Putting the Pieces Together

Using VyOS and Tailscale to build a Friends and Family Sharing Network
by Garrett, post on Sat 27 September 2025

Defining the problem space

I’ve been working on digitally ‘battening down the hatches’ a bit at my house and trying to solve some access challenges that have been bothering me. Specifically being able to share access to applications I’ve got running in my home to friends that want …

Engineering Notebook Rules of Engagement
by Garrett, post on Wed 28 February 2024

Republishing

I’ve decided to republish this article as I recently bought a new round of Maker notebooks. They’re still very well put together books with a few minor fit and finish issues. Of the ones I received this week, one had the elastic cord ripped out of the …

Un-Breaking Docker and Firewalld Integration
by Garrett, post on Mon 06 November 2023

This article explains how to modify docker and firewalld to make them operate together instead of docker bypassing firewalld and allowing all connections.

Steam Deck Remote Shell and File Access
by Garrett, post on Sat 28 October 2023

A quick write up on how to load files directly onto the Steam Deck and how to get a remote command prompt for more advanced control.

Setting up Moonlight and Sunshine to Stream to Steamdeck
by Garrett, post on Sun 22 October 2023

An exploration of the configuration of sunshine on a gaming rig to stream to a steamdeck moonlight client.