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Posts

I’m no Shakespeare, I just started writing recently. You’ll find posts about my homelab, tech experiments, privacy and cloud-related tinkering.

  1. Multi-stage Docker buildsLearn how multi-stage Docker builds work and why they matter.
  2. What's it like being a container? Part 3Cgroups, veth, iptables NAT and OverlayFS, the final pieces of how a container actually runs.
  3. What's it like being a container? Part 2How Linux namespaces give containers their isolated identity, from hostnames to filesystem mounts.
  4. What's it like being a container? Part 1A deep, kernel-level explanation of how Docker containers work on Linux.
  5. Simple static asset gateway for my homelabA look at Ibbani, a simple static asset gateway built with Nginx and Filebrowser for a homelab.
  6. Dumping a DatabaseA practical look at exploiting SQL injection flaws to extract database contents.
  7. Self Hosting Git the Simple Way with GiteaA practical look at using Gitea as a lightweight, self-hosted Git platform.
  8. Smarter Storage with LVM thin poolsA practical overview of LVM thin pools, explaining lazy allocation and how they solve traditional storage inefficiencies.
  9. breaking the dashcam cloudCapturing a dashcam's live RTSP stream locally using ffmpeg, without relying on cloud storage.
  10. exploring hidden paths with DIRBA quick introduction to using DIRB to discover hidden directories and files on web servers.
  11. my experience with microcontrollersA beginner’s journey experimenting with the ESP32-S3.
  12. from markdown to HTMLA quick look at how my site turns plain markdown into a fast, static website using Zola.
  13. building my homelabA quick overview of how I built a homelab from old hardware and why it’s a great learning project.
  14. profile picture? think again!Why digital privacy matters and how to stay vigilant against social engineering.
  15. amazon sent me a presentA brief analysis of the scam behind a fake "Amazon gift" link.
  16. how not to sign upWhy using your main email for signups risks your privacy and how to stay safer online.
  17. you share a lot onlineHow Instagram oversharing fuels OSINT for scammers and how to protect your identity.