I’m Firas Abu-Hmeidan.
Linux nerd by choice, retro gaming addict, part-time car mechanic (by necessity, not choice),
full-time IT guy who somehow also does graphic design, video editing, web dev — all before lunch.
This blog is my outlet. I write about the things I actually care about: Linux setups, old games that still slap, tech that improves life, and the chaos of working IT in a small business where I’m the guy people call for literally everything — from resetting passwords to unclogging printers with a screwdriver.
I also talk about the stuff I tinker with — DIY projects, modding my car, diving trips, off-roading adventures, and occasionally ranting about countries I’ve traveled to (the good, the bad, and the weird).
If you’re into real talk, no fluff, and side quests that sometimes turn into main quests… you’re in the right place. Enjoy!
Forget lane assist and vibrating steering wheels. Old cars give you control, character, and the occasional duct tape fix.
Car shopping isn’t buying freedom — it’s dodging scams. Forget sedans, trims, and dealer “benefits” that belong on Temu. Pay cash, test drive, and buy smart — or enjoy bragging about your luxury ride while living on instant noodles.
AI is eating jobs like free samples at Costco — but some careers are still too messy, human, or downright weird to replace.
Once upon a time, FPS games made you feel like a man fighting Nazis, aliens, or demons. Now they make you feel like a clown grinding battle passes in a banana suit. Welcome to the downfall of shooters.
Debt doesn’t creep in because life is expensive — it creeps in because people keep trying to one-up each other. Stop flexing, stop comparing, and start appreciating what you’ve got. Gratitude keeps your wallet fat, comparison makes you broke.