Things I build, break, fix, and write about

24 April 2026
Network segmentation through VLAN, DNS and firewall strategy

A proper network blueprint is mostly unglamorous discipline, VLANs with a job, DNS that stays in its lane, firewall rules that mean something, and DHCP reservations that do not rely on memory. Get that wrong, and the first odd device will expose it.

24 April 2026
Security Advisory – 23 Apr 2026

Daily security advisory summary for 23 Apr 2026

23 April 2026
Safe methods for Copilot removal across Windows applications

Windows has a habit of putting Copilot back after updates, so I check policy first, then the package itself. If you need to remove Microsoft Copilot...

23 April 2026
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28 February 2026
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25 February 2026
Assessing AI integration with Nvidia Windows SoC

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24 February 2026
Claude Code Security is a useful shift for defenders, not a threat to cybersecurity

Anthropic’s Claude Code Security has triggered the usual AI panic headlines, but the real story is simpler. Security teams are being pushed to work at the same speed as modern development, and that is...

24 February 2026
Logging and auditing AI actions in your homelab

Log every AI action, store structured JSON events, and protect the audit trail so you can trace changes and roll them back. These practical steps make AI management in your homelab visible, reversible...

24 February 2026
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24 February 2026
Securing your homelab with effective VLAN strategies

Unlock the potential of your homelab with effective VLAN configuration. Learn practical steps to enhance security, streamline management, and ensure smooth network function.

24 February 2026
Security Advisory – 24 Feb 2026

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