Understanding Linux Firewall Tables: iptables, nftables & UFW Understanding Linux Firewall Tables Demystifying iptables, nftables, and UFW What Does “Uses Tables” Mean? When your router or Linux server says it “uses tables,” that means it’s using the Linux packet filtering system, which is either iptables or nftables. These are the kernel-level firewall systems that control…
Maybe Fixer-builder edition Repurposing a Ni-Cd Charger for Li-Ion Batteries (Maker-Fixer Edition) Your old Ni-Cd charger can live again. It’s got the guts — transformer, rectifier, and housing — it just needs brains. We’ll keep the power section and add modern control so it can safely charge Li-ion tool packs or custom builds. What You’ll…
DIY Router Build – The Saga When “Enterprise” HardwareFails You Twice Build your own damn 2.5Gbps router from a dusty Dell The MikroTik Disaster Trilogy Act I: The First Death Hours of meticulous configuration with AI assistance. Everything was perfect. Network locked down tight. VLAN configured like a pro. RouterOS looking slick and professional. This…
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Guide · September 2025 Build Your Own Home AI Box — Straight Talk + Setup Plan Stand up a local rig for web dev, Arduino/ESP32 work, and a 6-channel vibration project — without monthly AI fees. Local LLMs Edge ML ESP32 Web Dev What I’m Building (Hardware) CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (Arrow Lake,…
i am currently using Linux mint but have cnc machines that only run on windows and i hate microsoft and google for the evil corporations they are and refuse to use their products. I’m looking at a road map and trying to find alternatives in every instance that uses software That’s a strong and principled…
🧠 Why a Home Server with Open-Source AI Is a Great Idea ✅ Benefits: 🧰 Open-Source AI Software to Consider 🧠 Language & Chat AI 🧠 Vision AI 🧠 Voice/Audio AI 🧠 Automation AI ⚙️ Suggested Server Specs Depending on what kind of AI workload you want: Use Case CPU GPU RAM Storage Light AI…