounds slick, but is it actually the best move for your wallet? Here’s a breakdown of when it works — and when it fails.

My homelab got owned. Here’s what happened, why it hurt, and how I’m rethinking my self-hosting setup to avoid it happening again.

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash smokes Astra on the latest AA benchmark. Is this just benchmarks chasing, or does it actually matter?

The home repair company went under, but you still owe money. Here’s what to do and what actually matters.

Learn how to write the perfect email to your first paying customer — including a real example and why it works.

Gluetun is awesome for self-hosting VPNs, but pinned versions can trip you up. Fix your setup before you break something.

Is a $3k rig with 128GB VRAM and 256GB RAM overkill or perfect for running local LLMs? Let’s break down the numbers and the hype.

Money anxiety from past poverty isn’t just financial — it’s emotional. Let’s talk about why this destroys relationships and how to address it.

Building a ‘village’ for your project might be fun, but losing Mr. Kim in it? Here’s why this happens and how to (maybe) fix it.