(aka neo_xo)
Systems Engineer | FOSS Developer | Privacy Advocate
Thoughts, experiments, and notes on systems, security, and open-source.
The fastest way to level up as a programmer isn't following more tutorials - it's building your own tools, servers, and systems from scratch so you truly understand how software works.
A recap of my talk at Microsoft Mumbai with IIT Madras students, exploring digital footprints, surveillance risks, and personal empowerment in a data-driven world.
A guide on GPG/PGP keys and best practices for online security.
A guide on how the 'man' command helps in learning commands and boosting terminal productivity.
From Code to AUR: How I Got My Code onto Arch's Servers
PACMAN is a free, open-source, web-based contact management app designed for simplicity and privacy.
A reflection on the suckless philosophy, its connection to Unix principles, and how it inspires minimalist computing and intentional living.
Discover how MUNDRA simplifies MUN delegate management with a FastAPI-powered backend.
Explore effective strategies to combat burnout and maintain well-being while juggling coursework, coding projects, and part-time jobs as a student developer.
Discover how HLS enhances video streaming and my API for effortless video-to-HLS conversion.
A brain dump about how good things should be gatekept.
Dive into the heart of my tech sanctuary and discover the tools and hardware that fuel my digital endeavors.
How I organized my first hackathon, and what I learned along the way.
A guide on how to write better CSS.
A beginner's guide on how to start learning to code.