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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6 November 2025
Using IP blocking to slow AI scraping attempts

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6 November 2025
Mitigating risks from malicious AI sidebar extensions

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5 November 2025
Configuring Atlas browser settings for security

I tried Atlas so I could see the security trade-offs first hand. The browser agent that automates browsing is useful, and it also widens the attack surface. That makes Atlas browser security a...

5 November 2025
Using OpenAI Codex in a homelab workflow

Use OpenAI Codex to speed routine coding in your homelab. Set up an API key. Run small prompts in an IDE and test generated code in isolated VMs. Version control generated files, review outputs, and...

4 November 2025
Avoiding common pitfalls in Windows 11 updates

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Windows 11 Updates I run Insider builds on test machines, not production kit. They are useful for checking scripts, deployment steps, and Windows changes before they hit...

4 November 2025
Using ChatGPT to automate macOS workflows

AI automation Mac helps you remove repetitive tasks on macOS. Use ChatGPT with Shortcuts and shell scripts to automate screenshots, email triage and web scraping. You get clear setup steps, permission...

3 November 2025
Managing AI privacy settings in Microsoft Edge

Manage AI privacy settings in Microsoft Edge: lock permissions, use separate profiles, and enable strict tracking prevention. Clear your browsing data on exit, disable voice input, and log Copilot...

3 November 2025
Exploring alternatives to ad tracking in iOS

App Tracking Transparency may change in Europe. This guide gives practical alternatives for iOS. You can harden your iPhone. Block trackers on your network. Choose apps that request minimal data....

2 November 2025
Securing your LastPass account against phishing threats

Phishing emails aimed at LastPass users are trying to steal your master password. The fix is boring, but it works: check the message properly, harden the account, and do not trust anything that asks...

2 November 2025
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