gavinj.net

A home lab is more than just a hobby - it is an investment in your career. Here is why I believe every technical IT professional should have one, and how Proxmox makes it easier than ever.

A practical guide to tmux and Zellij — what they are, why you need them, and how to use them. Plus cheat sheet, configuration tips, and iTerm2 integration.

I've been running an OpenClaw bot called Bob on a 2019 Intel MacBook in my pantry. The vision is compelling, but after months of daily use, I'm convinced the execution isn't ready for prime time. Here's what's actually working in 2026.

A practical guide to Zero Trust Network Architecture covering commercial solutions (Tailscale, Twingate), IRAP-assessed options for government (Zscaler), and open-source alternatives (Headscale, Pangolin, Netbird). Includes alignment with Australian Government security frameworks.

How I used Codex to rebuild gavinj.net as a lightweight PHP and Markdown blog, import years of old Blogger posts, and help with both development and deployment.