A developer troubleshoots a connection issue when using ngrok to expose a local Kafka service, ultimately discovering a DNS-related problem.
Discusses the retirement of Azure's default outbound access for VMs in 2025, explaining the security reasons and urging preparation.
A software engineer shares a curated list of impactful books covering computer fundamentals, operating systems, networking, and platform internals.
An organizer shares 11 years of experience running a local tech meetup, covering motivation, team building, and community growth.
A developer shares personal experiences and advice on overcoming social anxiety to network effectively at tech conferences.
A Microsoft MVP shares practical tips and advice for first-time attendees of the MVP Summit 2024, covering logistics, accommodation, and networking.
A technical article detailing a bug in Windows 11's nslookup command encountered while testing Azure Hub & Spoke networking with Private DNS.
A technical guide on exposing a local Apache Kafka broker to the internet using ngrok for development and demo purposes.
A Python developer shares advice for conference organizers, covering both in-person and online events, based on years of attendee and speaker experience.
A technical analysis and lab test of the throughput capabilities of Azure Firewall's Basic SKU, comparing it to higher tiers.
A PowerShell tool for visualizing Azure VNET subnet IP address allocation to find unused space efficiently.
Overview of IPinfo's free IP geolocation database, its market context, and how it serves developers and businesses.
A developer recommends two essential books for improving professional programming skills: one on browser networking and one on data-intensive applications.
A technical guide on using a Python multicast relay script to enable Sonos devices to communicate across VLANs on a Ubiquiti UDM network.
Explains how Linux kernel manages network connections using accept queues, with code examples from the kernel source.
The article discusses building a 'personal board of directors' for career mentorship in tech, advocating for diverse advice sources over a single mentor.
A guide on configuring OpenWrt, a Linux-based router OS, for use with KPN's fibre optic network, covering VLAN setup and technical details.
A software engineer reflects on the power of professional referrals and personal networks in securing tech roles and building teams.
A beginner's tutorial on building a basic TCP echo server using the SwiftNIO network framework for Swift developers.
A technical guide to building a WebSocket server from scratch in Node.js, covering the protocol handshake, message framing, and data masking.
