GiffGaff UK Physical SIM Card Application and Usage Guide

Preface I had been thinking about getting an overseas SIM card for receiving verification codes for various services. Google Voice is great, with zero cost to maintain and keep the number, but since it is a VoIP number, many websites lock it out immediately. Consequently, I turned my attention to GiffGaff, a UK MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) running on the O2 / Virgin Media O2 network. Applying for a physical card or eSIM is free, and the Pay as you go (PAYG) maintenance cost is extremely low in Mainland China. ...

March 14, 2026 · 4 min · Me ·  阅读

Komari Lightweight Server Monitor Probe Deployment Guide

Preface Komari is a lightweight server status monitoring tool, commonly known as a “probe”. Main advantages include: Ultra-low system resource overhead Minimalistic deployment & maintenance experience Intuitive, beautiful Web dashboard This article documents my process installing and configuring Komari via binaries on Debian and Alpine setups, serving as a quick reference guide. Deploying Server (Master) The Komari server receives and stores all data reported from agent nodes. For stability and mesh compatibility, deploying on nodes natively supporting dual-stack (IPv4 + IPv6) is advisable 1. ...

March 14, 2026 · 9 min · Me ·  阅读

Automated Backup Solution with Kopia and B2 Object Storage

Preface The Virtualizor panel developed by a company in Mumbai, India, has caused tripping hazards for many VPS providers. From last year’s ColorCrossing to recent CloudCone incidents, hackers exploited vulnerabilities to breach servers and extort ransom, wiping out massive amounts of user data. Facing such “black swan events,” no everyone survives alone; it’s time to perfect my automated data backup setups now. Choosing Backup Tools Years ago, I consistently relied on Duplicacy CLI. But its license isn’t fully open-sourced, and updates halted. I searched for better alternatives: ...

March 14, 2026 · 12 min · Me ·  阅读

New Linux Server Setup SOP Guide

Overview This article documents my Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for initializing Linux servers. Not a universal guide, but a personal quick cheatsheet. Related Reading: Cloudflare WAF Defensive Policies Guide Best Practices for Servers Using Cloudflare CDN Performance Benchmarks Let’s inspect the cards (French accent~) Before reinstalling, run a hardware baseline benchmark utilizing YABS (Yet Another Bench Script) as root: 1 curl -sL yabs.sh | bash -s -- -5 Below is an example of the benchmark output: ...

March 14, 2026 · 17 min · Me ·  阅读

Registering a Tax-Free Account with Netcup - with Coupons

Introduction Netcup GmbH is a veteran internet service provider headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, commonly referred to as NC. They offer Web Hosting, Domain registration, and Managed Servers, all powered by 100% green energy. Service contracts are governed by German law and comply with the strict EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This company is renowned for providing highly stable services and enforcing a rigorous contract system. Based on public reviews found across the internet, here are a few things to keep in mind: ...

March 14, 2026 · 6 min · Me ·  阅读

VPS Common Tests & Utility Scripts Collection

1. DD Reinstallation Scripts https://www.nodeseek.com/post-116193-1 The Ultimate Script 1 wget --no-check-certificate -qO InstallNET.sh 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/leitbogioro/Tools/master/Linux_reinstall/InstallNET.sh' && chmod a+x InstallNET.sh && bash InstallNET.sh -debian 12 -pwd 'password' MoeClub’s Script 1 bash <(wget --no-check-certificate -qO- 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MoeClub/Note/master/InstallNET.sh') -d 11 -v 64 -p PASSWORD -port PORT -a -firmware beta.gs Script 1 wget --no-check-certificate -O NewReinstall.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fcurrk/reinstall/master/NewReinstall.sh && chmod a+x NewReinstall.sh && bash NewReinstall.sh DD Windows (using the most powerful DD script) 1 bash <(curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/leitbogioro/Tools/master/Linux_reinstall/InstallNET.sh) -windows 10 -lang "cn" 1 2 Account: Administrator Password: Teddysun.com Use Windows + R to open the Run dialog, type powershell, then run: irm https://get.activated.win | iex ...

March 14, 2026 · 4 min · Me ·  阅读

PT Site Speed Limit Rules

📢 Reprint Notice: This article was reprinted from Gu Yuan’s blog. Original link: PT site speed limit rules - Gu Yuan. Special thanks to the author for summarizing and sharing. Authorized under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. The order of sites has no specific precedence. Heights are with strictly lookup references; please confirm exact rule thresholds directly supporting correctness. In actual configuration, it’s advised NOT using absolute maximums permitted by rules; take 90% instead. ...

January 15, 2026 · 3 min · Me ·  阅读

Selection Guide for PT Boxes

📢 Reprint Notice: This article was reprinted from the share of MikuProfessor, a user on NodeSeek. Thank you for summarizing your experience. Authorized under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. I. Preface After spending some time on the forum, I’ve noticed that while many MJJs excel at buying servers, they aren’t fully clear about certain PT playstyles or how to use a ‘Box’ (Seedbox). So I am writing this post with two objectives: ...

January 15, 2026 · 5 min · Me ·  阅读

【ASF Tutorial】2025 Steam Winter Sale Edition: Bot Generation, Game ID Extractor Setup & Full Automation

Preface: This article records actual deployment issues and best practices encountered while running ASF (ArchiSteamFarm). Covered contents: Pitfall guides for required bot fields, elegantly extracting Steam game ID lists (including JS scripts), and utilizing the ASFEnhance plugin to fully automate Winter Sale farming workloads. 📅 Part I: Bot Generation Walkthroughs Generating an ASF bot seems straightforward, but many find themselves stuck on “Capchas” and “Required Field terms”. 1. The Holy Trinity of Required Terms When creating bots inside the Web UI, only focus on these three terms; leave others blank safely: ...

December 28, 2025 · 4 min · Me ·  阅读

Building the Ultimate macOS Monitoring Script: M-Chip Temp Unlock + SSD 0E Alert + Battery Check

On macOS, we usually rely on tools like iStat Menus or Stats for system monitoring. But as a developer, I want a lighter, hardcore, entirely controllable solution: ❌ No Electron: Avoid bloated background processes. ❌ No Unknowns: Need low-level values directly (e.g., SSD 0E fatal errors). ✅ Fully Automated: Auto-track external drive hot-plugs WITHOUT manual config edits. ✅ M3-native: Bypass Apple Silicon M-chip barriers hiding CPU thermals. After some trial and error, I wrote an All-in-One Shell script aggregating CPU thermal/pressures, SSD health metrics (covering 0E checks), external drive tracking coordinates, and deep battery forensics. ...

December 26, 2025 · 9 min · Me ·  阅读