Blending Innovation and Expertise in Computing – From Network Security to Software Development and 3D Printing https://laswitchtech.com/ 2026-04-17T18:46:09+00:00 https://laswitchtech.com/ https://laswitchtech.com/_media/wiki/logo.svg text/html 2026-03-23T22:25:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2026/03/22/when-it-s-not-the-network-an-rdp-investigation-that-led-elsewhere?rev=1774304705&do=diff When It’s Not the Network: An RDP Investigation That Led Elsewhere Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In a recent deployment, I was asked to investigate unstable Remote Desktop (RDP) sessions to a remote server accessed over a site-to-site VPN. text/html 2026-03-25T15:28:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2026/03/24/pinas-v2-design-progress-hdd-cage-and-caddies-validated?rev=1774452533&do=diff PiNAS v2 – Design Progress (HDD Cage & Caddies Validated) Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- PiNAS is back — and this time, it’s more than just an iteration. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been deep into redesigning my Raspberry Pi-based NAS from the ground up. What started as a simple idea quickly turned into a series of design challenges, print tests, and unexpected lessons. text/html 2025-09-24T23:55:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/router-pi5/index?rev=1758758144&do=diff Source Issues Download Donation Building a Router with RPI5 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- A compact, high-performance home/SMB router built on Raspberry Pi 5 with the Radxa Dual 2.5G Router HAT. Runs on Raspberry Pi OS with a lean Linux stack (ifupdown + iptables + dnsmasq text/html 2026-02-16T18:27:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/10/08/how-to-build-a-ticketing-system?rev=1771266425&do=diff How to Build a Simple Ticketing System in DokuWiki Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Ticketing systems are invaluable tools for managing tasks, issues, or support requests in an organized and efficient way. Whether you are running a help desk or just need a way to track internal issues, a ticketing system provides a centralized method to manage communication and resolve problems promptly. In this tutorial, we will guide you through building a simple ticketing system using text/html 2026-03-25T16:26:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/pinas/index?rev=1774456006&do=diff Source Issues Download Donation PiNAS Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- PiNAS is a compact, modular, 3D-printable Network Attached Storage system designed around the Raspberry Pi platform. It blends functional engineering with an angular, industrial design inspired by modern embedded hardware. The goal is simple: build a powerful, customizable NAS that looks as intentional as it performs. text/html 2026-03-25T16:11:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/index?rev=1774455091&do=diff DokuWiki Source Issues Download Donation Writr Author(s): Louis Ouellet, Anika Henke ---------- This template was converted from the WordPress theme Writr. It was voted for by DokuWiki users from a selection of 19 other WordPress themes to convert. Features * Improve the general aesthetic for a more modern look and consistency text/html 2025-12-23T16:45:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/pyrdpconnect/documentation/index?rev=1766508333&do=diff Usage Guide Welcome to the PyRDPConnect Usage Guide. This guide provides an overview of the available documentation pages and how to utilize them effectively to set up, install, and deploy PyRDPConnect across various environments. Documentation Overview text/html 2026-02-16T18:22:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/11/27/how-to-install-remote-desktop-services-on-windows-server-2022?rev=1771266169&do=diff How to Install Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2022 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is an essential component for organizations that need centralized desktop and application access. Installing RDS on Windows Server 2022 provides a robust and secure environment for remote work and collaboration. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing and configuring Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2022. text/html 2026-02-16T18:20:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2025/01/28/let-s-talk-building-a-modular-php-framework-part-2?rev=1771266048&do=diff Let's Talk - Building a Modular PHP Framework part 2 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Time for part 2! In our previous part, we set up the groundwork of our modular PHP framework. This time, we will focus on expanding its capabilities to support the following objectives: text/html 2025-12-16T18:18:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2025/02/03/let-s-talk-building-a-modular-php-framework-part-3?rev=1765909135&do=diff Let's Talk - Building a Modular PHP Framework part 