Eric The IT Guy
@itguyeric.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Technical Storyteller | Linux & Open Source Advocate | Product Marketing & DevRel | Educator | Host of The IT Guy Show | Former Red Hat, GitLab
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Quick self-audit you can do in under 15 minutes:
- List running services
- Ask: “Do I still need this?”
- Disable or document anything you forgot existed
Less running = less risk.
#techtipthursday #linux #sysadmin #securitybasics
- List running services
- Ask: “Do I still need this?”
- Disable or document anything you forgot existed
Less running = less risk.
#techtipthursday #linux #sysadmin #securitybasics
January 15, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Quick self-audit you can do in under 15 minutes:
- List running services
- Ask: “Do I still need this?”
- Disable or document anything you forgot existed
Less running = less risk.
#techtipthursday #linux #sysadmin #securitybasics
- List running services
- Ask: “Do I still need this?”
- Disable or document anything you forgot existed
Less running = less risk.
#techtipthursday #linux #sysadmin #securitybasics
Beware of the man who built himself up from nothing.
January 15, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Beware of the man who built himself up from nothing.
If you had a free afternoon to learn one thing right now, what would it be?
- new Linux skill
- Cloud / containers
- Automation
- Something completely non-technical?
So, why aren't you? Go do it!
#TechCareers #linux #growthmindset
- new Linux skill
- Cloud / containers
- Automation
- Something completely non-technical?
So, why aren't you? Go do it!
#TechCareers #linux #growthmindset
January 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
If you had a free afternoon to learn one thing right now, what would it be?
- new Linux skill
- Cloud / containers
- Automation
- Something completely non-technical?
So, why aren't you? Go do it!
#TechCareers #linux #growthmindset
- new Linux skill
- Cloud / containers
- Automation
- Something completely non-technical?
So, why aren't you? Go do it!
#TechCareers #linux #growthmindset
Some weeks are about shipping.
Some weeks are about learning.
Some weeks are about catching your breath.
This one’s a bit of all three, and that’s okay. Progress doesn’t always look loud.
#techlife #careergrowth #remotework #itlife
Some weeks are about learning.
Some weeks are about catching your breath.
This one’s a bit of all three, and that’s okay. Progress doesn’t always look loud.
#techlife #careergrowth #remotework #itlife
January 13, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Some weeks are about shipping.
Some weeks are about learning.
Some weeks are about catching your breath.
This one’s a bit of all three, and that’s okay. Progress doesn’t always look loud.
#techlife #careergrowth #remotework #itlife
Some weeks are about learning.
Some weeks are about catching your breath.
This one’s a bit of all three, and that’s okay. Progress doesn’t always look loud.
#techlife #careergrowth #remotework #itlife
I've been enjoying sharing for #mememonday. So, this felt appropriate!
Open source isn’t just software; it’s a community!
Shoutout to the meme lords who share their GIMP source files so the rest of us can remix with style. Community FTW.
#linuxhumor #opensource #foss #sysadmin
Open source isn’t just software; it’s a community!
Shoutout to the meme lords who share their GIMP source files so the rest of us can remix with style. Community FTW.
#linuxhumor #opensource #foss #sysadmin
January 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM
I've been enjoying sharing for #mememonday. So, this felt appropriate!
Open source isn’t just software; it’s a community!
Shoutout to the meme lords who share their GIMP source files so the rest of us can remix with style. Community FTW.
#linuxhumor #opensource #foss #sysadmin
Open source isn’t just software; it’s a community!
Shoutout to the meme lords who share their GIMP source files so the rest of us can remix with style. Community FTW.
#linuxhumor #opensource #foss #sysadmin
🎉 January is already delivering:
✅ New job
✅ New apartment (moving in a couple weeks!)
✅ New motivation
It’s shaping up to be a big year, and its just getting started.
What’s something you’re excited about this month?
#lifeupdate #newjob #freshstart #theitguyshow
✅ New job
✅ New apartment (moving in a couple weeks!)
✅ New motivation
It’s shaping up to be a big year, and its just getting started.
What’s something you’re excited about this month?
