Tools 🧰

All my posts about various tools

51 posts

Tooling posts from the messy, useful layer between idea and shipped thing - editors, command-line utilities, local services, helper apps, developer workflows, and the periodic day-to-day toolbox refresh. These are the notes I wish I had already written when setting something up for the second or third time.

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macOS 🍏Tools 🧰

Dotfiles

Learn how to manage dotfiles to customize your computing environment using with pre-built collections and forking Bashstrap.

Web 🌍Tools 🧰

Google promotes HTTPS everywhere

Unlock the secrets of Google's HTTPS ranking signal and SNI! Learn how to secure your site for maximum visibility.

Linux 🐧Tools 🧰

Am I an Operating System snob?

As an experienced Linux user, I discuss why I prefer CentOS for my servers, comparing it to Fedora and Ubuntu.

macOS 🍏Tools 🧰

What’s in the toolbox?

Catch up on my recent absence from blogging and learn about the highlights, including the release of Docker 1.0, CentOS 7, updates to the site's theme, and new music releases. Plus, explore my blog post on multi-factor authentication in AWS.

High Availability Central Logging in AWS

Code 🐛Tools 🧰

High Availability Central Logging in AWS

Set up high availability central logging in AWS with Amazon CloudWatch Logs. This guide covers installation, IAM permissions, and CloudWatch Logs agent setup.

Code 🐛Tools 🧰

Documentation

Discover how I use GitHub and Markdown for technical documentation and code management, streamlining collaboration and version control in projects.

macOS 🍏Tools 🧰

Cask

Learn how to use Cask with Homebrew for easy installation of macOS applications, saving time and simplifying setup processes for your favorite apps.

Linux 🐧Tools 🧰

Sysdig

Explore Sysdig, the versatile tool for system-level exploration on Linux, offering insights into server state and activities for troubleshooting and security.

Code 🐛Tools 🧰

Hackers

Highlighting the critical need for server security with personal experiences of port scans and brute-force attacks, and how Fail2Ban provided protection.