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
Networking
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
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
Mobile Device Management
Mobile devices management is a powerful tool that a lot of enterprise environments use to make sure devices are secured and loaded with their in house content. What a lot of people also do not … Mobile Device ManagementRead more
Live Network Monitoring
Shodan is one of my favorite platforms to date. It is a powerful platform that allows for you to find open ports and vulnerabilities. It will also list the CVE so that you can go … Live Network MonitoringRead more
Local Server
This server is currently hosting a wide variety of services. This was my first server that I had put together and launched. Over the years I’ve been adding services to it and expanding my library … Local ServerRead more