Blogs by Mohammed Afnaan Ahmed


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I Built a Portfolio Website That’s (Almost) Unhackable, Here’s How

No frameworks. No CMS. No npm install. No external JavaScript. Just HTML, CSS, and a bit of handwritten JS — built entirely from scratch, then locked down with security headers, static hosting, and zero user input.

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How I Turned a $4 Microcontroller into a Rubber Ducky

That $4 board on my desk became more than just a microcontroller. It became a story about trust, creativity, and risk. It showed me that the smallest tools can carry out sophisticated attacks.

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Plug, Boot, Vanish: How I Turned a USB Stick into a Portable Privacy Fortress

This guide shows how I built a USB drive that hosts fully portable, hardened privacy OS ready for high-risk tasks, secure communications, or pen-testing without leaving a footprint. Enjoy your digital autonomy!

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How I Automated My PC to Shut Down After Downloads Finished (And You Can Too)

Have you ever started a huge download late at night and just wished you didn’t have to stay awake waiting for it to finish? I know I have.