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Updated on Jan 23, 2026·9 min read

How the Tor Protocol Works (Part 1)

Part 1 explains how Tor circuits, relay roles, onion routing work, plus the threat model and tradeoffs. It sets up the series path toward crawling through Tor.

#security#self-hosting

Updated on Jan 23, 2026·8 min read

Building a Homelab on a Budget: Series Introduction

Introduction to the Building a Homelab on a Budget series, with goals, scope, and a practical roadmap.

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Updated on Jan 23, 2026·5 min read

2026 Homelab Storage: NAS vs DAS vs DIY

A condensed, practical guide to 2026 homelab storage strategy: NAS vs DAS vs DIY, low-power hardware ecosystems, software stacks, and build patterns - with a clear warning about unreliable consumer DAS enclosures.

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Updated on Jan 23, 2026·3 min read

Don't Build Your Blog From Scratch

One line summary: I spent too much time rebuilding what Ghost already provides, and the opportunity cost was higher than I expected. Context As of 2025 01 11, I consider this blog about 50% complete. The core works, but I am still closing gaps that a mature platform already solve

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