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Hal Borland

Northwest Arkansas Techie: Sharing insights from 20+ years of Linux and web experience.


about me

A Geek’s Odyssey from Servers to Side Hustles

Streamer

Some times streaming on Twitch, YouTube & Kick

Developer

Learning some new stuff but always fall in to my old habits of PHP, Python, Shell Scripting.

blogger/Vlogger

I have all the gear but just can’t hit record. One of these days I will and It will change everything.

I’m Hal, a Northwest Arkansas techie with a 30-year love affair with all things Linux. Remember dial-up? Yeah, I practically lived in the server room back then. Now, I’ve traded data center days for the wild west of freelance web development, wrangling websites from scratch and taming the WordPress beast.

But tech isn’t just my job, it’s my playground. I’ve built, tweaked, and hosted hundreds of websites, conjuring digital dreamscapes on Linode, Digital Ocean, and Hostinger. When I’m not knee-deep in code, you’ll find me conquering side quests in virtual worlds (ask me about my epic raid victories!), or maybe tinkering with the latest tech gadget.

And then there’s the influencer thing. Let’s call it a “work in progress,” fueled by a passion for demystifying tech and spreading the geek gospel. I want to bridge the gap between tech jargon and everyday folks, showing you that anyone can navigate the digital jungle (with a little guidance, of course).

So, why stick around? Buckle up for:

  • Linux Deep Dives: We’ll explore the inner workings of the penguin OS, from basic commands to advanced server magic. No prior penguin experience required!
  • Website Woes: Fear not, website warriors! I’ll share my WordPress wisdom, hosting insights, and design tips to keep your online haven thriving.
  • Tech Talk: Let’s discuss the future of tech, dissect industry trends, and maybe even throw in a healthy dose of friendly debate. Because, opinions!
  • Gamer’s Corner: Join me on virtual adventures, hear my (sometimes biased) game reviews, and let’s build a community of fellow pixelated warriors.
  • Chasing the Influencership: Come along for the ride as I navigate the ever-changing world of online content creation. It’s gonna be messy, hilarious, and hopefully, inspiring.

This blog is my digital campfire, a place to share stories, swap tech tips, and maybe even convince you that coding isn’t so scary after all. So grab a mug of your favorite caffeinated beverage, pull up a virtual log seat, and let’s geek out together.

See you on the other side!

P.S. Don’t be shy! Hit me up in the comments, follow me on social media, or hire me to tame your tech beast. The code, the games, the internet – it’s all an adventure waiting to happen. Let’s explore it together.

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From Server Rooms to Side Hustles: My Tech Odyssey

25+ years of Linux system administration experience..

Just some of my stats.

I like graphs but these numbers may be bogus but the Linux Server Admin numbers are right.

Linux Server Administration

Lines of code written

Minuets of vlog filmed but not uploaded