Documenting the IT Journey
Thoughts, tutorials, and updates from my journey
Implementing a secure reverse proxy architecture for LibreHardwareMonitor using Caddy with internal TLS, HTTP Basic Authentication, granular firewall controls, and Tailscale overlay networking on Windows infrastructure.
Standard Operating Procedure establishing dual-layer protection against catastrophic data loss from accidental rm -rf commands on Debian-based servers
A Python script that converts images into coloured ASCII art using CLAHE contrast enhancement and L1 distance bitmap matching for optimal character selection.
Guide for installing Windows 11 Pro on devices with OEM Home edition keys embedded in BIOS/UEFI firmware. Includes ISO modification with ei.cfg and pid.txt, post-install upgrade method, and regional configuration for Autopilot deployments.
Complete guide for configuring Windows Autopilot with custom local administrator naming and Windows LAPS password management. Includes BitLocker key escrow, White Glove pre-provisioning, and troubleshooting for policy conflicts.
A comprehensive guide to diagnosing and resolving OpenVPN connectivity through multiple NAT layers, including the discovery of a critical silent firewall rule loading failure in pfSense caused by broken aliases.
