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Mustafa ERBAY

Cloud, system architecture and DevOps from the trenches. Original blog at mustafaerbay.com.tr

İstanbul, Türkiye Joined on  https://mustafaerbay.com.tr

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Senior software & infrastructure engineer

45% of AI-Generated Code Contains Security Vulnerabilities: Code
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45% of AI-Generated Code Contains Security Vulnerabilities: Code

#ai #sistemmimarisi #software
5 min read

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Less But Deep: The Power of Focus
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Less But Deep: The Power of Focus

#learning #uretkenlik
5 min read
Nextcloud vs Immich: Which Self-Hosting Solution is
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Nextcloud vs Immich: Which Self-Hosting Solution is

#sistemmimarisi #software
5 min read
WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram: Which One Is Truly Secure?
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WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram: Which One Is Truly Secure?

#sistemmimarisi #software
7 min read
Your Browser Extensions Can Betray You: Innocent One Moment, Malicious
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Your Browser Extensions Can Betray You: Innocent One Moment, Malicious

#sistemmimarisi #software
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8 min read
Is Your Phone Tracking You? Open the Secret Dashboard in 10 Minutes
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Is Your Phone Tracking You? Open the Secret Dashboard in 10 Minutes

#guide #software
5
10 min read
Optimizing Speed and Accuracy in AI-Powered Code Review
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Optimizing Speed and Accuracy in AI-Powered Code Review

#sistemmimarisi #software
9 min read
Password Managers: Browser-Based or Standalone Application?
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Password Managers: Browser-Based or Standalone Application?

#sistemmimarisi #software
8 min read
The True Cost of Downloading Cracked Software: Infostealers and Stolen
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The True Cost of Downloading Cracked Software: Infostealers and Stolen

#security #software
5
7 min read
Run Your Smart Home Without the Cloud: Installing Home Assistant
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Run Your Smart Home Without the Cloud: Installing Home Assistant

#guide #software
5
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10 min read
Your Smart TV Is Watching You: A Guide to Disabling ACR
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Your Smart TV Is Watching You: A Guide to Disabling ACR

#guide #software
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7 min read
Complexity Is Not a Status Symbol
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Complexity Is Not a Status Symbol

#sistemmimarisi #software
5
4 min read
AI Code Assistants: Creating Efficiency or Dependency?
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AI Code Assistants: Creating Efficiency or Dependency?

#sistemmimarisi #software
10 min read
The Best Code Is the Code You Don't Write
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The Best Code Is the Code You Don't Write

#sistemmimarisi #software
4 min read
Is a VPN Really Necessary? 5 Truths Marketing Won't Tell You
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Is a VPN Really Necessary? 5 Truths Marketing Won't Tell You

#sistemmimarisi #software
10 min read
A 24/7 Home Server from an Old Laptop
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A 24/7 Home Server from an Old Laptop

#guide #software
5
12 min read
Is This the End of Passwords? Everything You Need to Know Before
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Is This the End of Passwords? Everything You Need to Know Before

#sistemmimarisi #software
5
5 min read
16 Billion Passwords Leaked News: Are You Really in Danger?
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16 Billion Passwords Leaked News: Are You Really in Danger?

#security #sistemmimarisi #software
5
9 min read
My First Homelab Docker Compose Stack: 10 Services Actually Running
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My First Homelab Docker Compose Stack: 10 Services Actually Running

#guide #software
5 min read
The New Pattern of 2026 Tech Layoffs: 'Cut and Pivot'
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The New Pattern of 2026 Tech Layoffs: 'Cut and Pivot'

#career #indiehacker
10 min read
Go Paperless: Make All Your Documents OCR-Searchable
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Go Paperless: Make All Your Documents OCR-Searchable

#guide #software
5
11 min read
Too Late to Learn Code in 2026? The Wrong Question
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Too Late to Learn Code in 2026? The Wrong Question

#career #indiehacker
5
6 min read
CS Degree, Bootcamp, or Self-Taught: The Equation in 2026
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CS Degree, Bootcamp, or Self-Taught: The Equation in 2026

#career #indiehacker
5
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10 min read
7 Security Steps You Must Take Before Exposing Your Homelab
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7 Security Steps You Must Take Before Exposing Your Homelab

#security #sistemmimarisi #software
11 min read
Expose Your Services to the Internet Without Opening Ports: Cloudflare
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Expose Your Services to the Internet Without Opening Ports: Cloudflare

#zerotrust #guide #software
1
11 min read
Replace SaaS Subscriptions with Your Own Server: 8 Open Source Options
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Replace SaaS Subscriptions with Your Own Server: 8 Open Source Options

#selfhosting #saas #devops
9 min read
Goodbye Google Drive: Set Up Your Own Cloud with Nextcloud
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Goodbye Google Drive: Set Up Your Own Cloud with Nextcloud

#guide #software
1
10 min read
The AI Premium is Real: Engineers with AI Skills Earn 12-56% More
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The AI Premium is Real: Engineers with AI Skills Earn 12-56% More

#ai #career #indiehacker
9 min read
Synology or DIY? Is Building a NAS with TrueNAS in 2026 Still
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Synology or DIY? Is Building a NAS with TrueNAS in 2026 Still

#sistemmimarisi #software
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10 min read
Vibe Coding Finished, What's Next?
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Vibe Coding Finished, What's Next?

