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Welcome to ReadTheManual

Built for tinkerers, engineers, and future tech leaders.

This isn’t just a blog — it’s a blueprint.
If you’re learning tech on your own terms — nights, weekends, Raspberry Pis, dusty server racks or if you’re bootstrapping your way into cybersecurity, automating your home network, or chasing your first cloud certificate this space is for you.

Covering Linux, Azure, self-hosting, cybersecurity, and career guidance — 75+ hands-on guides across 6 complete series, with new content publishing every other day.

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Linux Fundamentals

Linux Fundamentals

Start with the basics — Over 12 step-by-step guides for sysadmins and Linux users, packed with real commands you’ll use every day

Getting Started with the Cloud

Spin up free virtual machines, learn the basics of Azure, and build skills that translate directly into real-world IT roles.

Free Tools, Credits, and Resources to Get Started

You don’t need a big budget. Here’s a curated list of free cloud credits, open-source tools, and starter kits to fuel your lab.

What You’ll Find Here

Whether you’re running your first Pi or deploying full-stack VMs, this site is about doing the job before you get the job.

Homelab builds

Raspberry Pi, Proxmox, Unifi, Docker

Automation projects

n8n, Home Assistant, scripts, AI agents

Cybersecurity/ Hacking

practical, real-world, not textbook fluff

Career guidance

how to go from tinkerer to tech leader

Home Made Clouds

Azure, AWS, GCP, Private and public clouds

Free resources

build sheets, starter guides, templates

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Install Ubuntu Server on a Raspberry Pi (The Right Way)

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Don’t wait for the job — build the skill.
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