I have tackled quite a few technical problems over the years. With
each problem came hours of web scavenging and hair pulling but
eventually some solution was reached (besides the hair loss side
effect). Among the best sources of information that I found were
people’s personal experiences with similar challenges. Whether they
came in the form of an article or a forum entry, somehow reading
someone else’s real life solution proved more useful and intuitive
than searching through a dry reference manual (or even a wet one for
that matter). This is my way of sharing the wealth. Please note this
is not a diary but a collection of technical guides that I think
may be of use to someone faced with similar challenges.