Because REST APIs are often tested with Postman, I decided to make a complete setup in my home lab. I wanted to understand how a REST server actually works, how the data flows, and what…
Instead of buying a standard router, I decided to build my own DHCP service from scratch so that every network function runs on its own dedicated machine. It was both a technical challenge and an…
Why I Built My Own Reverse Proxy and Why It Matters At some point every developer, tester, or engineer who deploys several web application runs into the same question. How do I expose multiple services…
This review examines a compact Intel Core i3 N305 mini PC deployed as a dedicated OPNsense firewall. Rather than focusing only on traditional CPU, GPU, memory and storage benchmarks, it evaluates the system in its real intended role: delivering stable 10 Gb/s networking, reliable Intel Ethernet connectivity, reasonable power consumption and dependable 24/7 operation.
Western Digital uses a clear color coding system to indicate what each hard drive is designed for. The color is not cosmetic. It reflects firmware tuning, workload profile, reliability targets, and the environment the drive…
Remote access is one of those things that quietly becomes mission critical once you work remote or manage multiple systems. I use remote desktop tools every single day, so trust, performance, and control matter more…
One of the most defining projects in my career was my role as SCADA developer in the Flemish Tunnel and Control Center in Antwerp. This control center was created to meet the operational demands of…
I got my English C2 Proficient certificate I recently completed the English test from Education First and achieved C2 Proficient. In simple terms, this means English feels natural to me. I do not need to…
I completed the SIMATIC WinCC Open Architecture Basic Course, a professional training delivered by ETM Professional Control in The Hague in the Netherlands. This certification confirms my practical and theoretical knowledge of WinCC Open Architecture,…
A small Windows Forms utility that solves a real daily problem Sometimes software does not need to be complex to be useful. This small Windows Forms application is a good example of how a few…