Things I build, break,
fix, and write about

16 March 2026
AI
Document what your backup excludes, not just what it covers

I've built backup jobs that looked fine right up until the restore failed. The gap between what you think is covered and what actually is covered lives in the space where documentation should be; write down what is excluded, not just what you protect, and you stop arguing about it later.

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16 March 2026
AI
Docker Compose for portable homelab deployments

Vendor lock-in creeps in quietly: a pinned cloud dashboard, a backup tool in a proprietary format, a reverse proxy config hardcoded to an IP nobody wrote down. By the time you need to migrate, the compose file is the only thing you trust, and even that can lie to you.

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15 March 2026
AI
Mitigating Win+X paste attacks with PowerShell settings

Use this blueprint to harden Windows Terminal and PowerShell, reduce exposure and detect post-compromise behaviour. You get clear settings, AppLocker and WDAC guidance, logging checks and audits you can run to implement Win+X paste attack hardening now.

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10 March 2026
Deals
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max + 3 more Amazon tech bargains

Discover the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max and three more tech deals for your home.

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10 March 2026
AI
Assessing surveillance risks with Microsoft AI tools

Explore the critical landscape of data privacy and compliance in surveillance, focusing on lessons from Microsoft and ICE's increasing data utilisation.

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8 March 2026
AI
Fraudulent accounts and proxy services in AI compliance

Navigating the complex landscape of AI compliance is essential. This guide explores lessons from the Anthropic allegations, highlighting key strategies to protect AI systems and data integrity.

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3 March 2026
Advisories
Security Advisory – 03 Mar 2026

Daily security advisory summary for 03 Mar 2026

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2 March 2026
Rambles
Weekly Tech Digest | 02 Mar 2026

Stay updated with the latest in tech! This digest covers AI ethics, auto industry shifts, and the impact of politics on technology, exploring today's pressing issues.

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28 February 2026
Advisories
Security Advisory – 28 Feb 2026

Daily security advisory summary for 28 Feb 2026

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27 February 2026
Advisories
Security Advisory – 27 Feb 2026

Daily security advisory summary for 27 Feb 2026

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