Kubernetes on WSL2 and the macOS tunnel

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0530

TL;DR: I run k3s on a Windows gaming PC via WSL2 to master Kubernetes networking without cloud costs. This guide details a secure access model using SSH and kubectl port-forward to bypass NAT boundaries and maintain technical sovereignty.

This guide omits Kubernetes feature tutorials. Instead, it details how to architect an environment where Kubernetes can exist without auxiliary hardware, idle cloud bills, or hidden networking realities.

I wanted to learn Kubernetes properly, which meant understanding how scheduling, access paths, and network boundaries behave under real constraints. The problem was simple: I lacked a reasonable execution environment.

Tools I Use on My Mac

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:44:00 +0000

Tools I Use on My Mac

As a new Mac user, it has been a tough journey getting used to limitations of macOS compare to linux based os. I rely on a set of carefully chosen tools to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and make my overall experience less frustrating. Here’s a look at top 20 essential apps I use daily:

System & UI Enhancements

1. Scroll Reverser

Allows me to reverse the scrolling direction for trackpads and mice independently, making navigation more intuitive.

Macos on Lorbic

Kubernetes on WSL2 and the macOS tunnel

Tools I Use on My Mac

Tools I Use on My Mac

System & UI Enhancements

1. Scroll Reverser