Jan 07 2026
Pi-hole is an open-source, network-wide ad-blocking software. It blocks advertisements, trackers, and unwanted content across your entire home network by intercepting and filtering DNS requests before they reach ad-serving domains. Unlike browser extensions that work only on individual devices or browsers, Pi-hole operates at the network level, protecting all connected devices— without requiring any software …
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Nov 05 2025
NetAlertX is an open-source, self-hosted network monitoring application that scans local Wi-Fi or LAN networks to identify connected devices. It provides real-time alerts for events such as new device connections, disconnections, and critical changes. Users often utilize NetAlertX to detect intruders or unauthorized devices on their networks. The application stores device metadata locally, ensuring that …
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Sep 16 2025
MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that utilizes Structured Query Language (SQL) to manage and store data. It organizes information into tables consisting of rows and columns, which facilitates efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of structured data. MySQL is widely used for web applications, data warehousing, and various scenarios that require reliable …
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Sep 13 2025
Back in the dinosaur days, I used RSS feeds to stay up to date with many sources of information. After being burned by the decommissioning of Google Reader in 2013, I tried Feedly for a short time, but it didn’t click with me, mainly because I didn’t want to endure the same fate. Fast forward …
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