Lorikeet Smart

IT professional and builder based in Texas. I run LorikeetSmart -- a tech services company covering networks, servers, PC builds, and automation. I write practical guides on the stuff that actual

Joined on Apr 1, 2026

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 14

AI Prompts for Freelance Tech Workers: Proposals, Client Emails, and Scoping

#ai #productivity #linux #devops

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 13

Using ChatGPT for IT Documentation: Incident Reports, Runbooks, and SOPs

#ai #productivity #linux #devops

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 12

How to Choose a Motherboard: What Actually Matters vs What Does Not

#hardware #homelab #linux #devops

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 11

PC Cooling Architecture: Air vs Liquid, Airflow Dynamics, and Thermal Interface Materials

#hardware #homelab #linux #devops

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 10

SSD vs HDD in 2025: When to Use Each and Which to Buy

#hardware #homelab #linux #devops

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 9

Cable Management Guide: How to Keep Your PC Build Clean and Airflow Optimized

#networking #linux #homelab #devops

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 8

GPU Buying Guide 2025: Which Card to Buy at Each Budget

#hardware #homelab #linux #devops

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 7

RAM Speed and Timings Explained: Does it Actually Matter for Your Build?

#hardware #homelab #linux #devops

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 6

Ransomware Prevention for Small Businesses: Practical Steps Without Enterprise Budgets

#security #devops #linux #homelab

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 5

The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: How to Never Lose Your Data Again

#devops #linux #homelab #security

5 min read

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Apr 4

Windows 11 Security Hardening: Practical Steps That Actually Matter

#windows #security #devops #linux

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 3

Two-Factor Authentication Explained: Which Method is Actually Secure

#security #productivity #devops #linux

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 2

Setting up Bitwarden as your Password Manager: A Complete Beginner Guide

#security #productivity #linux #devops

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 2

Home Router Hardening Checklist: 10 Settings to Change Right Now

#networking #security #homelab

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 2

Setting Up a NAS for the First Time: Storage, Backups, and Remote Access

#homelab #linux #storage

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 2

Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E: What Actually Matters for Your Setup

#networking #homelab

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 2

Essential Free Tools for Professional Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting

#networking #devops #linux

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 2

OPNsense vs pfSense: Choosing the Right Firewall for Your Network

#networking #security #homelab

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 1

Pi-hole Setup Guide: Block Ads and Malware for Every Device on Your Network

#networking #security #linux #homelab

4 min read

Lorikeet Smart

Apr 1

A Practical Guide to Deploying WireGuard on Your Home Server

#networking #security #linux #homelab

4 min read

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AI Prompts for Freelance Tech Workers: Proposals, Client Emails, and Scoping

Using ChatGPT for IT Documentation: Incident Reports, Runbooks, and SOPs

How to Choose a Motherboard: What Actually Matters vs What Does Not

PC Cooling Architecture: Air vs Liquid, Airflow Dynamics, and Thermal Interface Materials

SSD vs HDD in 2025: When to Use Each and Which to Buy

Cable Management Guide: How to Keep Your PC Build Clean and Airflow Optimized

GPU Buying Guide 2025: Which Card to Buy at Each Budget

RAM Speed and Timings Explained: Does it Actually Matter for Your Build?

Ransomware Prevention for Small Businesses: Practical Steps Without Enterprise Budgets

The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: How to Never Lose Your Data Again

Windows 11 Security Hardening: Practical Steps That Actually Matter

Two-Factor Authentication Explained: Which Method is Actually Secure

Setting up Bitwarden as your Password Manager: A Complete Beginner Guide

Home Router Hardening Checklist: 10 Settings to Change Right Now

Setting Up a NAS for the First Time: Storage, Backups, and Remote Access

Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E: What Actually Matters for Your Setup

Essential Free Tools for Professional Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting

OPNsense vs pfSense: Choosing the Right Firewall for Your Network

Pi-hole Setup Guide: Block Ads and Malware for Every Device on Your Network

A Practical Guide to Deploying WireGuard on Your Home Server