Things I build, break, fix, and write about

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 strings, imports, and control flow to separate real structure from guesswork, and that usually exposes the first lie fast.

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
Weekly Tech Digest | 06 Jul 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...

6 July 2026
wolfCOSE zero-allocation parsing in embedded C

wolfCOSE looks sensible only if you care about what your firmware actually has to carry. I like that, because on small targets the wrong crypto...

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20 April 2026
Tagging and storing classic car data in a self-hosted

A self-hosted inventory tracker only behaves if the data model stays boring, and boring is exactly what I want when I am digging out chassis numbers at 2 a.m. Keep the tags tight, the notes plain, and...

20 April 2026
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19 April 2026
Sport bike power draw: battery backup planning for garages

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19 April 2026
Choosing WireGuard over self-hosted firewalls for home use

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18 April 2026
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17 April 2026
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17 April 2026
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