A technical journal by Ruhani Rabin.https://rabin.blog/https://rabin.blog/tdarr-convert-h264-to-h265-nvidia-gpu-linux-how-to/https://rabin.blog/tdarr-convert-h264-to-h265-nvidia-gpu-linux-how-to/Use Tdarr and NVIDIA NVENC on Linux to shrink H.264 videos, keep originals when encoding fails, and sync Radarr/SonarrFri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMThttps://rabin.blog/nixos-niri-dank-how-to/https://rabin.blog/nixos-niri-dank-how-to/How I slowly moved into NixOS with Niri & DankMaterialShell and what was the implementation pathMon, 28 Sep 2026 10:41:53 GMThttps://rabin.blog/manage-multiple-docker-hosts-with-komodo/https://rabin.blog/manage-multiple-docker-hosts-with-komodo/A practical Komodo setup for managing multiple Docker hosts, Compose stacks, selective updates, and Git-backed deploymentsSat, 26 Sep 2026 16:11:40 GMThttps://rabin.blog/run-affinity-v2-on-nixos/https://rabin.blog/run-affinity-v2-on-nixos/Run Affinity Photo 2, Designer 2, and Publisher 2 on NixOS with affinity-nix, local official installers, persistent Wine state, and a declarative flake configuration.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMThttps://rabin.blog/install-chatgpt-codex-desktop-app-declaratively-nixos/https://rabin.blog/install-chatgpt-codex-desktop-app-declaratively-nixos/Install the unified ChatGPT and Codex desktop application declaratively on NixOS with a pinned llm-agents.nix flake input.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:33:13 GMThttps://rabin.blog/use-elgato-wave-3-on-linux-with-noise-reduction-eq-compression-and-a-virtual-microphone/https://rabin.blog/use-elgato-wave-3-on-linux-with-noise-reduction-eq-compression-and-a-virtual-microphone/Use the Elgato Wave:3 on Linux with PipeWire and EasyEffects for noise reduction, EQ, compression, de-essing, limiting, and a virtual processed microphone.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:52:32 GMThttps://rabin.blog/obsidian-web-on-proxmox-with-ignis-and-tailscale/https://rabin.blog/obsidian-web-on-proxmox-with-ignis-and-tailscale/Run Obsidian web in a Proxmox LXC with Ignis and keep it private with Tailscale Serve.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:32:44 GMThttps://rabin.blog/build-quartz-5-digital-garden-with-comments-analytics-and-upgrade-boundaries/https://rabin.blog/build-quartz-5-digital-garden-with-comments-analytics-and-upgrade-boundaries/How I set up a Quartz 5 digital garden with local infrastructure overrides, comments, analytics, and upgrade boundaries.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:55:00 GMThttps://rabin.blog/auto-organize-downloads-folder-powershell-script-windows-mac-linux/https://rabin.blog/auto-organize-downloads-folder-powershell-script-windows-mac-linux/A practical PowerShell script that auto-organizes your Downloads folder and safely cleans up old files without the panic of accidental deletion. Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:28:57 GMThttps://rabin.blog/install-fedora-plasma-44-secure-boot-nvidia/https://rabin.blog/install-fedora-plasma-44-secure-boot-nvidia/A practical Fedora Plasma 44 install on a desktop drive, with Secure Boot and NVIDIA working properly.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://rabin.blog/fix-prolink-usb-ups-detection-in-nut-on-two-linux-hosts/https://rabin.blog/fix-prolink-usb-ups-detection-in-nut-on-two-linux-hosts/A practical NUT setup for Prolink USB UPS units that appear as USB-to-serial devices on two different Linux hosts.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:40:00 GMThttps://rabin.blog/how-to-configure-pocket-id-passkey-login-for-proxmox-ve-with-oidc-groups/https://rabin.blog/how-to-configure-pocket-id-passkey-login-for-proxmox-ve-with-oidc-groups/Add Pocket ID passkey login to Proxmox VE with automatic OIDC users and groups, administrator permissions, and safe recovery access.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:18 GMThttps://rabin.blog/fix-proxmox-high-cpu-temperature-using-cpu-governor-trick/https://rabin.blog/fix-proxmox-high-cpu-temperature-using-cpu-governor-trick/Dell OptiPlex Proxmox running hot? Fix the CPU governor before buying new hardwareTue, 28 Jul 2026 01:51:00 GMThttps://rabin.blog/fix-intel-e1000e-detected-hardware-unit-hang-on-proxmox/https://rabin.blog/fix-intel-e1000e-detected-hardware-unit-hang-on-proxmox/How an Intel NIC Hang Took Down My Homelab – and How I Fixed ItMon, 27 Jul 2026 02:38:58 GMThttps://rabin.blog/how-to-properly-backup-move-uptime-kuma-docker-or-direct/https://rabin.blog/how-to-properly-backup-move-uptime-kuma-docker-or-direct/A practical no-nonsense guide to safely migrate Uptime Kuma without losing monitors, notifications, or configsThu, 07 May 2026 11:46:00 GMThttps://rabin.blog/proxmox-config-backup-git-version-control-pve-nodes/https://rabin.blog/proxmox-config-backup-git-version-control-pve-nodes/Automatically backup PVE node configs to Git with PCG. Track changes, rollback disasters, and sleep better.