3 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In this third installment of our Building a Modular PHP Framework series, we will cover: * Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) * API and Endpoint creation text/html 2026-03-23T13:47:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2026/02/14/rediscovering-engineering-through-3d-printing?rev=1774273634&do=diff Rediscovering Engineering Through 3D Printing Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- I didn’t buy a 3D printer to print toys. I bought it to prototype systems. In early October, I added a BambuLab P1S to my lab. Most people start with a Benchy — a calibration cube, a cable clip, something small and forgiving. I opened FreeCAD and started designing a NAS enclosure from scratch. text/html 2024-11-06T19:54:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/writr/documentation/03/01/wrap/index?rev=1730922891&do=diff Wrap Basic syntax An uppercase <WRAP> (or alternatively <block> or <div>) creates a div and should be used for “big” containers, surrounding paragraphs, lists, tables, etc. <WRAP classes width :language> "big" content </WRAP> or <block classes width :language> "big" content </block> or <div classes width :language> "big" content </div> text/html 2024-12-05T20:05:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/ini-configurator/index?rev=1733429126&do=diff Source Issues Download Donation INI Configurator Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- INI Configurator is a lightweight and user-friendly GUI application designed for configuring .ini files. The application allows users to seamlessly edit and manage configuration settings with a collapsible section-based interface, ensuring clarity and simplicity even with complex configuration files. The source code may be used to build similar applications for other configuration files. text/html 2024-11-29T00:30:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/mysql-ini-configurator/index?rev=1732840215&do=diff Source Issues Download Donation MySQL INI Configurator Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- MySQL INI Configurator is a lightweight and user-friendly GUI application designed for configuring my.ini files. The application allows users to seamlessly edit and manage configuration settings with a collapsible section-based interface, ensuring clarity and simplicity even with complex configuration files. text/html 2025-12-30T16:50:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/pyrdpconnect/index?rev=1767113459&do=diff Source Issues Download Donation PyRDPConnect Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- PyRDPConnect is a cross-platform Python application designed to provide a sleek, modern, and efficient front-end interface for connecting to Remote Desktop (RDP) sessions. Built with PyQt5, the application supports both macOS and Linux, offering an intuitive and user-friendly experience for users who need to manage RDP connections across multiple environments. text/html 2024-11-07T20:51:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/reversesum/index?rev=1731012671&do=diff Demo Source Issues Download Donation ReverseSUM Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- This web application is a versatile tool designed to find all possible combinations of individual line values that match given target totals. Users can input lists of totals and individual values, and the application will determine which combinations of values add up to each total. This is particularly useful for reconciling invoice lines, budget calculations, or any situation requiring a reverse sum brea… text/html 2026-02-16T18:22:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/11/26/how-to-join-a-new-server-to-an-existing-domain?rev=1771266179&do=diff How to Join a New Server to an Existing Domain Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Managing servers in an enterprise environment often involves joining new servers to an existing Active Directory (AD) domain. This process ensures centralized authentication and resource management. In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to successfully join a Windows Server to an existing domain. text/html 2026-02-16T18:21:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/12/06/how-to-connect-an-iscsi-target-on-windows-server-2022?rev=1771266101&do=diff How to Connect an iSCSI Target on Windows Server 2022 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) is a protocol that allows you to connect storage devices over a network. This can be useful for sharing storage between multiple servers or for creating a shared storage pool. iSCSI offers a cost-effective way to connect storage devices over a network, and it is widely used in data centers and enterprise environments. text/html 2026-02-16T18:22:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/12/06/how-to-setup-server-backups-on-windows-server-2022?rev=1771266140&do=diff How to Setup