VPNs and the 403 Forbidden Error
How a VPN can block localhost and cause 403 messages, and what to do about it.
Lessons from XAMPP: Reliability Challenges
What I learned while building a PHP accounting system on XAMPP, including data corruption scares and recovery tactics.
Building the Footprints Page
A nerdy deep dive into how I built the interactive globe for my portfolio, optimized bandwidth, and implemented the "IronGate" defense system.
Automated SQL Backup System
A hands-on walkthrough of how I automated daily MySQL backups using native scripts, added cloud uploads, and built in smart email alerts — no third-party apps, just clean scripting.