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Connected but Offline: Building a Captive Portal Watcher for macOS

Connected but Offline: Building a Captive Portal Watcher for macOS

Public Wi-Fi can keep its green connection icon after portal authorization expires. I built a conservative macOS watcher that detects the mismatch, surfaces the sign-in page, and leaves consent to the human.

Jul 16, 2026 15 min read
macOSNetworkingDeveloper ToolsReliability
WebRTC and ICE: The Magic Behind Real-Time Communication

WebRTC and ICE: The Magic Behind Real-Time Communication

Explore how WebRTC and ICE protocols work together to establish direct connections between devices across complex network configurations, enabling seamless real-time communication.

Mar 21, 2025 13 min read
WebRTCNetworkingTechnologyReal-Time Communication
Signaling in WebRTC: How Peers Find and Connect to Each Other

Signaling in WebRTC: How Peers Find and Connect to Each Other

Discover how WebRTC's signaling process enables browsers to find each other and establish connections across the internet, despite not having a built-in standard.

Dec 20, 2024 12 min read
WebRTCWeb TechnologyNetworkingReal-Time Communication
STUN, TURN, and ICE Servers: The Infrastructure Behind WebRTC NAT Traversal

STUN, TURN, and ICE Servers: The Infrastructure Behind WebRTC NAT Traversal

Explore the critical server infrastructure that enables WebRTC connections to traverse firewalls and NAT devices, connecting peers across complex network environments.

Nov 20, 2024 16 min read
WebRTCNetworkingInfrastructureReal-Time Communication
Data Channels in WebRTC: Beyond Audio and Video

Data Channels in WebRTC: Beyond Audio and Video

Discover how WebRTC Data Channels enable secure, low-latency peer-to-peer data exchange for applications ranging from gaming to file sharing and collaborative tools.

Oct 5, 2024 13 min read
WebRTCReal-Time CommunicationWeb DevelopmentNetworking
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