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witr Hands-On: Find What Is Using a Port—and Why It Is Running—with One Command
I started a Node service on my Mac that occupied port 5173, then used witr to trace the process, its launch source, and its socket. I also cover the TUI, useful commands, and the private information to check before sharing screenshots.
Syncthing Hands-On: Syncing Folders Between Mac and Windows Without Cloud Storage
I connected a Mac and a Windows PC with Syncthing, tested two-way file sync through a shared folder, and documented an encryption-setting mistake plus a sync conflict.
LuLu Field Test: A Look Before a Mac App's First Outbound Connection
LuLu is a free, open-source macOS outbound firewall. When a program with no rule establishes an outbound connection, it shows the program, destination, and signing info. This article covers which default settings are worth keeping after install and how to judge the alerts.
Deskreen Same-Network Temporary Screen Sharing Hands-On: View Your Screen from a Phone or Another Computer
Deskreen lets you share your computer screen with a phone, tablet, or another computer on the same local network. This article records the actual workflow, suitable use cases, and notes about private IP addresses and privacy.
RustDesk Open-Source Remote Desktop Test: Controlling macOS from Windows
RustDesk is an open-source remote desktop tool that can control computers across platforms and also supports self-hosted servers. This article records my hands-on flow: downloading from GitHub, logging in, enabling permissions, setting a fixed password, and accepting the first connection.
LocalSend Cross-Platform Open-Source LAN File Transfer Tool: No-Setup Usage Guide
Transfer files quickly and securely over HTTPS on a local network between macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, with no internet connection or account registration required.
AltSendme Cross-Platform P2P File Transfer Tool: Serverless Setup Guide
No cloud, no signup. Transfer directly between Windows and macOS.
World Monitor: Local Deployment of a Global Real-Time Intelligence Monitoring System with AI Analysis Integration
An in-depth look at World Monitor — from quick local deployment to integrating AI analysis. Learn how to build a real-time monitoring platform covering geopolitics, military, finance, and infrastructure.