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My Experience with the Zima Board 2: Can This Tiny Device Be the Ultimate Home Lab?
I recently got my hands on the brand-new **Zima Board 2** from IceWhale, and I’m seriously impressed. It’s a tiny single-board computer (SBC) that packs a punch — perfect for firewalls, Proxmox servers, or even a travel home lab.
BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework) – My Experience Testing Browser Security
As part of my home lab setup, I wanted to test how vulnerable browsers really are. That’s when I discovered **BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework)** – a powerful tool that lets you see just how much control a hacker can get through the browser.
Fixing My Raspberry Pi Cooling Issues (That Weird "Tip Tip" Sound)
One day while working on my Raspberry Pi 4, I heard a strange **"tip tip" clicking sound** coming from the cooling fan. At first, I thought the Pi was dying — but it turned out to be a cooling issue.
Build a Smart UPS & Backup System for Raspberry Pi & Jio AirFiber (My Complete Setup)
Power cuts and voltage drops were driving me crazy. Every time the power went out, my Raspberry Pi server and Jio AirFiber router would shut down abruptly. That meant downtime for my home lab, blogs server, and internet. So I finally decided to build a **smart UPS + backup system** that’s compact, affordable, and reliable.
How I Made My Own Cybersecurity Lab at Home (Using Just One Laptop)
In this post, I’ll show you how I created a full-fledged cybersecurity lab on my laptop — a safe, isolated environment where I can practice hacking on real vulnerable machines without risking my home network. It’s beginner-friendly, powerful, and completely free to set up!
Cloudflare Tunnel + Dynu Setup (Access Raspberry Pi from Anywhere)
In this post, I’ll show you how I made my **Raspberry Pi accessible from anywhere in the world** using **Cloudflare Tunnel and Dynu DDNS** – without port forwarding or a static IP.
Boosting My Jio AirFiber Range & Complete Home Networking Setup
In this post, I’ll show you how I boosted the **Wi-Fi range of my Jio AirFiber** and built a stable home network for all my devices. If you’re using Jio AirFiber and facing range or speed issues, this guide will help you fix them.
How I Built an AI Phone Caller Using ESP32 and SIM800L (No Twilio)
In this post, I’ll show you how I built my own **AI phone caller** using ESP32 and the SIM800L GSM module. This project can make real phone calls, play messages, and even use AI-generated responses – without any paid Twilio accounts.
Build Your Own Weather App for Wear OS Using OpenWeather API
In this post, I’ll show you how to build a **simple yet powerful Weather App** for Wear OS smartwatches. This app will display real-time weather data (temperature, conditions, and forecasts) using the **OpenWeather API**. Whether you’re a beginner or just love building apps for your smartwatch, this tutorial will guide you step-by-step.
Build Your Own Cuely-Style AI Assistant on Windows (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Do you want a personal AI assistant on your Windows PC – one that can pop up instantly, read your screen, and help you like Cuely? In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to build it using Electron, OpenAI API, and OCR (screen reading)
How Students Can Turn Their Tech Skills into Income (My Real-Life Learnings)
In this post, I want to share something very important – how you can turn your skills into income even as a student. I’ll also share my own story and dream of starting TripleETech one day.
How I Built My Milk Vending Machine Prototype (Step-by-Step Story)
This post is all about one of my most interesting projects – building a milk vending machine prototype using ESP32, QR code scanning, and a simple website. I’ll share exactly how I started, tested, and what mistakes I made so you can also learn.
How I Turned My Raspberry Pi Into a Cloud & File Server (Beginner to Pro Story)
This post is one of my favourite stories because I literally turned a tiny Raspberry Pi board into my own cloud server and file storage system. Sounds big, right? But I started from zero and messed up a lot before I got it working.
My Electronics Journey – Arduino, Raspberry Pi & ESP32 Experiments
In this post, I’m going to share my full journey in electronics projects – how I started with small boards like Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32, and slowly built so many fun and useful projects. Trust me, I didn’t know anything in the beginning, but now I can confidently connect sensors, displays, modules and make my own gadgets.
My Blogging Journey – How I Built My Blog & Applied for Adsense
Today I want to share the complete story of how I built my own blogging website from scratch and slowly started applying for Google Adsense. Honestly, I had zero knowledge when I started, but step by step I
My Full Tech Journey – From Zero to Building Websites & Gadgets
Hey guys, I’m Dharun. Just a normal guy from Tamil Nadu who got curious about tech, slowly started doing small projects, and now I can proudly say I’m building my own websites, gadgets, and even my own company plans! It didn’t happen overnight. I started literally from zero. Let me share my full journey so you also get the vibe and confidence to start your own.
Petrol Density Anomaly at IndianOil Outlet: My Experience and What Every Consumer Should Know
On 20th December 2014, I stopped at an IndianOil petrol pump in Tamil Nadu for a routine refill. While observing the dispenser, I noticed something unusual — the petrol density displayed was