For quite some time, I’ve been working through challenges with VNC in an effort to reliably access the graphical interfaces of my Linux virtual machines. While I recognize that many in the Linux community prefer … VNC and ARDRead more
Firezone Zero Trust VPN
It began with WireGuard — a lightweight VPN solution that securely tunneled connections back to a local network. While effective, performance was largely dependent on your network’s upload speed, which wasn’t ideal in every scenario. … Firezone Zero Trust VPNRead more
VMware ESXi Hypervisor Update
In the past, I attempted to get VMware up and running using my PC tower. While I was successful, I was limited to ESXi 6.7 and chose not to go too far to avoid … VMware ESXi Hypervisor UpdateRead more
VMware ESXi Hypervisor
There are many Type 1 hypervisors available today, but VMware ESXi and Proxmox remain two of the most popular choices. Each comes with its own strengths and limitations depending on whether you’re running an … VMware ESXi HypervisorRead more
Part Two of The Travel Setup
This is the second part of my travel setup series. While this is not the polished, finished project, it expands upon the last post I made about the travel router. … Part Two of The Travel SetupRead more
Raspberry Pi Travel Router
There has been a lot of discussions happening about privacy and security when it comes to travel. Internet security has been a topic of discussion for years when it comes to traveling domestic and abroad. … Raspberry Pi Travel RouterRead more
NFC Tags
NFC (Near Field Communication) tags are small devices used for tasks like sharing information, launching apps, or automating smart home functions. While both Android and iPhone support NFC, they handle it differently. Android Flexible Use: … NFC TagsRead more
Plex and Alexa
In late 2024, I decided to streamline my subscriptions and cut back on unnecessary expenses. One of the first services I canceled was my Spotify and Hulu combo, which I had maintained since my college … Plex and AlexaRead more
Azure AD Domain Controller and Client
I’ve been exploring Azure for a while now, delving into how things are set up and managed within the Azure environment. One of my recent projects involved setting up Active Directory (AD) in the … Azure AD Domain Controller and ClientRead more
Microsoft Sentinel Lab
As part of my continuous learning journey in cybersecurity, I recently built a Microsoft Sentinel homelab to explore its potential as a cloud-native SIEM solution. Setting up a dedicated lab environment allowed me to dive … Microsoft Sentinel LabRead more