How to Use Docker to Safely Try Out Software

December 15, 2021

Docker lets you package up software as self-sufficient containers that share their host’s kernel but look and feel like independent VMs. The software within runs with near-native performance. This makes Docker containers a great way to safely try out new packages without installing them “bare metal” on your machine. Here’s some of the techniques you can use. Read More »

Docker containers don’t see your system’s GPU automatically. This causes reduced performance in GPU-dependent workloads such as machine learning frameworks. Here’s how to expose your host’s NVIDIA GPU to your containers. Read More »

The Linux Kernel is a mystery to most, but it need not be! Welcome to the exciting world of lsmod, a tool that lets you peek at what modules the Kernel is using, and more! Read More »

Dnsmasq is a lightweight network server providing DNS, DHCP, TFTP, and PXE functions. In this guide, we’ll look at configuring a fresh Dnsmasq installation as a standalone DHCP server. Read More »

In collaboration with Microsoft, our friends at iFixit will now sell official Surface repair tools. The new OEM product line should speed up and improve the accuracy of Surface repairs, which some shops and independent professionals may perform at a high volume. Read More »