Server Backups on Windows Server 2022 Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Backups are an essential part of any server management strategy. They provide a way to recover data and system configurations in case of data loss or system failure. In this guide, we will be setting up server backups on Windows Server 2022. This will allow you to create regular backups of your server's data and system state, which can be used to restore the server in case of data loss or system failure. text/html 2026-02-16T18:21:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2025/01/20/repurpose-old-printers-using-a-raspberry-pi?rev=1771266079&do=diff Repurpose Old Printers Using a Raspberry Pi Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In this project, we will repurpose an old Canon Color ImageClass MF8350CDN printer using a Raspberry Pi. Since Canon no longer supports Windows 11 for this device, using a Raspberry Pi as a print server allows us to extend the printer’s lifespan. It also enables features such as AirPrint for convenient wireless printing from Apple devices. text/html 2026-02-16T18:21:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2025/01/24/let-s-talk-building-a-modular-php-framework-from-scratch?rev=1771266067&do=diff Let's Talk - Building a Modular PHP Framework from Scratch Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Have you ever worked with popular PHP frameworks like CakePHP or Symfony and thought, “I wonder how these were built?” PHP frameworks can be tremendous time-savers, but they are truly powerful only when you know them inside and out. Developing your own mini-framework can be a great learning exercise, giving you deeper insight into best practices, modularity, and maintainability. text/html 2024-12-05T19:02:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/ini-configurator/documentation/01/01/index?rev=1733425320&do=diff 01.01. Basic Usage This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and customizing the INI Configurator to create your own configuration editor application. The configurator allows you to design a custom graphical interface for managing .ini files by modifying fields and constants. text/html 2025-09-18T00:33:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/router-pi5/documentation/ipv4-rules?rev=1758155614&do=diff IPv4 Rules *filter :INPUT DROP [0:0] :FORWARD DROP [0:0] :OUTPUT ACCEPT [0:0] # Always allow loopback -A INPUT -i lo -j ACCEPT # Allow established/related to talk back in -A INPUT -m conntrack --ctstate ESTABLISHED,RELATED -j ACCEPT -A FORWARD -m conntrack --ctstate ESTABLISHED,RELATED -j ACCEPT # ICMP (ping) from LAN/DMZ (adjust to taste) -A INPUT -i br2 -p icmp -j ACCEPT -A INPUT -i br3 -p icmp -j ACCEPT -A INPUT -i br4 -p icmp -j ACCEPT # SSH to the router from LAN only (adjust/lock dow… text/html 2026-02-16T18:26:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/10/30/enhancing-dokuwiki-with-an-email-script-for-the-bureaucracy-plugin?rev=1771266414&do=diff Enhancing DokuWiki with an Email Script for the Bureaucracy Plugin Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- Enhance your DokuWiki experience with a powerful email script for the Bureaucracy Plugin. This script streamlines communication, ensuring efficient data management and user interaction within your DokuWiki. text/html 2026-02-16T18:22:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2024/11/29/how-to-publish-a-remote-application-using-windows-server-rds?rev=1771266150&do=diff How to Publish a Remote Application using Windows Server RDS Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- In today’s fast-paced, remote-friendly world, businesses are increasingly relying on tools that enable seamless access to applications from anywhere. Windows Server Remote Desktop Services (RDS) is a robust solution that allows organizations to centralize application management while providing users with secure and efficient access to their work tools. With RDS, you can publish individual applicat… text/html 2026-02-16T18:20:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/blog/2025/01/27/let-s-talk-why-and-how-i-use-artificial-intelligence?rev=1771266058&do=diff Let's Talk - Why and How I Use Artificial Intelligence Author(s): Louis Ouellet ---------- So, if you haven't lived under a rock, you should know by now about the existence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and LLMs (Large Language Models). They have become integral parts of many creative and technical workflows, and they’re here to stay. text/html 2024-12-05T13:38:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://laswitchtech.com/en/projects/ini-configurator/documentation/01/02/index?rev=1733405926&do=diff 01.02. Creating a Release Once you’ve finished customizing and testing your configurator, follow these steps to create a release version: Step 1: Create a Pull Request to Merge dev into stable * Go to your forked repository on GitHub. * Navigate to the