Fingerprint what, exactly?

A recent spirited discussion in the Cranky Comrades Discord occurred regarding this article: https://blog.foxio.io/ja4%2B-network-fingerprinting which highlighted the continuing mindset that a new detection method, a new signature style or a new standard will "fix" the issues with the old versions and then we&

Host Your Stuff - Part VI

Let's make a blog!

Host Your Stuff - Part V

Introduction to Home Server Storage Hardware So you've got your first piece of your home server purring away, but that single drive is feeling a bit cramped. So what now? Enter stage left, Network Attached Storage or a NAS. More local storage versus a NAS Before building a

Cord cutting Spotify

Let’s fix the problem of Spotify making too much money while still keeping access to our music.

Host Your Stuff - Part IV

How do you do, fellow self-hosting enthusiasts? Today we are doing some actual self-hosting. We'll do it two ways: locally, and remotely. Let's start with the former because all you need for that is a computer in front of you. Windows, macOS, or Linux. No Z/

Host your stuff - Part III

Today we ssh!

Host Your Stuff - Part II

This guide will help you navigate the hardware options available, from repurposing old hardware to selecting new equipment, with a focus on practical, cost-effective solutions that won't break the bank or drive up your electricity bill

Host Your Stuff - Part I

This is part 1 of the 32x33 Institute's Host Your Stuff series. In this post, we figure out how to domain name.

Your guide to self-hosting

Introduction What is a home server? A home server is a dedicated system within a private network that provides services such as file storage, application hosting, media streaming, or even web hosting. Think of it as a personal data center scaled down to meet the needs of a household or

The problem with pretend money.

Hello, and welcome to the first post of 2025! I hope you had the chance to wind down and mentally prepare for what's next. Let's kick things off in style, and talk about cryptocurrencies. Right off the bat: ransomware only exists because cryptocurrencies are available and

Raspberry Pi as a security device, pipe dream or reality?

An exploration into the question: could you use a Raspberry Pi to improve network security for a small business? Haters will say...

When your identity gets stolen 😅

Ignorance is a flimsy shield.