#sistemmimarisi #software
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4 min read
Of course, Mustafa Erbay's blog: homelab and career focused
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Of course, Mustafa Erbay's blog: homelab and career focused

#career #indiehacker
6
4 min read
Everyone Uses AI, But No One Trusts It: The Paradox of the Age
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Everyone Uses AI, But No One Trusts It: The Paradox of the Age

#sistemmimarisi #software
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4 min read
3-2-1 Backup: Automated, Encrypted, and Ransomware-Resistant
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3-2-1 Backup: Automated, Encrypted, and Ransomware-Resistant

#guide #software
1
4 min read
The 5+5 Safest and Most Dangerous Software Roles in the Age of AI
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The 5+5 Safest and Most Dangerous Software Roles in the Age of AI

#career #indiehacker
3
9 min read
Proxmox or Docker? Which One Should You Start Your Homelab With?
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Proxmox or Docker? Which One Should You Start Your Homelab With?

#sistemmimarisi #software
1
11 min read
To My 20-Year-Ago Self: 7 Things That Would Change My Career
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To My 20-Year-Ago Self: 7 Things That Would Change My Career

#career #indiehacker
1
6 min read
Has the Tech Industry Become Too Complex?
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Has the Tech Industry Become Too Complex?

#sistemmimarisi #software
1
3 min read
Block Ads Across Your Entire Network: Why AdGuard Home Overtakes
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Block Ads Across Your Entire Network: Why AdGuard Home Overtakes

#guide #software
1
5 min read
3 Reasons to Build Your Own NAS Instead of Buying Synology
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3 Reasons to Build Your Own NAS Instead of Buying Synology

#systemarchitecture #software
1
10 min read
Is a University Degree Still Necessary for Software?
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Is a University Degree Still Necessary for Software?

#career #indiehacker
1
4 min read
Tailscale or WireGuard? The Right Way to Connect Remotely to Your Home
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Tailscale or WireGuard? The Right Way to Connect Remotely to Your Home

#vpn #networking
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8 min read
How I Learned to Set Boundaries with Technology
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How I Learned to Set Boundaries with Technology

#learning #uretkenlik
1
4 min read
Home Server with N100: The Trade-offs of Low Power
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Home Server with N100: The Trade-offs of Low Power

#guide #software
1
10 min read
Is Prioritizing Privacy Paranoia?
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Is Prioritizing Privacy Paranoia?

#learning #uretkenlik
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3 min read
AI Trust Drops to 29%, Usage Climbs to 84%: On What We Don't Trust
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AI Trust Drops to 29%, Usage Climbs to 84%: On What We Don't Trust

#ai #learning #productivity
2
7 min read
Should I Become a Manager? No One Tells You It's a Reversible Decision
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Should I Become a Manager? No One Tells You It's a Reversible Decision

#career #indiehacker
3
12 min read
I Stopped Paying for 1Password: My Own Password Vault with Vaultwarden
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I Stopped Paying for 1Password: My Own Password Vault with Vaultwarden

#guide #software
3
10 min read
I Pulled My Data From the Cloud: Do I Regret It?
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I Pulled My Data From the Cloud: Do I Regret It?

#devops #sistemmimarisi #software
3
5 min read
Choosing an AI Code Assistant: Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code
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Choosing an AI Code Assistant: Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code

#career #indiehacker
2
9 min read
When to Adopt New Technology, When to Wait?
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When to Adopt New Technology, When to Wait?

#sistemmimarisi #software
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4 min read
I Switched to Jellyfin and Never Looked Back: When Plex Hit $250
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I Switched to Jellyfin and Never Looked Back: When Plex Hit $250

#selfhosting #linux #docker
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8 min read
QR Code Scams (Quishing): Beware of That Sticker on the Parking
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QR Code Scams (Quishing): Beware of That Sticker on the Parking

#learning #uretkenlik
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9 min read
Seniors Have Never Been This Valuable — But 'Senior' Is No Longer
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Seniors Have Never Been This Valuable — But 'Senior' Is No Longer

#software #sistemmimarisi
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10 min read
Not Everyone Needs Kubernetes
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Not Everyone Needs Kubernetes

#kubernetes #devops #architecture
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4 min read
Build Your Own AI Agent: Automating Tasks in 3 Steps
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Build Your Own AI Agent: Automating Tasks in 3 Steps

#ai #sistemmimarisi #software
7
10 min read
I Became a Manager and Returned: Do I Regret It?
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I Became a Manager and Returned: Do I Regret It?

#career #indiehacker
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3 min read
7 Ways to Reduce Your AI Bill: Smart Strategies
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7 Ways to Reduce Your AI Bill: Smart Strategies

#ai #promptengineering #rag #sistemmimarisi
6
10 min read
Securing a Server in the First 45 Minutes: VPS Hardening Checklist
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Securing a Server in the First 45 Minutes: VPS Hardening Checklist

#vps #linux #devops
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9 min read
Losing Your Phone Number: SIM Swap Attacks and Self-Protection
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Losing Your Phone Number: SIM Swap Attacks and Self-Protection

#learning #uretkenlik
1
10 min read
The Candidate Who Impressed Me Most in a Job Interview
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The Candidate Who Impressed Me Most in a Job Interview

#career #indiehacker
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