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:27:57 GMThttps://rabin.blog/upgrade-proxmox-8-to-9-without-breaking-your-homelab/https://rabin.blog/upgrade-proxmox-8-to-9-without-breaking-your-homelab/Upgrade Proxmox 8 to 9 safely. Includes real fixes for failed upgrades, apt errors, and GPU passthrough checks.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:49:31 GMThttps://rabin.blog/automated-backups-dockerized-n8n-sqlite-gitlab-github/https://rabin.blog/automated-backups-dockerized-n8n-sqlite-gitlab-github/How to bulletproof your workflow automations with dead-simple, automated backups—even if you’re not a Linux wizard.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:00:34 GMThttps://rabin.blog/how-to-remove-unused-post-meta-fields-from-wordpress-postmeta-table-sql-query/https://rabin.blog/how-to-remove-unused-post-meta-fields-from-wordpress-postmeta-table-sql-query/Are you looking to clean up your WordPress database by removing unused or abandoned post meta fields? Over time, your WordPress database can accumulate meta fields from plugins ...Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:44:34 GMThttps://rabin.blog/how-to-find-unused-postmeta-fields-in-wordpress-database-sql-query/https://rabin.blog/how-to-find-unused-postmeta-fields-in-wordpress-database-sql-query/WordPress databases can become cluttered over time, especially when you frequently install and uninstall plugins. One common source of database bloat is unused postmeta fields. ...Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:44:35 GMThttps://rabin.blog/how-to-automatically-backup-restore-home-assistant-github-gitlab/https://rabin.blog/how-to-automatically-backup-restore-home-assistant-github-gitlab/Easily automate Home Assistant config backups to GitHub or GitLab with step-by-step scripts and instant restore tips. Home Assistant is the brains of your smart home, but even t...Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:44:34 GMThttps://rabin.blog/setup-macbook-desktop/https://rabin.blog/setup-macbook-desktop/Do you know you can setup your Macbook Pro so that it can work like a desktop? It’s actually pretty simple. Here is what you will need for the setup: How do you set it up: After...Wed, 01 May 2024 05:44:34 GMThttps://rabin.blog/tools-help-searching-right-used-car/https://rabin.blog/tools-help-searching-right-used-car/Finding the perfect used car can feel like navigating a maze,Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:01:00 GMThttps://rabin.blog/power-tools-mac/https://rabin.blog/power-tools-mac/You’ve just got your new Mac. What’s next? Well, now you need to get hold of all the power tools you need for your new Mac. The right software and tools enable us to accomplish ...Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:44:34 GMThttps://rabin.blog/true-dark-theme-cyberpanel-openlitespeed-ui/https://rabin.blog/true-dark-theme-cyberpanel-openlitespeed-ui/I have started using OpenLiteSpeed and CyberPanel for easier Litespeed management. You can have a tremendous amount of performance for a low price. That will be another story to...Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:44:35 GMThttps://rabin.blog/static-blog-publii-host-free-netlify/https://rabin.blog/static-blog-publii-host-free-netlify/If you are like me, you have tried and explored many static site generators such as Hugo, Jekyll & so on. But there is a bit of a learning curve when you start to use static sit...Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:44:35 GMThttps://rabin.blog/how-to-renew-letsencrypt-ssl/https://rabin.blog/how-to-renew-letsencrypt-ssl/This only applies to existing domains that already have pre-existing certificates from LetsEncrypt. If you have not noticed, when you are using Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates, t...Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:44:34 GMThttps://rabin.blog/how-scan-receipts-documents-pdf-iphone/https://rabin.blog/how-scan-receipts-documents-pdf-iphone/In the last few years, It dramatically changed how many ways we can use our phones for multiple different purposes. Phones have become smarter and more useful. Just a few years ...Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:44:35 GMThttps://rabin.blog/mame-arcade-games-macos-how-to/https://rabin.blog/mame-arcade-games-macos-how-to/Can you remember the days with the Arcade games at the mall or the shops? You would, if you grew up during the 80s-90s era. Well, there was Atari and Nintendo. But the real fun ...Sat, 01 Feb 2020 05:44:34 GMT