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Biology drop-out turned IT enthusiast. Passionate about self-hosting, sysadmin, cybersecurity, and data automation.

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About Me

Hello ! I'm Paul, the face behind BiologyDropOut. Like the name suggests, I started in biology before discovering a deep passion for IT, networks, and system administration.

Now, I spend my time exploring Linux environments, building self-hosted homelabs, and sharing what I learn along the way. I strongly believe in privacy, open-source tools, and maintaining control over our own data.

Through this site, I share tutorials and deep dives into everything from setting up a private cloud to securing access with modern authentication methods.

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My Articles & Guides

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Personal Cloud & Data Storage

Learn how to safely store your data in real time on your home server using open source tools like Syncthing and Cryptomator.

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MFA / 2FA Deep Dive

Multi-Factor Authentication is far beyond a simple constraint. A technical look at securing accounts and protecting infrastructure.

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SSH Key Authentication

Best practices for setting up SSH key authentication with a passphrase to lock down your Linux servers effectively.

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Real-time File Archiving

A comprehensive guide on how to automatically save and archive your most critical files as they change.

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