Things I build, break,
fix, and write about

28 January 2026
AI
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.

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27 January 2026
AI
Avoiding GDPR penalties through effective firewall

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

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27 January 2026
AI
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.

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26 January 2026
AI
Integrating AI features into your 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 Cloud PCs used for AI features to protect sensitive data.

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26 January 2026
AI
Managing email queries effectively 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, not the thinking. This guide shows practical steps I use with Gmail and AI tools like Google CC, plus habits […]

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25 January 2026
AI
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 region, backups and training use with vendors. Log access, run DPIAs and keep audit-ready controls to meet UK law and keep control of derived intelligence.

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25 January 2026
Rambles
Weekly Tech Digest | 25 Jan 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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25 January 2026
AI
Streamlining remote work with effective IT policies

Remote Work Network Configuration guide shows how to set VLANs by role, configure DHCP pools and secure remote access. You get concrete VLAN IDs, DHCP ranges, and test steps to verify isolation. Apply ACLs on the router, use WireGuard or managed VPNs, enforce short leases and clear IT policies to keep your network reliable.

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24 January 2026
AI
Understanding CVE-2026-20045 and its impact on security

I read the Cisco advisory and the public reports on CVE-2026-20045. This is a remote code execution flaw that affects Unified Communications products. Attackers are actively exploiting it. I wrote this to give straight, practical steps to harden Cisco UC products and reduce the chances of compromise while you patch. The risk profile is clear. […]

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24 January 2026
AI
Enhancing Siri performance with iOS 27 features

Siri configuration for iOS 27 reduces latency and protects your data. Update your device, trim app permissions, enable on-device processing if available. Use short voice shortcuts and local actions. Test response times and audit settings after each OS update.

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