THOUGHTS. PROJECTS. EXPERIENCES.
A collection of thoughts, projects, experiments and experiences—from technology and the home lab to motorcycles, anime and everyday life. The New Atlas is where I document what I’m building, what I’m learning, and the things I find interesting along the way.
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Welcome to Atlas: Why I Built This Site
Building a personal space on the internet requires careful thought regarding architecture and aesthetics. This article explores shedding complex visual editors for a streamlined, native editing experience. Discover the technical challenges encountered during migration, the reasons for adopting a cyberpunk aesthetic, and the goal of fostering a fast, resilient blog. This piece sets the stage.
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Building My Home Lab
Explore the components required to establish a robust home server environment. From selecting enterprise level hardware to configuring network topologies, this guide covers the essential steps. We dive into virtualization, storage solutions, and power management to ensure maximum uptime.
Sometimes You Just Need to Ride
There is a profound sense of freedom that comes from navigating open roads on two wheels. Join me as I reflect on weekend excursions, weather challenges, and motorcycle maintenance. Discover the routes that test endurance and make every single mile entirely worthwhile.
What I am Watching
Entertainment provides a necessary balance to rigorous technical pursuits. We examine standout anime series that push the boundaries of traditional storytelling. Read reviews of current season highlights, classic masterpieces, and hidden gems that deserve a spot in your queue.
FROM THE LAB
Network Rebuild
Restructuring the underlying network architecture demands precision. This project outlines the transition to managed switches and segmented virtual networks, ensuring strict security protocols and improved overall traffic management across the infrastructure.
Better Monitoring
Visibility is critical for maintaining healthy systems. Discover how modern dashboard solutions and automated alerting mechanisms transformed the way system diagnostics are handled. Data visualization guarantees rapid responses to potential hardware failures.
Self Hosted Stack
Taking control of personal data means deploying self hosted alternatives to mainstream cloud services. We analyze the deployment of media servers, document management tools, and private communication nodes running seamlessly within containerized environments.
BEYOND THE LAB
Motorcycles
Motorcycle simplicity provides a perfect counterpoint to complex software environments. Explore maintenance tutorials, gear reviews, and immersive travelogues documenting extensive cross country adventures. This section celebrates the undeniable thrill of the ride and the tight knit community of fellow riders.
Anime and Entertainment
Delving into Japanese animation uncovers rich narratives and breathtaking visual artistry. From analyzing character arcs in cyberpunk dystopias to appreciating slice of life dramas, these essays offer commentary. Join the discussion on how these worlds influence real world endeavors.
