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Robert Melcher

Robert Melcher

THAT GUY WHO KNOWS SERVERS

Writing about IT infrastructure—homelab and real experiences, lessons learned, and insights from my journey in tech.

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Ultimate Dual Boot Guide: Windows 11 and Ubuntu 25.04
·10 mins
Tutorials Operating Systems Linux Dual Boot Windows 11 Ubuntu 25.04 Linux Ubuntu Installation Partitioning Grub Dual Boot Tutorial UEFI Secure Boot
Complete step-by-step guide for installing and configuring a dual boot system with Windows 11 and Ubuntu 25.04, perfect for beginners and advanced users alike.
From WordPress to Hugo: My Setup Explained
·4 mins
Web Development DevOps Infrastructure Wordpress Hugo Github Actions Github Pages Cloudflare Static Site Website Setup
Why I migrated from WordPress to Hugo, pros and cons of both platforms, and a detailed look into how my website runs today using GitHub Actions, GitHub Pages, and Cloudflare.
Inside Google's Offices: A Tour of Innovation and Comfort
·3 mins
Tech Culture Google Work Environment Innovation
During my business trip to Warsaw, I had the unique opportunity to visit Google’s impressive offices. Here’s an inside look at their workspace, from panoramic views to relaxation zones.
Disaster Recovery Guide: My Approach to Safeguarding Critical Data
·7 mins
Infrastructure Backup & Recovery Homelab Backup Disaster Recovery Proxmox Synology Hetzner
In today’s digital landscape, data loss can be catastrophic whether you’re running a sophisticated homelab or managing IT for an organization of any size.
How to Set Up a K3S Cluster in 2025
·15 mins
DevOps Cloud & Self-Hosting Kubernetes Self-Hosting Automation
Discover how I rebuilt my K3s cluster using Ansible, optimized my Kubernetes setup, and automated deployments for a more efficient and scalable homelab.