Technical publications
Technical publications and field notes
GLab Enterprise Publications is the official technical publishing library of GLab Ent. It presents practical guides, engineering notes, product case studies and research-led articles across network operations, software, cybersecurity and responsible technology. Publications distinguish sourced information, tested observations and working interpretations, and are subject to editorial review and correction. Follow the RSS feed for new writing.
Practical Essay · 6 min read
Building with Nature in Mind: A Practical Technology Checklist
The questions I ask before choosing a tool: does it solve a real need, can someone maintain it, and are the costs or side effects worth it?
Buying Guide · 7 min read
How to Choose a Laptop for Real Work in 2026
A workload- and budget-led framework for comparing laptops for coding, Linux, virtual machines and network tools in India.
Practical Guide · 3 min read
The Greenest Upgrade May Be the One You Do Not Buy
A decision checklist for backing up data, diagnosing bottlenecks, reviewing repair options and choosing responsible disposal before replacing a device.
Practical Guide · 3 min read
Passkeys, Recovery, and the Human Side of Security
Passkeys can make phishing harder, but recovery still matters. This guide focuses on backup methods and what to prepare before a device is lost.
Practical Essay · 4 min read
Choosing the Right Tool: When AI Adds Value
A practical decision framework for selecting AI, scripts, web research or human expertise according to the task and required reliability.
Practical Guide · 3 min read
Better Light Begins by Protecting the Dark
How to light a path or work area without sending unnecessary light into neighbours’ windows, the sky or places nobody needs illuminated.
Practical Guide · 3 min read
A Soil Sensor Is a Question, Not an Answer
A moisture reading comes from one spot, not an entire field. Here are the placement and cross-checks to check before using a reading to guide irrigation.
Field Note · 3 min read
What Soil Can Teach Us About Measurement
A note on why a precise-looking reading is not the same as a reliable answer, and why measurements need context and local observation.
Practical Essay · 3 min read
Responsible AI Design: Who Carries the Risk?
Before adding AI to a tool, assess who relies on the result, what happens if it is wrong and how a person can challenge it.
Security Guide · 5 min read
Security Is a Form of Care
Security is treated as a practice for reducing avoidable harm. This guide covers the everyday decisions that protect accounts, systems and people.