Editorial policy
Last updated: July 22, 2026
Who writes here
Guides, topic playbooks, collections, and operator notes are published by Ben Liu (Independent publisher & homelab operator) for Orivana (https://orivana.xyz). Content is written for operators: people who install, back up, and secure software — not for hype cycles.
What counts as original
Explanatory articles, checklists, comparisons, roundups, threat-model notes, migration playbooks, curated collections, and project editorial blocks (pros/cons, audience, FAQ, lab notes) are original editorial work. Short project names and links help readers reach official upstream documentation — we do not present upstream README text as our own long-form journalism.
Update cadence
Guides are reviewed when major tooling assumptions change (for example, a widely used install path). Catalog enrichment is regenerated when the source list is refreshed. Featured project notes are revisited when readers report material inaccuracies.
Corrections
Found an error? Email support@orivana.xyz with the URL, what is wrong, and a source. We correct factual mistakes and note significant updates on the relevant page when practical.
Advertising & sponsorship
When ads are enabled, they are labeled "Advertisement". Ads do not purchase rankings in our catalog, placement in editorial guides, or "Editor's picks". Affiliate relationships, if introduced later, will be disclosed on the pages where they appear.
Popularity signals
On-site "popularity" or star-like numbers may be estimated or derived for sorting experiments. They are not live official GitHub star counts. Always verify activity on the upstream repository.
Not professional advice
Content is educational. It is not legal, security, financial, or compliance advice. High-risk deployments need qualified review. See also our Disclaimer.