Announcing: https://k0dk0d.xyz is now up an running. In this post I use this opportunity to discuss anonymous / private web hosting and the associated risks with it. Furthermore, I present the contingency plan for this blog.

Many scientists need to create plots, edit images, write papers, etc. on a regular basis. All these tasks require dedicated software. Many colleagues spend thousands and thousands of dollars / euros / … on such programs, however, for many specialized applications, very suitable open source alternatives exists. Here I discuss my preferred tools to get the job done.

Have you ever wondered on how to use github with two user accounts? Do you want to get a short introduction to githubs API and how to find information faster and directly? Then this brief tutorial is for you.

If you’re commuting a lot, you to work out, or you just are bored at home while cleaning, podcasts are a great way of learning something new, having fun, and occupying yourself. Here, I present my favorite podcasts on technology, security, and privacy. Maybe you are looking for something to listen to as well? There’s hopefully something here for every enthusiast, especially since you’re obviously reading some weird corner of the internet.

Fitting for the start of this blog and still almost the start of the year, I want to discuss passwords and account security. I will discuss topics such as: How to choose passwords? How many passwords do you have to remember? How do you store your passwords? Why should you do things this way?