Rico Do.

HKUST BBA Graduate in Management2026

Built, used, and still being improved.

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Home Lab equipment overview

Home Lab

Virtual Router

Built a router that connects apps and services through the regions they need, while keeping everyday traffic local.

  • Access services such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini without manually switching a VPN.
  • Keep banking and other IP-sensitive services on a direct connection.
  • Maintain normal download speeds, without VPN slowdowns.
Software router dashboardSoftware router virtual machine in Proxmox

NAS

Built a shared storage system for everyday use across computers, phones and tablets, shared with family and friends.

  • Upload, access and edit files across Mac, Windows, Ubuntu, iPhone, iPad and Android.
  • Save changes on one device and see the updated file on another.
  • Keep large collections of documents, photos and backups in one place.
NAS hard drives and dockOpenMediaVault disk management

SMS Box

Built a dual-SIM SMS receiver for keeping extra phone numbers accessible without carrying another phone.

  • Receive messages and verification codes from two SIM cards over the internet.
  • Leave the box powered on and connected to Wi-Fi, then receive forwarded messages while away.
  • Keep both SIM cards available without swapping them into a phone.
SMS Box device, forwarded notification and automation workflow

Remote Access

Set up remote access using RustDesk and Tailscale, with self-hosted RustDesk and Headscale servers.

  • Access computers and fix problems across different locations, without being on site.
  • Reach OrinLink’s monitoring probes on networks where the default remote access services could not connect. See OrinLink →
RustDesk remote connection to an Android monitoring device, with connection ID hiddenRustDesk remote Debian desktop, with connection details hiddenTailscale connected device list, with private details hidden
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