Cyber Security
Building a Home SIEM, Part 1: Deploying the Elastic Stack" .
How I built a self-hosted SIEM at home using Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Logstash — the deployment, the gotchas, and everything I wish I'd known before starting
Projects
Self-Hosting a Wiki with SSO: Deploying Authentik and Outline in My Homelab
So this week I deployed Outline, a self-hosted wiki, secured behind Authentik as a single sign-on provider. This post is a full walkthrough of the deployment — including the parts that didn't go smoothly, because I think the debugging is often more useful than the happy path.
My Home Lab in 2026: What's Changed, What's New, and Why It Matters
A follow-up to my 2025 homelab post When I published my homelab overview back in September 2025, I described it as "a personal data centre that mirrors enterprise environments." I meant that in an aspirational sense. Twelve months on, I think it's actually become true. The
Ditch the Paper: How I Built a Digital Business Card System Using NFC
A practical guide for anyone who's ever handed out a business card and wondered if there's a better way So here's a question — when was the last time someone handed you a paper business card and you actually did something useful with it? If
From a €5 Charity Shop Find to a Fully Working Phone System (Beginner Guide)
On the 3CX page, click on your account, and there you will see an option to add an IP Phone.How I built my own PBX using 3CX and Twilio — starting with a second-hand SIP phone, zero VoIP experience, and a lot of trial and error. The Story — How This
Is your digital home secure?
Most people lock their front door at night. Many have a home alarm. Some install cameras or smart doorbells. And most people have home insurance. All of these things protect your physical home. But what about your digital home? Today, many houses contain dozens of internet-connected devices: * Smart TVs * Doorbell
learning
Building My Home Network Lab: Networking, Virtualisation, and IT in Action.
Projects
How to Install and Configure Secure FTP in Your Home Lab or Production Environment
Setting up a secure FTP server is an essential skill for anyone starting out in tech.
Why You Should Migrate Docker Container Volumes to Persistent Storage.
Docker containers are lightweight, efficient, and portable, but managing their data can become challenging as your applications scale. By default, Docker volumes provide a simple and effective way to persist container data. However, many developers and businesses eventually face the need to migrate their Docker volumes to persistent storage like
learning
Setting Up a Home Lab: A Beginner's Guide for IT Professionals.
In today's ever-evolving IT landscape, a home lab has become an essential tool for professionals and students. Whether you’re an aspiring IT enthusiast or a seasoned professional looking to expand your skills, building a home lab is a cost-effective way to experiment with new technologies, learn about
Patch Tuesday, January 2025: Vulnerabilities and Fixes.
When Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday rolls around, IT admins and cybersecurity specialists know it’s time to take action. The January 2025 Patch Tuesday is one for the books, addressing a record-breaking number of vulnerabilities and delivering critical fixes to secure systems worldwide. In this post, we’ll break down
Top Commands for IT Support Technicians (2025 Edition)
As an IT support technician, your ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently can make or break your day. Knowing the proper commands can save you time and demonstrate your technical prowess, whether you're working on Windows, macOS, or Linux systems. In this guide, we’ll cover the top commands