Self-taught.
Self-hosted.
Still running.
I’m Sorin. Tech guy, sysadmin, tinkerer, and self-hosting enthusiast. I write about software, Linux, privacy, and hardware. Mostly things I’ve already broken at least once.
Let’s be real for a second: your ISP knows way too much about you. Even if you use HTTPS for everything (which you should), your DNS queries (the phonebook lookup that connects google.com to an … Read more
Imagine you’re watching your favorite sci-fi movie, and the deep space scenes look more like a gray fog than the vast darkness of the cosmos. Or maybe you’re gaming, and instead of crisp shadows creeping … Read more
After talking about refresh rate and even making a video about input lag and one about response time, I’ve realized we haven’t covered a few basic aspects: What is resolution in a display? What is … Read more
Have you ever wondered how your computer’s processor actually manages to ‘think’ and work through tasks? If you’re diving into the world of CPUs, you’ve probably come across the term IPC, or Instructions Per Clock. … Read more
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Why Rebooting Your Router Fixes Slow Internet (And Why That Should Annoy You)
Your internet slows down. You unplug the router, wait ten seconds, plug it back in, and everything works again. It…
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What “End-to-End Encrypted” Really Means (And What It Doesn’t)
Every major messaging app on your phone loves to show off a small padlock or shield icon somewhere in its…
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“Your Data Is Encrypted” Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
You have probably heard the phrase “your data is encrypted” so many times that it stopped meaning anything. It is…
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VPNs, Privacy, and the Truth Behind the Marketing
Every VPN ad tells the same story: you’re sitting in a coffee shop, connected to public Wi-Fi, and somewhere nearby…
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The Padlock in Your Browser Isn’t Protecting You Like You Think
You’re sitting in a café. You open your laptop, connect to the Wi-Fi, and send a message. Maybe it’s something…