#lifeupdate #newjob #freshstart #theitguyshow
January 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM
🎉 January is already delivering:
✅ New job
✅ New apartment (moving in a couple weeks!)
✅ New motivation
It’s shaping up to be a big year, and its just getting started.
What’s something you’re excited about this month?
#lifeupdate #newjob #freshstart #theitguyshow
✅ New job
✅ New apartment (moving in a couple weeks!)
✅ New motivation
It’s shaping up to be a big year, and its just getting started.
What’s something you’re excited about this month?
#lifeupdate #newjob #freshstart #theitguyshow
🔍 When’s the last time you audited your stack?
Removed stale services? Revoked unused credentials? Updated firewall rules? Reviewed crontabs & timers?
Clean servers = secure servers. Start 2026 with a clean slate!
#sysadmin #linuxtips #securityfirst #techtipthursday
Removed stale services? Revoked unused credentials? Updated firewall rules? Reviewed crontabs & timers?
Clean servers = secure servers. Start 2026 with a clean slate!
#sysadmin #linuxtips #securityfirst #techtipthursday
January 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
🔍 When’s the last time you audited your stack?
Removed stale services? Revoked unused credentials? Updated firewall rules? Reviewed crontabs & timers?
Clean servers = secure servers. Start 2026 with a clean slate!
#sysadmin #linuxtips #securityfirst #techtipthursday
Removed stale services? Revoked unused credentials? Updated firewall rules? Reviewed crontabs & timers?
Clean servers = secure servers. Start 2026 with a clean slate!
#sysadmin #linuxtips #securityfirst #techtipthursday
It’s a fresh new year! What’s one goal you’ve set for yourself in 2026?
Personal, professional...wildly ambitious? I’d love to hear it. Let’s inspire each other to grow.
#goalsetting #techlife #newyeargoals
Personal, professional...wildly ambitious? I’d love to hear it. Let’s inspire each other to grow.
#goalsetting #techlife #newyeargoals
January 7, 2026 at 3:33 PM
It’s a fresh new year! What’s one goal you’ve set for yourself in 2026?
Personal, professional...wildly ambitious? I’d love to hear it. Let’s inspire each other to grow.
#goalsetting #techlife #newyeargoals
Personal, professional...wildly ambitious? I’d love to hear it. Let’s inspire each other to grow.
#goalsetting #techlife #newyeargoals
New chapter unlocked!
Big changes are on the horizon. New role, new rhythm, new opportunities to build something meaningful. I’ll share more soon… but for now, just know this: 2026 is already off to a powerful start.
#careerupdate #newbeginnings #linux #opensource
Big changes are on the horizon. New role, new rhythm, new opportunities to build something meaningful. I’ll share more soon… but for now, just know this: 2026 is already off to a powerful start.
#careerupdate #newbeginnings #linux #opensource
January 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
New chapter unlocked!
Big changes are on the horizon. New role, new rhythm, new opportunities to build something meaningful. I’ll share more soon… but for now, just know this: 2026 is already off to a powerful start.
#careerupdate #newbeginnings #linux #opensource
Big changes are on the horizon. New role, new rhythm, new opportunities to build something meaningful. I’ll share more soon… but for now, just know this: 2026 is already off to a powerful start.
#careerupdate #newbeginnings #linux #opensource
December 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Friday thought: Not every season is about pushing harder.
Some seasons are about maintenance, reflection, and preparing for what’s next.
If you’re ending the year tired, uncertain, or in transition — that’s okay.
Momentum doesn’t always look loud.
Wishing […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Some seasons are about maintenance, reflection, and preparing for what’s next.
If you’re ending the year tired, uncertain, or in transition — that’s okay.
Momentum doesn’t always look loud.
Wishing […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Friday thought: Not every season is about pushing harder.
Some seasons are about maintenance, reflection, and preparing for what’s next.
If you’re ending the year tired, uncertain, or in transition — that’s okay.
Momentum doesn’t always look loud.
Wishing […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Some seasons are about maintenance, reflection, and preparing for what’s next.
If you’re ending the year tired, uncertain, or in transition — that’s okay.
