Tech

Projects, tutorials, and research I’ve found interesting enough to want to write about it and share that with others. I love finding new blogs and reading about what other people are up to. A decentralized internet is a happy internet!

Why "Ranvier"?

No not Rainier. No, not Raneer... Goddamnit

Painless and Automated Backups

After much procrastination, I finally created the Ultimate (tm) backup solution

Why Is My Phone Dead In The Mountains?

Man my sleeping bag was warm but now my battery is dead... What gives?!

Overview of Linux Encryption Solutions

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link

{U,G}IDs and Docker

Why identity in the container matters outside the container

Alpine Linux and docker-compose make a great combo!

Skip the hypervisor for a slimmer solution

Playing Cat Videos for my Cat with a Raspberry Pi

Doing the least to get the most out of a Raspberry Pi Zero W as a 'dashboard'

Replacing If-Else with Dictionaries in Python

I don't know why I did this

Circumventing SMTP Blocking by ISP using Digital Ocean

ISP blocking port 25? Not anymore! (Only $5 a month!)

Bootstrapping Our 12 Factor App with GitHub Actions, Docker Compose, and Digital Ocean

Who knew devops could be so fun? Them green checkmarks are so satisfying...

CTF Flask Caching

The joy of nailing this CTF with Matt was unparalleled

Wireguard Quickstart

This one is for you Dayron!

Ranvier Docker Images

There aren't enough well-made and maintained Docker images out there. Let's fix that!

Wireguard AppIndicator

An easy way to manage your Wireguard connection.

Best Digital Note Solutions

A collection of what I have found to be some of the best note taking solutions avaliable for both personal and professional use. Some are self-hosted and others are collecting your data :P

Home Surveillance System

Watching out for dirty thieves on the cheap!

Useful Software

A list of self-hosted services, development tools, and miscellaneous applications that I've found super useful.

Wireguard Burner VPN

You're not a fed right? Ok, come right in..

My First Post

Every blog should have a first post, so here's mine!