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Building a linux-based router and firewall – pt. 1 basic networking

Creating a two-faced network host (aka ‘The Janus Box’) as a prelude to an actual router.

Post date October 17, 2026
Post categories In Hardware, Linux, Networking, Other

Overclocking

I’m a geek and a gamer but not a gamer geek. That is to say I don’t really know anything about PC components or how they are best…

Post date April 18, 2025
Post categories In Desktop, Hardware, Linux, Other

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Web browsing in 2025: Block all the things!

All the things?

Post date February 4, 2025
Post categories In Data, Desktop, Linux, Other

Plugin abandonware as a WordPress threat vector?

What happens to WordPress plugins once associated websites get left behind?

Post date June 2, 2024
Post categories In Other, WordPress

Please take my money: Prioritising online donations

I love too many online projects, content creators and the like to support them all. How to prioritise?

Post date December 10, 2023
Post categories In Other

Creating a simple text box in Gutenberg/WordPress

How do you do a “text box” block in WordPress when Gutenberg doesn’t include one?

Post date August 12, 2023
Post categories In Other, WordPress

Steam De-C64-k – VICE on the Steam Deck

Emulating the oldest home computer on the newest one

Post date September 24, 2022
Post categories In Desktop, Hardware, Linux, Other

Good boring: A OnePlus 6 on lineageos as daily driver

A good smartphone is a boring smartphone.

Post date August 28, 2022
Post categories In Hardware

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