When I first launched this blog, I wanted a short domain name for it. A name built around “ilyess”, which is the identity of this site. Obviously, ilyess.com was already taken. So I turned to the chea...

A few years ago, I decided I wanted more control over my data. I was tired of wondering what Google knew about me, tired of cloud services getting breached, and tired of relying on companies that coul...

In a previous post, I explained how to run Pi-hole in Docker and use it to manage DNS for an entire home network–for example at home, work, or school. It’s a great tool …

One of the main reasons I love blogging is the lively discussions my posts generate. Exchanging ideas with like-minded people brings me joy, helps me broaden my …

Few weeks ago, I broke my Linux installation. After a lengthy investigation that involved messing with BIOS settings and flashing a new firmware version, I’m now…

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