SYN Shop Class: SSH Keys with free VMs for members
As part of putting some good hardware to use, I taught a class on how to use SSH Keys the other week. As this was the first time I taught […]
USB-C accessories I like (and some I don’t)
After buying USB-C power adapter that didn’t work out, I’d been on the hunt for a replacement. After getting a Chromebook for video chats and music (and curiosity :) which […]
Hardware disabling the mic on WyzeCam v2
I’m testing out using two of these cute, cheap security cameras: It’s the v2 of the WyzeCam and it’s only $25 shipped. While they’re easy to set up, their doesn’t […]
Stubby + Pi-Hole + Quad9 + LXD
Intro For some time now, really since last November, I’ve wanted to do two things: Encrypt all my DNS traffic leaving my house LAN and run an instance of Pi-Hole […]
APRICOT 2018
Be sure to read my follow up post about trekking in Nepal after the conference! Intro This is post closely mirrors my trip 2 years ago to attend SANOG 27: […]
Poon Hill Trek
Be sure to read my prior post about attending the APRICOT 2018 conference in Nepal before the trek! Intro & Highlights This was my first time trekking and my first […]
Laser cut Spirograph and gift box
For E’s birthday two months ago I made him a laser cut spirograph. It works pretty well and I really enjoyed making it! I tried downloading some existing plans for […]
Poor man’s debugging high load on an Apache server
Hopefully you have a fancy solution to monitor your logs, but if you don’t, then I have a little treat for you. At work today I was trouble shooting why […]
From zero to LXD: Installing a private compute cloud on a Cisco C220 M4SFF
Introduction Having some nice server grade hardware on hand, I knew I needed to put it to good use. I’m talking about the Cisco C220 M4SFF: This lil’ guy comes […]
Amazon Coffee Filters: Sold used AND with 4 year protection plan
Mmmm….coffee from used filters bought online….tasty!