Practical Work

Projects & Tools

A curated view of practical work, live tools, and related projects.

This page presents a selection of current work, live tools, and related projects. It is intended to provide a clearer overview of the broader portfolio while keeping the most relevant work front and centre.

Highlighted work Current tools & projects Wider portfolio & repository

How to read this page

  • Highlighted work shows the clearest current examples.
  • The main grid is curated and intentionally capped rather than exhaustive.
  • The lower table surfaces earlier tools, linked repositories, and supporting work without competing with the current highlights.

Main themes

  • Security Tooling
  • Privacy
  • Automation
  • Usable Systems
  • Progression

Highlighted Tools & Projects

A few selected pieces from the current body of work.

Featured tool

Encryption Tool

Live

Encrypt and decrypt text locally in the browser using AES, with a simple interface for demonstrations, experiments and privacy aware use.

Featured tool

Password Generator & Tester

Live

A practical password utility focused on generating stronger passwords and testing entropy, while still being understandable to non-specialists.

Featured tool

Referencing Helper

New

A structured academic helper designed to reduce formatting mistakes, speed up writing, and make referencing less tedious during study and research.

Current Tools & Projects

A selection of current tools and projects from across the site.

Tool

SIPP Calculator

Live

A practical pension-focused calculator built to explore contributions, tax treatment and long-term retirement planning.

Tool

Labour Value Tool

Live

A tool for exploring labour, time and value in a more structured and transparent way.

Tool

Zilchy Link

Live

A lightweight short link project tied to the wider CyberAlex ecosystem.

Project

CyberAlex Website

Current

The site itself is part of the work: a practical portfolio, publishing space and record of how projects develop over time.

Hobbies & Interests

Lumasphere

External

A photography space separated from the tools and technical writing, focused on presentation rather than features.

Hobbies & Interests

Velosophy

External

A dedicated site for advanced driving, motoring reflections and more formal write-ups that sit outside the main CyberAlex focus.

Wider Portfolio & Repository

Earlier tools, linked repositories, and supporting work.

title Published Description
CyberAlex Software Repository December 2025 A separate software distribution hub for packaged releases and pre-release builds, including the Linux System Monitor beta and Waypoint Android preview.
Pre-2025 CyberAlex Archive Pre-2025 The previous version of the site, retained as a record of earlier layouts, tools, experiments and design progression.
SIPP Calculator 13 June 2025 An earlier retirement projection calculator focused on UK SIPPs, tax relief and compound growth.
Compound Interest Calculator 13 June 2025 A general forecasting tool for savings and investment growth with annual contributions and compound returns.
LISA Calculator 11 June 2025 A Lifetime ISA projection tool covering the annual bonus, age limits and long-term growth assumptions.
IP Information Tool 14 April 2025 An archived IP lookup page that presents geolocation-style information, with results dependent on an external API.
Encryption Tool (Beta) 14 April 2025 An earlier browser-based AES file encryption experiment, preserved mainly as progression work rather than a recommended primary solution.
QR Code Generator 13 April 2025 A local QR generator with colour controls and export options for PNG and SVG output.
Image Metadata Viewer 12 April 2025 A browser based metadata viewer for common image formats, intended to keep image inspection local and private.
Password Generator 5 April 2025 An earlier configurable password generator using browser cryptography to create random passwords locally.
Password Tester 4 April 2025 An archived password entropy estimator focused on quick local checks and clear recommendations.

Questions

If you have feedback, spot an issue, or want to suggest improvements to this page or tool, you’re welcome to get in touch.

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About

This page sits within a wider body of work covering cyber security, tools, structured writing, and related projects. For more about my background, approach, and current direction, visit the About page.

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