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Fixes and Lessons from the Front Line of IT

Welcome to
That Bearded IT Guy

Think of this as my workshop for practical fixes, hands‑on lessons, and the tools I’ve built to make the job easier.

No theory, no sugar-coating, just the tools and lessons that keep things running when it matters. I’ll share the wins, the mistakes, and everything I’ve learned from both.

A computer workspace featuring an open laptop displaying code and a larger monitor in the background showing various text-based content. A small figurine resembling a stormtrooper stands on the desk beside the laptop.
A computer workspace featuring an open laptop displaying code and a larger monitor in the background showing various text-based content. A small figurine resembling a stormtrooper stands on the desk beside the laptop.
A laptop displaying code on its screen sits on a wooden table. To the left of the laptop, a red and gold superhero action figure stands next to a pink smartphone.
A laptop displaying code on its screen sits on a wooden table. To the left of the laptop, a red and gold superhero action figure stands next to a pink smartphone.
A laptop with an illuminated keyboard displays lines of code on its screen against a dark background. The code is highlighted with various colors to indicate syntax.
A laptop with an illuminated keyboard displays lines of code on its screen against a dark background. The code is highlighted with various colors to indicate syntax.

Why This Site Exists

I built this space to document the IT fixes and homelab projects I’ve had to figure out the hard way.

It’s part journal, part toolkit, and part place to share what I wish I’d known when I started.

Latest Fixes and Thoughts

Blogs that unpack the chaos of everyday IT: practical fixes and the mindset behind them.

Latest Projects and Builds

Projects that unpack the hands-on builds and experiments behind my fixes, where ideas get tested, tools are forged, and solutions take shape.
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A computer lab with several rows of black desktop computers placed on tables, each connected with various cables. The room has a blue carpet and the walls have bulletin boards with posters. The arrangement suggests a classroom or training environment.
PowerShell Scripts

Automate tasks with practical PowerShell scripting examples and tips.

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A workspace with a Dell laptop displaying a terminal window, next to a white mug with the Ubuntu logo. A small potted plant and an ornamental coaster or plaque are in the background. The scene captures a home office or study environment.
Homelab Setup

Build your own homelab with detailed project guides available.

A dimly lit desk setup featuring a computer monitor displaying a document titled 'General Hardening Guideline'. The desk has a mechanical keyboard with blue and red keys, a lamp providing light on the right side, and various small items including notes pinned to the wall, a notebook, and a cup. There is a mesh office chair in front of the desk.
A dimly lit desk setup featuring a computer monitor displaying a document titled 'General Hardening Guideline'. The desk has a mechanical keyboard with blue and red keys, a lamp providing light on the right side, and various small items including notes pinned to the wall, a notebook, and a cup. There is a mesh office chair in front of the desk.
A laptop screen displaying a JavaScript code editor, focusing on a function called squareEachDigit. The environment is dimly lit with the background showing faint red lights and a window with partially visible curtains.
A laptop screen displaying a JavaScript code editor, focusing on a function called squareEachDigit. The environment is dimly lit with the background showing faint red lights and a window with partially visible curtains.
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