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Useful thinking for teams building better digital operations.

Original notes from the workbench—systems, interfaces, content and the decisions that connect them.

AWS & CloudAmazon S3
9 min read

When should a small web project use object storage instead of the server disk?

Kris Lacanlale

Neo-brutalist decision diagram separating server disk storage from Amazon S3 object storage

A practical decision guide for separating application files, user uploads and backups before a small project outgrows one server.

Video Production & PhotographyMedia Backup
9 min read

How to back up a one-day photo or video shoot before formatting the cards

Kris Lacanlale

Neo-brutalist media backup workflow showing a camera card copied to two drives, verified, then released for formatting

A practical two-copy workflow for labeling, transferring and verifying one-day photo or video media before any camera card is cleared.

Practical TechnologyUSB-C
10 min read

How to choose a USB-C hub that actually matches your laptop

Kris Lacanlale

Neo-brutalist USB-C hub checklist separating laptop support, display, power and data requirements

A practical pre-purchase checklist for matching a USB-C hub to your laptop's data, display, charging and port requirements.

Builder NotesProject Documentation
7 min read

How to document a small coding project without overstating it

Kris Lacanlale

Neo-brutalist project documentation board connecting a problem, runnable proof, limits and next step

A practical README and case-study structure that shows what a small build solves, how it works, what was tested and where its limits begin.

Proxmox & DockerProxmox
8 min read

Docker on Proxmox: should you use a VM or an LXC container?

Kris Lacanlale

Neo-brutalist diagram showing Docker choosing between a Proxmox virtual machine and LXC container

A practical way to choose the safer default for a Docker host—and know when a lighter LXC setup is worth the extra operational care.

Remote WorkRemote Work
7 min read

What do you actually need before choosing remote work?

Kris Lacanlale

Neo-brutalist remote-work kit with a laptop, headset, router, backup power, chair and travel pouch

A practical readiness kit for deciding between a fixed work-from-home setup and a more mobile remote-work routine—before buying unnecessary gear.

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