Richard Applegate
Linux Server
How to Fix VMware Module Errors When Secure Boot Is Enabled on Linux
If you've ever tried to start VMware on a Linux machine and hit an error about vmmon or vmnet modules failing to load, there's…
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Linux Server
Move Docker to Separate Drive on Ubuntu
Every Linux server failure I’ve witnessed from disk issues starts the same way: the root filesystem slowly fills up. No alarms. No drama. Just…
Linux Server
N8N Production Server Monitoring & Security Automation
Production Monitoring & Security Automation Runbook
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Deploy 50 D3 Pro POS Terminals: Complete Setup
Deploying 50 brand-new D3 Pro Point of Sale (POS) terminals in a single day is one of those projects that blends physical hustle with…
Personal Life Blog
My Seven Years at Anthem Coffee and Tea
Seven years ago, I walked into Anthem Coffee and Tea for the first time as an employee — and my life hasn’t been the…
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7 Years at Anthem Coffee: Barback to Leader
From barback to leader in seven years at Anthem Coffee and Tea. Discover how continuous learning, customer relationships, and hands-on expertise shaped one person's…
Personal Life Blog
Barback to IT Manager: Unconventional Path to Tech Leadership
When I look back on my career, I am amazed at how each role — even the ones that seemed completely unrelated to where…
Personal Life Blog
Bulk Tablet Setup: Configure 100 Devices in 4 Hours
Starting this new chapter left me speechless and genuinely excited — it truly was a dream come true. I can provision 100 tablets in…
Work
Cottage Getaway: Fix Network Issues & Make Memories
Our cottage getaway was a mix of hands-on technical work and genuinely relaxing downtime — and honestly, that balance made it all the more…