Samir Saqer.
System Monitor
Recent posts
Layoffs Aren't About AI. They Never Were.
I watched my coworkers pack their desks during the pandemic layoffs. Six months later, the company hired new people for the same roles. Here's what layoffs are really about.
layoffsPhilosophycareerAIFebruary 16, 2026
Netcup: The Hosting Switch Worth Making
A real talk about finding quality VPS hosting that doesn't break the bank featuring netcup's new firewall feature and what actually matters when you're building on a budget.
VPSHostingCloudJanuary 27, 2026
AI at Work Isn't Here for Workers
AI at work often benefits companies more than the workers themselves.
AIWorkplaceJanuary 4, 2026
ChatGPT Atlas First Look
I tried the new ChatGPT browser. It is interesting but slow and bad for privacy.
AIChatGPTAtlasBrowserOpenaiDecember 13, 2025
Recent projects
21-day challenge to break unconscious scrolling
I thought I had a focus problem. Turns out my attention was being trained every day. Here is what happened when I stopped for 21 days.
GKE Intelligent Monitoring System
An AI-powered monitoring solution I built for Google Kubernetes Engine, combining ADK agents with MCP servers to deliver intelligent cluster management, automated troubleshooting, and predictive insights.
Telegram Auto-Forward Bot
A powerful Telegram bot I developed to automate message forwarding between channels and groups, helping users streamline content distribution and manage multiple communities efficiently.
Pronto AI Productivity Bot
An open-source Telegram productivity bot I built to help people stay organized with AI-powered task management, smart reminders, and habit tracking—all within their favorite messaging app.