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.