Multi-stage Docker builds

Learn how multi-stage Docker builds work and why they matter.

What's it like being a container? Part 3

Cgroups, veth, iptables NAT and OverlayFS, the final pieces of how a container actually runs.

What's it like being a container? Part 2

How Linux namespaces give containers their isolated identity, from hostnames to filesystem mounts.

What's it like being a container? Part 1

A deep, kernel-level explanation of how Docker containers work on Linux.

Simple static asset gateway for my homelab

A look at Ibbani, a simple static asset gateway built with Nginx and Filebrowser for a homelab.

Dumping a Database

A practical look at exploiting SQL injection flaws to extract database contents.

Self Hosting Git the Simple Way with Gitea

A practical look at using Gitea as a lightweight, self-hosted Git platform.

Smarter Storage with LVM thin pools

A practical overview of LVM thin pools, explaining lazy allocation and how they solve traditional storage inefficiencies.

breaking the dashcam cloud

Capturing a dashcam's live RTSP stream locally using ffmpeg, without relying on cloud storage.

exploring hidden paths with DIRB

A quick introduction to using DIRB to discover hidden directories and files on web servers.

my experience with microcontrollers

A beginner’s journey experimenting with the ESP32-S3.

from markdown to HTML

A quick look at how my site turns plain markdown into a fast, static website using Zola.

building my homelab

A quick overview of how I built a homelab from old hardware and why it’s a great learning project.

profile picture? think again!

Why digital privacy matters and how to stay vigilant against social engineering.

amazon sent me a present

A brief analysis of the scam behind a fake "Amazon gift" link.

how not to sign up

Why using your main email for signups risks your privacy and how to stay safer online.

you share a lot online

How Instagram oversharing fuels OSINT for scammers and how to protect your identity.