Momentum doesn’t always look loud.
Wishing […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Winter slowdown is a great time for homelab projects:
• Snapshot everything before you touch it
• Document one thing you “just remember”
• Rebuild a service from scratch to see if it’s still worth running
• Kill at least one container or VM you don’t actually […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
• Snapshot everything before you touch it
• Document one thing you “just remember”
• Rebuild a service from scratch to see if it’s still worth running
• Kill at least one container or VM you don’t actually […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Winter slowdown is a great time for homelab projects:
• Snapshot everything before you touch it
• Document one thing you “just remember”
• Rebuild a service from scratch to see if it’s still worth running
• Kill at least one container or VM you don’t actually […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
• Snapshot everything before you touch it
• Document one thing you “just remember”
• Rebuild a service from scratch to see if it’s still worth running
• Kill at least one container or VM you don’t actually […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Hi everyone! I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. If you hear of any opportunities or just want to catch up, please send me a message or comment below. I’d love to reconnect. hashtag#OpenToWork
About me & what I’m looking for:
I’m looking for Technical Marketing Manager and […]
About me & what I’m looking for:
I’m looking for Technical Marketing Manager and […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Hi everyone! I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. If you hear of any opportunities or just want to catch up, please send me a message or comment below. I’d love to reconnect. hashtag#OpenToWork
About me & what I’m looking for:
I’m looking for Technical Marketing Manager and […]
About me & what I’m looking for:
I’m looking for Technical Marketing Manager and […]
Midweek question for #sysadmins and #it folks:
When things slow down a bit toward the end of the year, do you tend to:
• Clean up old configs and tech debt
• Experiment in your homelab
• Learn something new
• Or… just keep the lights on and coast?
No wrong […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
When things slow down a bit toward the end of the year, do you tend to:
• Clean up old configs and tech debt
• Experiment in your homelab
• Learn something new
• Or… just keep the lights on and coast?
No wrong […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Midweek question for #sysadmins and #it folks:
When things slow down a bit toward the end of the year, do you tend to:
• Clean up old configs and tech debt
• Experiment in your homelab
• Learn something new
• Or… just keep the lights on and coast?
No wrong […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
When things slow down a bit toward the end of the year, do you tend to:
• Clean up old configs and tech debt
• Experiment in your homelab
• Learn something new
• Or… just keep the lights on and coast?
No wrong […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
I’m a technical product marketer who does his best work translating complex Linux, open source, and infrastructure platforms into clear stories that developers and operators actually understand.
My background spans #linux systems administration, DevTools […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
My background spans #linux systems administration, DevTools […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I’m a technical product marketer who does his best work translating complex Linux, open source, and infrastructure platforms into clear stories that developers and operators actually understand.
My background spans #linux systems administration, DevTools […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
My background spans #linux systems administration, DevTools […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Starting the week strong with a classic for #mememonday:
“It’s not DNS.
There’s no way it’s DNS.
It was DNS.”
Every. Single. Time.
#linux #dns #sysadmin
“It’s not DNS.
There’s no way it’s DNS.
It was DNS.”
Every. Single. Time.
#linux #dns #sysadmin
December 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Starting the week strong with a classic for #mememonday:
“It’s not DNS.
There’s no way it’s DNS.
It was DNS.”
Every. Single. Time.
#linux #dns #sysadmin
“It’s not DNS.
There’s no way it’s DNS.
It was DNS.”
Every. Single. Time.
#linux #dns #sysadmin
I have to bring back an oldie but a goodie...because let's face it: Sometimes #xkcd just nails our industry. Still relevant and probably always will be!
#techhumor #linux #sysadmin #standards
#techhumor #linux #sysadmin #standards
December 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I have to bring back an oldie but a goodie...because let's face it: Sometimes #xkcd just nails our industry. Still relevant and probably always will be!
#techhumor #linux #sysadmin #standards
#techhumor #linux #sysadmin #standards
I can’t believe how fast this semester went. Teaching Linux Administration at #jccc has been one of the highlights of my year.
