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Notes on cloud, cybersecurity, networking, IT support, and projects — written as I learn.

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Cloud 7 min read

How I Passed the Microsoft AZ-900 Exam

The resources I used, what the Azure Fundamentals exam was actually like, and the study approach that helped me prepare without just memorising practice questions.

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Developer workspace representing CI/CD and deployment
CI/CD6 min

Automating My Portfolio Deployment with GitHub Actions & cPanel

How I replaced manual cPanel uploads with a GitHub Actions workflow that automatically deploys portfolio changes while preserving separately hosted apps.

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Network cables
Networking5 min

Subnetting Finally Clicked — Here's How I Got There

Subnetting was the wall I kept running into while studying for CCNA. This is the mental model that finally made it stick for me.

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IT workspace
IT Support4 min

Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365 — An IT Support Perspective

I've administered both platforms. Here's an honest breakdown of the differences that actually matter when supporting users day-to-day.

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Home lab setup
Cybersecurity5 min

Setting Up a Home Security Lab (On a Budget)

You don't need expensive hardware. Here's how I built a functional security lab at home using free tools and a single old laptop.

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Website on laptop
Web Dev4 min

What I Learned Building a WordPress Site for a Real Organisation

Client work is different from tutorials. Here's what building the Tarneit Table Tennis Club website taught me about real-world web development.

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Network switch
Networking6 min

VLANs Explained Simply — What They Are and Why They Matter

VLANs sound complex but make complete sense once you see a real use case. Let me walk you through the scenario that made it click for me.

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