Orin Labs

Notes on systems & networking

A small place where I keep working notes on backend services, Linux, and home‑lab self‑hosting. Mostly for my future self.

Tuning TCP for high‑latency links

June 12, 2026 · 6 min read

BBR plus a sensible queue discipline goes a long way on long‑haul paths. A quick look at what actually moved the needle in my tests, and what didn't.

A minimal reverse proxy setup

May 28, 2026 · 9 min read

Notes on keeping a single front door for several small services, with TLS termination and clean per‑path routing — without over‑engineering it.

Keeping a home lab tidy

May 3, 2026 · 4 min read

Backups, boring naming conventions, and writing things down. The unglamorous habits that save a weekend later.