#How-To.
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How to Verify File Integrity: Checksums and GPG Signatures Explained
Learn to verify SHA-256 checksums and GPG signatures on Linux ISOs, open-source releases, and repack hash files before you install anything.
How to Grow Basil at Home: The WFH Developer's Kitchen Herb Guide
Fresh basil 10 steps from your desk beats most gear upgrades. Complete guide to growing it in a pot, on a windowsill, or outdoors — with the pruning protocol that triples your yield.
Emergency Privacy Kit: Secure Your Digital Life in 2026
Step-by-step guide to securing your digital privacy fast. Password manager, 2FA, encrypted messaging, browser hardening, VPN setup, and data cleanup. Actionable checklist for immediate protection.
Claude Code + Ollama: Free Local AI Coding Setup (2026)
Run Claude Code with a local Ollama model instead of Anthropic's API. Step-by-step setup, recommended models, env vars, and troubleshooting.
TypeScript Utility Types: Pick, Omit, Partial & Deep Dive
Master TypeScript's built-in utility types like Pick, Omit, and Partial. Learn real production patterns for Required, Record, and function-derived types.
Python Type Hints: A Practical Guide for Real Codebases
Use Python type hints effectively with annotations, generics, and Pydantic. Learn to avoid common production gotchas and master tools like mypy and pyright.
CSS Grid vs Flexbox: When to Use Which
A practical guide to choosing between CSS Grid and Flexbox — with real layout examples, decision rules, common mistakes, and browser support notes for 2026.
How to Install and Use nvm (Node Version Manager)
Install nvm on macOS, Linux, and WSL, manage multiple Node.js versions, set defaults, and use .nvmrc for per-project version pinning.
How to Monitor a Linux Server: CPU, Memory, and Disk
Practical guide to Linux server monitoring. Learn to use top, htop, and df to track CPU, memory, and disk usage, and set up persistent alerts for your server.
How to Set Up Coolify for Self-Hosted Deployments
Step-by-step guide to setting up Coolify on your VPS. Learn to deploy Node.js/Docker apps, manage domains, and handle HTTPS for free on your own hardware.
How to Set Up a Reverse Proxy with Nginx
Step-by-step guide to setting up Nginx as a reverse proxy for your web apps. Learn to configure HTTPS, security headers, WebSocket support, and rate limiting.
How to Use Gemma 4 with Claude Code via Ollama (April 2026)
Set up Gemma 4 locally with Ollama and wire it into Claude Code. Learn correct env vars, model tags, and context window config for April 2026.
How to Audit What Data Your Apps Are Sending
Learn to audit app network traffic on macOS, Linux, and mobile. Use mitmproxy, Wireshark, and Charles Proxy to see exactly what data your apps are sending.
How to Install Gemma 4 Locally with Ollama (2026 Guide)
Run Google's Gemma 4 locally with Ollama. Setup guide for E2B, E4B, 12B, 26B MoE, and 31B Dense models — hardware, benchmarks, APIs, and IDEs.
How to Use Environment Variables in Docker
Manage environment variables in Docker containers and Compose files — inline values, .env files, runtime injection, secrets, and production patterns.
How to Harden SSH on a Linux Server
Step-by-step SSH hardening guide. Learn to disable root login, enforce SSH keys, change ports, and add 2FA to protect your Linux server from brute-force bots.
How to Install Ollama and Run LLMs Locally
Ollama lets you run large language models on your own machine. Learn how to install it, download models, and run them locally without any API keys.
Docker Compose in Production: Best Practices & Tips
Learn how to run Docker Compose in production securely. This guide covers health checks, restart policies, secrets, logging, and resource limits for deployment.
Python Virtual Environments: venv, uv, and When to Use Each
Keep Python projects isolated with virtual environments. Learn how to set up venv and uv, manage dependencies, and choose the right tool for your 2026 workflow.
How to Set Up WSL2 for Windows Developers
WSL2 setup for Windows developers. Learn how to install Linux on Windows, configure Docker and VS Code, and optimize performance for a seamless experience.
How to Set Up CI/CD with GitHub Actions (Complete Guide)
Learn to build CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. Step-by-step guide to testing, building, and deploying apps with secure secret management.