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


Linux Desktop Env on a Samsung S20 Smartphone: From Bootloader to Omarchy

From unlocking the bootloader to a working touchscreen desktop: progress, hardware challenges and the unfinished business of power management.

October 11, 2026 · Sam Burns

Getting Omarchy Running on a Raspberry Pi 5

An ARM64 port of Omarchy Quattro, with a remote installer, encrypted NVMe storage, USB-key unlock, and a recovery route that works without a monitor.

October 10, 2026 · Sam Burns

Water Cooled Raspberry Pi Treehouse Stand

Building a water cooled Raspberry Pi treehouse stand in solid walnut wood

September 22, 2026 · Sam Burns

GoLab Florence Talk - Post-Quantum Cryptography in Go

A recording of my talk ‘Post-Quantum Cryptography in Go: The Arrival of the crypto/mlkem Package’ at GoLab 2025 in Florence.

September 19, 2026 · Sam Burns

Automatic Plant Watering System

Making an automatic plant watering system using a moisture sensor, a pump, and an Arduino Nano

September 16, 2026 · Sam Burns