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The printer works fine right up until you start comparing replacements.

A good README is the cheapest support ticket you'll ever avoid.

Browser tabs are a to-do list you're afraid to close.

AI is a great assistant and a terrible manager.

Once in a while, review which apps have access to your accounts. Old connected apps keep their access long after you stop using them. Removing the ones you no longer need takes minutes and closes doors you forgot were open.

The scariest sentence in small business IT: "we thought it was backing up." A backup you have never restored from is a hope, not a plan. Pick one file and test the restore this weekend.

Software updates do more than add features. They often include security fixes, and once a fix ships, the details of the hole it closes can become public too. Running your updates promptly is one of the easiest ways to lower your risk.

Turn on 2FA, but use an authenticator app instead of SMS. Texted codes can be intercepted or redirected, and CISA lists SMS as a last resort.

NixCon 2026 talks are landing on YouTube. A few already catching my eye. This is my binge watching.

Your cloud. Your configuration. Our Nextcloud guide covers a local Docker trial, Ubuntu/Snap and declarative NixOS, plus the security, maintenance and backup responsibilities. fossadmin.com/blog/2026-10-2…

A familiar voice is no longer proof. AI voice-clone scams push people to send money fast. Ask for the family safe word. Hang up. Call back on a number you already trust. Our short guide: fossadmin.com/blog/2026-10-1…

It's the best kept secret in tech

2026 is the year of the #FOSS Creator. Between AI-scraping terms of service and rising subscription costs, proprietary creative suites are becoming a liability. Great breakdown here: fossadmin.com/blog/2026-03-0… #OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Linux #CreativeTech

Windows 10 ends soon. Microsoft wants you to buy new hardware for Win11. Better idea: Install Linux instead. ✅ Runs on your current PC ✅ Completely free ✅ Respects your privacy Your computer isn't obsolete. Windows 10 is. #Linux #Windows10EOL #OpenSource

Stop waiting for the perfect moment to start. Perfect is the enemy of shipped. Do the messy thing. Make the bad art. Write the janky code. You can always refactor later, but you can't refactor what doesn't exist.

The cloud is just someone else's computer

Big Tech's business model: Keep you dependent, harvest your data, control your experience. Open source model: Give you the tools and let you decide.

Open source software allows anyone to use, modify, and share the source code, promoting collaboration and innovation. It often leads to increased security, cost savings, and a strong community of contributors. fossadmin.com