Posted inSecurity
Watching the Hackers: Building an SSH Honeypot with Cowrie
I ran an SSH honeypot for six months and captured 50GB of logs. Here is how you can use Cowrie to monitor real-world attackers and improve your Linux security.
Posted inProgramming
TypeScript for Beginners: Stop Guessing and Start Writing Safer Code
Tired of 'undefined' errors? Learn how to transition from JavaScript to TypeScript with this practical guide on interfaces, union types, and strict configurations.
Posted inNetworking
Benchmarking Linux Network Performance: A Practical Guide to iperf3 and mtr
Tired of vague network complaints? Learn to use iperf3 and mtr to pinpoint bottlenecks, measure throughput, and analyze packet loss like a pro.
Posted inHomeLab
Stop Juggling Scripts: Install Pterodactyl Panel on Ubuntu for Professional Game Hosting
Is manual game server management holding your HomeLab back? Learn how to deploy Pterodactyl on Ubuntu for professional, containerized game hosting.
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Secure Data Deletion on Linux: Why ‘rm’ Isn’t Enough and How to Fix It
Think 'rm' deletes your files? Think again. Discover how to use shred, wipe, and dd to permanently erase sensitive data on Linux and why SSDs require a different approach.
Posted inNetworking
6 Months of Encrypted DNS on Linux: My Real-World Take on DoT and DoH
Secure your Linux DNS queries with DoT and DoH. This guide provides a 6-month review of production performance, including step-by-step setups for systemd-resolved and cloudflared.
Posted inProgramming
Stop Writing Manual API Docs: Automate with Swagger and Express
Stop wasting time on manual README updates. Learn how to use Swagger UI and OpenAPI to generate live, interactive API documentation directly from your Express.js code.
Posted inHomeLab
Stop Wasting Time: Deploy Proxmox Ubuntu VMs in Under 30 Seconds
Tired of manual ISO installs? This guide shows you how to use Cloud-init to create an Ubuntu 24.04 template in Proxmox, slashing your VM deployment time to under 30 seconds.
Posted inAI
Deepfake & AI-Generated Content: How to Identify and Protect Yourself
AI-generated deepfakes — fake videos, cloned voices, and synthetic images — are now indistinguishable from real content for most people. This guide covers practical detection techniques, Python scripts for automated analysis, and day-to-day habits to protect yourself and your organization from AI-generated misinformation.
Posted inNetworking
tcpdump: Network Packet Analysis from the Linux Command Line
tcpdump is the go-to command-line tool for capturing and analyzing network packets on Linux — no GUI, no overhead, just raw visibility into what's actually flowing through your interfaces. This guide walks through practical capture commands, BPF filters, and real production debugging scenarios to help you troubleshoot network issues fast.