I made a new icon for this website. It’s all been gradually and quietly getting updated over the last few months. First I changed the main typeface to Atkinson Hyperlegible. Then I added a nice subtle texture to the background, it reminds of early computer graphics but at the same time somehow feels like it […]

Cyber threats evolve fast, and staying informed is essential for security professionals, IT teams, and business leaders alike. With this in mind, I’m launching a new weekly series: The Cybersecurity Weekly Roundup. Every Friday, I’ll compile and share the top cybersecurity news stories from the past week—curated...

I love blogging, and I’ve talked about that a lot. I also love reading other people’s blogs (blog roll coming soon). Even if they blog about things I have no interest in, I like reading them, and I usually subscribe to their RSS feeds. My “blog” category in FreshRSS is, well let’s say it’s well populated. Most of...

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One of the innovations of podcasting is its concept of "seasons," which originally comes from the world of television. The idea is that you have a time-bounded series of podcast episodes — sometimes with a set theme, but other times the season boundary is simply a given time period. I first became aware of 'seasons'...

Well, I surprised myself by winning another champion trophy at a USTA tournament! I was playing matches in Edison at its college. When I played there, it was a super hot day, and so we all tried to find some relief in the shade. I played a USTA Open event, where everyone can participate. It was a lot of fun!...

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Table of Contents Introduction Obstacles to Travelling on the Mainland Differing Technological Ecosystems The Scale of the Great Firewall The Chinese People Conclusion This is part of a series of posts written during or shortly after my visits to the mainland of the People’s Republic of China in the summer of 2025....