Things I build, break, fix, and write about

7 July 2026
Tracing acme.sh certificate handling in TLS interception

I spent too long chasing the neat version of TLS wiretapping reconstruction, then found the mess: shell parsing, token limits, and renewal timing. The interesting bit is not the packet capture, it is the point where certificate handling quietly hands trust to something you did not mean to trust.

7 July 2026
Reverse engineering game binaries with static analysis

Game binaries give up more than they should, if you know where to look. I start with binary analysis, not the folklore around the game, then use...

6 July 2026
Agentic AI still needs domain judgement

Agentic AI can write the thing, but it still cannot tell you whether the thing is right. That is where domain expertise matters, because a clean...

6 July 2026
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Mitigating AI misalignment in your homelab

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22 November 2025
Implementing small AI pilots to show the return

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22 November 2025
Assessing Windows 11 compatibility for medical devices

Check Windows 11 compatibility before you upgrade medical devices. Record exact error messages, capture screenshots and event logs, and run TPM and Secure Boot checks. Keep vendor responses and...

22 November 2025
kopia | v0.22.0

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21 November 2025
Minimise attack surfaces on Microsoft Exchange Server

For Exchange Server security, reduce your exposed services. Remove unused roles, lock down IIS, disable legacy protocols and isolate admin accounts. Use dedicated admin workstations, enforce MFA, keep...

21 November 2025
Implementing regional redundancy after the AWS outage

Implementing regional redundancy after the AWS outage The recent AWS outage showed what happens when a DNS automation bug gets the wrong chance to run. I read that as a reminder to treat resilience...

20 November 2025
Windows 11 24H2: keeping Insider builds usable

Configure Windows 11 Insider Previews for steady test results and fast recovery. Back up your data, choose an appropriate Insider channel, limit background apps, and monitor performance. Follow clear...

20 November 2025
Deploying secure AI services on Apple Private Cloud Compute

Secure AI on Apple Private Cloud Compute Private Cloud Compute only works if the controls are boring and tight. Keep the model nodes off the public internet, put a gateway in front of them, and treat...