Author: Clifford
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Self-Hosting n8n Crashed My Entire VPS
Here’s What I Learned So YOU Don’t Have To For the last 24 hours, I’ve been on one of the wildest DevOps rollercoasters of my life — all because I tried to enable a single feature inside n8n, the open-source automation tool that I’ve been self-hosting.As someone who self-hosts multiple WordPress sites, databases, automation tools,…
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The Email That Wouldn’t Send — Chronicles of a Sysadmin Showdown
⚡ The SetupIt started out harmlessly enough.All I wanted was a clean, automated backup process for Clifford’s Webhole — my corner of the internet where code, chaos, and a bit of sanity coexist.I built a bash-driven backup system:• Docker containers humming,• Databases dumping on schedule,• Logs archiving like clockwork.Then came the final step — sending…
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Holiday Dinner Planner
🦃🍖 The Webhole Holiday Dinner Planner: A Cozy Table Made Simple The holidays are a time for togetherness — for sharing good food, laughter, and gratitude around a warm table. But if you’ve ever been the one planning that dinner, you know it takes a little magic (and a lot of math) to get everything…
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Building AI Apps
Introduction: Welcome to the AI App Revolution! Ever wished your apps could read your mind? Or maybe just stop asking you to retype everything? Welcome to the age of AI-powered applications! It’s a bit like the sci-fi dream, isn’t it? To have our digital companions anticipate our needs, almost as if they possessed a sliver…
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Raspberry Pi vs Orange Pi
Pi Wars: Raspberry Pi vs. Orange Pi – Which Tiny Titan Reigns Supreme for Your Next Project? I. Intro: The Pocket-Sized Powerhouses are Here! Forget the behemoth desktops of yesteryear! A new era has dawned, one where Single-Board Computers (SBCs) are not just making waves, but threatening to drown the traditional computing landscape. In this…
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AWS Outage Overview – October 20, 2025
Overview of the Amazon Web Services Outage on October 20, 2025 Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) faced a significant outage that impacted numerous major websites and online services. This disruption started in the early morning hours and left users unable to access critical applications and platforms. Major Affected Services Social Media: Snapchat, Reddit, and Instagram…
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Understanding Your Home Network: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Your Home Network 1. Network Topology Your home network typically follows a star topology, where all devices connect to a central router. This setup is efficient and easy to manage. 2. IP Addressing Each device on your network is assigned a unique IP address by the router. This address allows devices to identify and…
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Duck.ai vs ChatGPT 2025
Duck.ai and ChatGPT are both advanced AI chatbots, but they cater to different needs and have unique features. Here’s a detailed comparison based on their capabilities, privacy features, and overall performance. Feature Duck.ai ChatGPT Privacy Model Zero logging (no data stored) Data stored (opt-out available) Context Window Not specified Up to 128,000 tokens Speed Generally…
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Understanding Penetration Testing
Overview of Penetration Testing Penetration testing, often referred to as pen testing, is a simulated cyber attack against a computer system, network, or web application to identify vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. The primary goal is to evaluate the security of the system and ensure that sensitive data is protected. Types of Penetration Testing…
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How To Retrieve Your Public IP Address Using Linux
In this article, we will explore how to easily retrieve your public IP address and location information using a simple command in Kali Linux. This is particularly useful for network analysis and security assessments. What is a Public IP Address? A public IP address is an address that is assigned to your network by your…