Sandbox99 Chronicles
From My Sandbox to Yours — Practical IT Insights.
About this site
Welcome to Sandbox99.cc – a space where I share my IT journey, lessons learned, and practical insights. The tagline “Learning IT by Doing, Sharing What I Know” captures the essence of this blog. Every article here is based on my real-world experiences, reflecting what I’ve encountered, solved, and applied in my day-to-day IT work.
Why Sandbox99.cc?
This blog is my digital sandbox – a place to experiment, document, and share the knowledge I’ve gained from hands-on work, training, and personal projects. Unlike traditional resources that might focus on theory, I prefer to write about practical scenarios, offering genuine insights and lessons that others might find useful.
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Recent Blog Post
Living with the Epix Gen 2: Beyond the Unboxing Hype
Living with the Epix Gen 2: Beyond the Unboxing Hype I remember it like yesterday: April 2023, Browse a popular mall here in Metro Manila. I wasn't really looking for a new gadget, but then I spotted it – the Garmin Epix Gen 2, the very last unit, boasting a tempting...
Your Web App’s Shield: The 12 Phases of Web Penetration Testing Explained
In today's digital world, web applications are the backbone of businesses, from e-commerce sites to internal management systems. But as their importance grows, so does the risk of cyberattacks. This is where Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT) comes in – it's a...
Web Application Architecture: Your Blueprint for Robust IT Systems
Introduction Every time you interact with a website – whether it's checking your email, Browse an online store, or streaming a video – you're engaging with a web application. These applications are complex systems, and understanding their underlying structure, or...
Penetration Testing Explained: Your Guide to Ethical Hacking & Digital Defense
Hacking with a Purpose 🚀 In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the terms "hacking" and "cybersecurity" often conjure images of shadowy figures and complex code. But what if we told you there's a side of hacking that's not just legal, but absolutely essential for...
Build the Ultimate Terminal on Linux: WezTerm + Zsh + Powerlevel10k
🚀 Introduction I recently made the leap from Linux Mint to Pop!_OS, and its default GNOME Terminal can feel pretty basic, especially if you're coming from a setup like mine. On my macOS, I've long enjoyed a modern, visually rich, and highly customizable terminal...
Linux File Truncation: Wipe File Contents Without Deleting the File
Introduction Have you ever found yourself needing to clear the contents of a file in Linux, but without actually deleting the file itself? Perhaps a rapidly growing log file is eating up disk space, or you need to reset a temporary data file for an application without...