Blog

My website is an Obsidian vault. Here's how Hermes, obsidian-git, and Astro turn a voice memo into a published blog post with almost no friction.

How I wired Hermes Agent to Telegram so I can task my desktop AI from anywhere, and why this one integration changed how much I actually use it.

Why I installed Nous Research's Hermes Agent on my own machine, how the setup works, and what it actually does for me day to day.

Why I run AI models on my own hardware, the honest tradeoffs, and step-by-step setup for the two tools I reach for most.

How I built a cybersecurity path through systems thinking and continuous learning.

What zero trust really means, why it matters, and how organizations are implementing it.

Lessons from studying for the Certified Ethical Hacker exam and what makes it different from Security+.

How artificial intelligence is reshaping both offensive and defensive cybersecurity — and what professionals need to know.

Why Obsidian is my go-to tool for organizing knowledge, study notes, and cybersecurity research.

How Readwise transformed my reading workflow and helped me actually retain what I read.

Evidence-based learning strategies that actually work for technical skills and certification prep.

Practical tips and resources for passing the CompTIA Security+ certification on your first attempt.

A practical guide to getting started with Wireshark for network analysis and security investigations.

How Python became my go-to language for security automation, scripting, and tool building.

How I set up a home lab on a budget for hands-on cybersecurity practice and why you should too.

The core networking concepts you must understand before diving into cybersecurity.

A beginner-friendly introduction to Linux — what it is, why it matters, and why every cybersecurity professional should know it.

Why I decided to transition into cybersecurity and what the first steps looked like.