I’m X.
Born in the U.S. back when AOL dial-up was still a thing (in the late 1900s). I’ve got three obsessions: tech, travel and my wife.
I spend a lot of time doing systems and network administration. I'm the guy who's always trying to secure the networks and hosting quirky apps in my spare time.
My homelab’s got everything from a self-hosted password manager (Vaultwarden, because I’m paranoid) to virtual hangout spots (Neko-Rooms, for watching content remotely with others). If it involves tech, I’ve probably broken it, fixed it, and then blogged about it.
I’ve bounced around a ton of places, but two stand out: Hanover, Germany, with its fairy-tale vibes; and Zürich, Switzerland, where the Alps and city life collide perfectly. I only hope I can see more beautiful places whilst here on our beautiful planet.
Would love to close by saying: a peaceful world isn’t just a dream, it’s something we choose to build every day. Right now, we’re not there yet. But if we all do our part, choosing kindness, acting with compassion, and refusing to add to the chaos, we get a little closer.
With that, my motto in life is: "Live life peacefully without harming others".