Relaunch: Why this blog is back (and what you’ll find here)

# Relaunch: Why this blog is back (and what you’ll find here)

**Last updated:** 10/02/2026

 After years of silence, *themanonlife* is back. Not to add more noise to the internet, but to become a practical, reusable knowledge base: things that actually work, written clearly, without hype.

I’m Dimitris, and I’ve been using **Ubuntu (and Linux in general) for over 20 years**. I’ve relied on Linux for everything—from daily computing to troubleshooting networks, servers, VPNs, and building workflows that save time and avoid unnecessary headaches.

Today is a simple announcement: the blog is relaunching. We’ll go deeper later (customization, workflows, automation, privacy, hardening), but for now, this first post is the “reset button” and the start of a new chapter.

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## What you’ll find here (the roadmap)

This blog will focus on three pillars:

### 1) Ubuntu & Linux: practical how-to

Clear guides for real-life problems:

- fixing common issues without breaking your system

- performance and stability tips

- useful terminal workflows

- backups and “don’t lose your data” habits

### 2) Networking, VPN, and security basics (especially for small setups)

Practical networking that keeps you safe and productive:

- home and small-office network setups

- VPN concepts explained simply

- common security mistakes and how to avoid them

- tools and checks you can actually apply

### 3) AI tools & productivity (no hype)

How to use modern AI tools in a way that saves time:

- practical workflows for daily work

- content creation without burnout

- automation ideas that don’t turn into chaos

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## What this blog is **not**

- Not a place for “miracle” solutions and clickbait.

- Not copy-paste content.

- Not theory with no implementation.

If something is recommended here, it will be because it was tested in the real world and it worked.

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## What’s next (immediate plan)

To make this relaunch real (not just words), here’s what’s coming next:

1) **My baseline Ubuntu setup (2026 edition)**  

   The essentials I install and configure first—clean, stable, and fast.

2) **OpenVPN on a VPS: a practical checklist**  

   The simple setup and the common mistakes that cause leaks or downtime.

3) **Privacy & browser hardening on Linux**  

   What matters, what doesn’t, and what breaks your experience.

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## Follow along

If you want to follow the relaunch:

- bookmark the blog

- check back weekly (I’ll keep the pace realistic)

- and if you have a topic request, leave a comment or message me

Thanks for being here at the start of the new run.

— Dimitris