Watching students go from “what’s a terminal?” to confidently managing services, firewalls, accounts, and networks never gets old […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Watching students go from “what’s a terminal?” to confidently managing services, firewalls, accounts, and networks never gets old […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I can’t believe how fast this semester went. Teaching Linux Administration at #jccc has been one of the highlights of my year.
Watching students go from “what’s a terminal?” to confidently managing services, firewalls, accounts, and networks never gets old […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Watching students go from “what’s a terminal?” to confidently managing services, firewalls, accounts, and networks never gets old […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
I spent last week rebuilding my entire setup — migrating from #unraid to #Proxmox.
New storage layout, new VMs, new containers, new automations.
It’s amazing how a clean slate can simplify everything and spark new ideas.
Still tweaking, still optimizing […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
New storage layout, new VMs, new containers, new automations.
It’s amazing how a clean slate can simplify everything and spark new ideas.
Still tweaking, still optimizing […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I spent last week rebuilding my entire setup — migrating from #unraid to #Proxmox.
New storage layout, new VMs, new containers, new automations.
It’s amazing how a clean slate can simplify everything and spark new ideas.
Still tweaking, still optimizing […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
New storage layout, new VMs, new containers, new automations.
It’s amazing how a clean slate can simplify everything and spark new ideas.
Still tweaking, still optimizing […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
If you’re troubleshooting a weird network issue and nothing makes sense, try this combo:
dig +trace example.com
It walks the entire DNS resolution path — root → TLD → authoritative — and shows you exactly where things fall apart. It’s one of those tools that […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
dig +trace example.com
It walks the entire DNS resolution path — root → TLD → authoritative — and shows you exactly where things fall apart. It’s one of those tools that […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
If you’re troubleshooting a weird network issue and nothing makes sense, try this combo:
dig +trace example.com
It walks the entire DNS resolution path — root → TLD → authoritative — and shows you exactly where things fall apart. It’s one of those tools that […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
dig +trace example.com
It walks the entire DNS resolution path — root → TLD → authoritative — and shows you exactly where things fall apart. It’s one of those tools that […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Friday Reflections:
Someone gave me great advice recently:
Each night: shut off your phone, meditate, take a hot bath, and fall asleep with an audiobook.
It’s simple, but it’s helped me wind down, rest deeper, and reset for the next day.
IT work (and life) […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Someone gave me great advice recently:
Each night: shut off your phone, meditate, take a hot bath, and fall asleep with an audiobook.
It’s simple, but it’s helped me wind down, rest deeper, and reset for the next day.
IT work (and life) […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Friday Reflections:
Someone gave me great advice recently:
Each night: shut off your phone, meditate, take a hot bath, and fall asleep with an audiobook.
It’s simple, but it’s helped me wind down, rest deeper, and reset for the next day.
IT work (and life) […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Someone gave me great advice recently:
Each night: shut off your phone, meditate, take a hot bath, and fall asleep with an audiobook.
It’s simple, but it’s helped me wind down, rest deeper, and reset for the next day.
IT work (and life) […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Tech Tip Thursday!
Encryption isn’t just for spies, haha, it’s for sysadmins too. 😉
Three easy wins you can start today:
* Encrypt /home or sensitive directories with LUKS or eCryptfs.
* Use GPG for signing and verifying packages or configs.
* Enable HTTPS […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Encryption isn’t just for spies, haha, it’s for sysadmins too. 😉
Three easy wins you can start today:
* Encrypt /home or sensitive directories with LUKS or eCryptfs.
* Use GPG for signing and verifying packages or configs.
* Enable HTTPS […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
December 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Tech Tip Thursday!
Encryption isn’t just for spies, haha, it’s for sysadmins too. 😉
Three easy wins you can start today:
* Encrypt /home or sensitive directories with LUKS or eCryptfs.
* Use GPG for signing and verifying packages or configs.
* Enable HTTPS […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Encryption isn’t just for spies, haha, it’s for sysadmins too. 😉
Three easy wins you can start today:
* Encrypt /home or sensitive directories with LUKS or eCryptfs.
* Use GPG for signing and verifying packages or configs.
* Enable HTTPS […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]