Productivity Guides

Step-by-Step Posts

No fluff, no filler—just detailed written guides and companion videos to help you configure Obsidian, deploy docker containers, and build a high-performance self-hosted setup.

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Docker vs. Podman: Which is Better for Your Home Lab?

Are you still running everything in Docker, or is it time to upgrade to Podman? Learn the critical security, rootless container, and daemon differences.

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The Honest Truth About Pi-hole & YouTube Ads

Stop wasting time trying to force Pi-hole to block YouTube ads. Here is why it fails, and the 3 best workarounds for PC, Smart TVs, and mobile.

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Pi-hole Smart Blocking & Custom Lists

Customize your Pi-hole blocking rules with Group Management and supercharge your setup with community blocklists.

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Stop Network Ads: Deploy Pi-hole on Proxmox LXC

Deploy Pi-hole inside a lightweight Linux Container on Proxmox to block ads network-wide before they hit your devices.

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3 Settings You MUST Change in Obsidian

Three essential settings you need to change immediately to make Obsidian behave like a normal, friendly note-taking app.

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3 Obsidian Plugins I Use in 2026

Transform Obsidian from a basic notepad into a fully automated, visual project management system using Kanban, Dataview, and Templater.

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My Obsidian Second Brain Setup in 2026

Build a fully functional personal knowledge management system. Learn to utilize daily logs, track project milestones, and automate notes index databases.

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Obsidian Starter Vault: Ultimate Setup Guide

Learn how to organize your vault using the flat 4-folder structure, configure templates, and apply styling snippets to create a premium, clean workspace.