Sam Burns

Sam Burns

Software architect, hacker, conference speaker.
Typing away in the UK.

Sam Burns’ Tech Blog

Welcome to my blog, where I explore the world of application security research, software architecture, and programming languages such as Go and PHP. Here you’ll find insights, practical tips, and information about the latest trends, aimed at a technical audience. If you’re into coding and improving software security, join me as I navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology and innovation.

Latest Posts


Brave, GrapheneOS and 1Password

Making 1Password autofills work in Brave browser on GrapheneOS

May 3, 2025 · Sam Burns

Oxford, Manchester & Birmingham Go Meetups Apr '25 Talk - The Strength of the Weak Package

Slides for my talk ‘The Strength of the Weak Package’, Oxford, Manchester and Birmingham Go meetups, April 2025

April 30, 2025 · Sam Burns

Sleeping Beauty: Waking Ubuntu with a Kiss

Getting a specific Ubuntu desktop to suspend and wake gracefully, using shell scripts to overcome errors starting the GPU and NIC

April 22, 2025 · Sam Burns