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Now Cross-posting to Bluesky with AT Protocol

  • technology
2025-09-18 08:30:00
Automated blog cross-posting to Bluesky using AT Protocol SDK with duplicate detection and rich previews.
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Wiz Cloud Security Championship - Maximum Points!

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2025-09-17 14:00:00
Reached maximum points in the Wiz Cloud Security Championship with 3 challenges completed.
Wiz Cloud Security Championship - Maximum Points!
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Azure OAuth CTF Challenge Writeup

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2025-09-07 12:00:00 12 min read
Breaking The Barriers CTF writeup: Azure OAuth privilege escalation via dynamic groups and guest invitations.
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Magic Frame Simulator

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2025-07-30 10:16:23
Web-based simulator of my 18x18 RGB LED matrix project with plasma effects, games, and animations.
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Nerd Alert!

  • games
2025-07-23 16:24:00
I've created a trivia game called Nerd Alert! Try it out and share your score with your friends. Are you the biggest nerd?
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Interactive Demo Scene - Retro Computing Art Tribute

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2025-05-21 16:23:00
Added an interactive demo scene with retro computing aesthetics. A tribute to the demoscene art movement in web form.
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WORDLE Starter Word Generator

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2025-04-08 16:22:00
Generate the perfect starter word for your next WORDLE game. Just click the button and get a random word to start your game.
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Rick Rubin Quote Generator

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2025-04-08 16:21:00
Generate iconic quotes with the Rick Rubin Quote Generator. Just click the button and get a random quote from the legendary music producer.
Rick Rubin Quote Generator
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New Web Generators Added - Fun Interactive Tools

  • updates
2025-04-08 16:20:00
Added new interactive generators to the site including quote generators and game helpers. Check out these fun web tools.
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CISSP Certification Achieved - Information Security Milestone

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2024-12-18 16:20:00
CISSP acquired! ✅ Now officially qualified to tell you why your password policy needs work. 🔐
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