Hi, I'm Max!

This is my blog – I write about my hobbies, programming experiments, and the stories behind my projects.

If you're into tech or just curious about what I'm up to, drop by once in a while 😉

Windows 11 on a Linux Server via KVM/QEMU

I needed a Windows instance alongside my Linux server to run a Word worker (a service that processes `.docx` files through real Microsoft Word). Renting another VPS felt wasteful – the home machine is already running 24/7.

How I spun up a VM with KVM/QEMU on a Linux server, every pitfall along the way, and a working recipe.

Atomic Hack 2.0

We're at Rosatom's hackathon building a RAG system for automatic Q&A ⚡️

It's rare for the whole team to meet offline, but every time it gives us an incredible boost of energy and inspiration!

Future Forum Exhibition

Our team showcased our work to the public for the first time as an exhibitor – or how we taught people Russian Sign Language. Read on.