NexusOps and Aria: One Front Door for My Self-Hosted Homelab
My homelab had grown into a dozen great apps that didn't know about each other: Home Assistant, a DIY GPS tracker, Grocy, a media centre, an SDR radio and more.…
Building My Own Android 16 ROM from Source
Most people customize their phones by installing apps. I decided to customize mine by compiling the entire operating system. As someone who enjoys self-hosting services, running a Proxmox homelab, experimenting…
Smart Cycling Upgrade: DIY GPS Bike Computer with ESP32-C3, NEO-6M & OLED Display
Why I Built This Commercial bike computers from brands Performs a great job — but they start at ₹4,000 and go all the way up to ₹10,000+ for anything with…
N8N – Automating Threat Intelligence for Your Environment (Without AI Overhead)
Introduction Security engineers constantly monitor vulnerability feeds, advisories, and threat intelligence sources to stay ahead of emerging risks. However, the reality is: This leads to alert fatigue, wasted time, and…
Smart Cycling Upgrade: High‑Visibility 12V Indicator System (Standalone Hardware Build)
This article documents a v2 upgrade to my smart cycling setup. In my earlier build, turn indicators were implemented using an ESP32 and low-power LEDs. While that approach worked functionally,…
Deploying OpenAEV with Docker: A Hands‑On Self‑Hosted Setup
Deploying OpenAEV with Docker: A Hands‑On Self‑Hosted Setup OpenAEV is an open‑source platform focused on automated attack emulation, validation, and security testing. As part of my home‑lab and security experimentation,…
Building a Lightweight GPS Tracker Using ESP8266 + ESPHome
Tracking real-world location data does not always require expensive hardware or GSM modules. With ESPHome and an inexpensive GPS module, we can turn even a simple ESP8266 into a fully…
Smart Cycling Upgrade: DIY ESP32-C3 Indicator & Horn System for My Firefox Combat 🚴♂️
Intro Ever since I started cycling with my Firefox Combat 27.5, I’ve wanted to make it a little smarter. Instead of a traditional bell, I wanted proper indicators, a horn,…
Discovering a New Passion — Cycle Riding with My Firefox Combat 27.5 🚴♂️
Lately, I’ve picked up a new hobby that’s been both refreshing and rewarding — cycle riding. After spending a lot of time in front of screens and servers, it feels…
Getting Started with Autopsy: A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Forensics
Digital forensics is becoming increasingly important in cybersecurity, investigations, and data recovery. In this post, I’ll walk you through installing Autopsy, an open-source digital forensic tool, and demonstrate how to…