How an automated hacking attempt brought down my WordPress site, and the step-by-step security hardening that prevented it from happening again. The Silent Crash It started with a familiar WordPress error that every site owner dreads: “Error establishing a database connection.” My site was completely down. No warning, no gradual slowdown – just offline. Little…

If you need real-time, system-wide background noise suppression on Ubuntu, NoiseTorch is the most practical open-source option. It uses RNNoise and exposes a virtual microphone that any application can use. Once enabled, it works across Audacity, browsers, Teams, Zoom, OBS, and anything else that can select an input device. Installation (Manual Binary) NoiseTorch is not…

Understanding Why /var/lib/snapd Consumes So Much Space When a Linux system reports that the root filesystem is completely full, the cause often lies somewhere inside the /var directory. One of the most common and least obvious contributors is Snapd, the package and application management system used in Ubuntu and other distributions. Snap stores application revisions,…

How to successfully migrate from HDD to SSD without losing data or ending up in maintenance mode Introduction Upgrading from a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) to a solid-state drive (SSD) is one of the most impactful performance improvements you can make to any computer. The process seems straightforward: clone your existing drive to the…

Azure File Shares are convenient for SMB or NFS workloads, yet Premium File Shares can become expensive when quota is overprovisioned. This article explains why costs climb, what cheaper Azure services you can switch to, and how to migrate with minimal disruption. References are included after each section. Why Premium Azure Files can be costly…

Transform Ollama into a Professional Recruiter AI Deploy a consistent, role-playing recruiter chatbot using Ollama in Docker with custom Modelfiles—perfect for:✔ Mock interviews✔ Candidate screening automation✔ HR training simulations 1. Set Up Ollama in Docker (Production-Ready) Step 1: Pull the Official Ollama Docker Image Step 2: Create a Persistent Recruiter Modelfile Save this as RecruiterModelfile…

(Tested on Dell Inspiron 5577, Ubuntu 22.04+) Overheating in Linux laptops can stem from multiple causes. This guide uses a diagnostic approach to identify root causes before applying targeted fixes. We’ll cover temperature monitoring, frequency analysis, fan control, and performance optimization. Step 1: Establish Performance Baselines 1.1 Check CPU Specifications First, determine your CPU’s normal…