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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29 January 2026
Android updates in 2026: what to watch

Android 2026 brings faster updates and more midyear feature drops. Plan your updates, enable automatic security and Play Store updates, and back up before releases. Test changes on a spare device. Use...

28 January 2026
Exploring sponsored content in ChatGPT responses

OpenAI advertising is coming to ChatGPT. Ads will appear in free and low-cost tiers, often labelled Sponsored. You should check your account tier and privacy settings. Export or delete sensitive...

28 January 2026
Securing your development environment against malware

Securing your development environment is vital. Treat every new repository as potentially dangerous. Stay vigilant against threats hidden in configuration files.

27 January 2026
Avoiding GDPR trouble with a sensible firewall

Secure your GDPR compliance with effective firewall strategies. As breaches rise, ensure proper configurations to mitigate risk and protect personal data efficiently.

27 January 2026
Privacy implications of age verification technology

Discover how to implement robust age verification in your homelab while prioritising privacy and security. Explore tiered approaches to safeguard personal data effectively.

26 January 2026
Integrating AI features into a Windows 365 setup

Guide to Windows 365 configuration for homelab users. Start with Azure AD identity and Intune provisioning. Control privacy and resource access, automate licence assignment and shutdowns, and isolate...

26 January 2026
Managing email queries with AI

I started using AI inbox management because my inbox stopped being a place to work and became a place to hide. I wanted fewer interruptions and clearer priorities. I also wanted the grunt work gone,...

25 January 2026
Navigating data sovereignty in AI for UK businesses

Data Sovereignty matters for your UK business using AI. Start a data inventory and map data flows. Label personal and sensitive fields. Apply encryption, customer-managed keys and strict IAM. Verify...

25 January 2026
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