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PureVPN IPv6 Leak

In late August 2025, I submitted two security reports to PureVPN under their VDP. Three weeks later, I’ve received no response, so I decided to publish the findings to inform other users. The issues affect both their GUI (v2.10.0) and CLI (v2.0.1) clients on Linux (tested on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, kernel 6.8.0, iptables-nft backend). Here’s what I found. 1. IPv6 Leaks Off-Tunnel After toggling Wi-Fi or resuming from suspend, the PureVPN client fails to restore IPv6 protections: CLI (IKS enabled

Pure and Impure Software Engineering

Why do solo game developers tend to get into fights with big tech engineers? Why do high-profile external hires to large companies often fizzle out? Why is AI-assisted development amazing for some engineers and completely useless for others? I think it’s because some engineers are doing very different kinds of work to other engineers. Those two types of engineers often assume their counterparts are simply incompetent, but they’re really just working in different fields. Pure and impure enginee

I accidentally became PureGym’s unofficial Apple Wallet developer

How I accidentally became PureGym's unofficial Apple Wallet developer 47 seconds: A villain origin story ¶ Wednesday, 11:15 AM. I'm at the PureGym entrance doing the universal gym app dance. Phone out, one bar of signal that immediately gives up because apparently the building is wrapped in aluminum foil. Connect to PureGym WiFi. Wait for it to actually connect. Open the app. "Warming up..." The entire feed loads—suggested workouts I'll never do, my "recent" activities from 2024, a motivatio

Ditch your Dyson: This cordless stick vacuum cleans my home more effectively (and it's 26% off)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Tineco Pure One Station 5 vacuum cleaner normally retails for $459; now it's on sale for $339. It's a powerful cordless vacuum with a self-emptying base station, perfect for pet owners and parents. Some parts can be finicky, like lining up the floor brush on the base station, or its accessories getting stuck and not easily detaching. $339 at Amazon The Tineco Pure One Station 5 is on sale for $339 (save $120) at Amazon. Since I began testing the Tineco Pure One Stat

Ditch your Dyson: This cordless stick vacuum cleans my home more effectively (and it's 30% off)

ZDNET's key takeaways The Tineco Pure One Station 5 vacuum cleaner is available on Amazon for $459. It's a powerful cordless vacuum with a self-emptying base station, perfect for pet owners and parents. Some parts can be finicky, like lining up the floor brush on the base station, or its accessories getting stuck and not easily detaching. $459 at Amazon The Tineco Pure One Station 5 is on sale for $320 (save $139) during Amazon Prime Day. Since I began testing the Tineco Pure One Station 5,

I replaced my Dyson for this discounted cordless stick vacuum - here's why it's better

ZDNET's key takeaways The Tineco Pure One Station 5 vacuum cleaner is available on Amazon for $459. It's a powerful cordless vacuum with a self-emptying base station, perfect for pet owners and parents. Some parts can be finicky, like lining up the floor brush on the base station, or its accessories getting stuck and not easily detaching. $459 at Amazon Since I began testing the Tineco Pure One Station 5, I've reached for it for everyday messes over any other vacuum at home. It's proven to be