How to keep a perfect Linux installation
I reinstall Linux frequently but in order to keep a new install longer, I deploy a simple method to hang on to that perfect install. Linux security is a huge topic and if you are an insider then you already…
Category Security
Endeavour OS UFW Firewall Configuration
Right after I install Endeavour OS, I setup and configure the firewall. To install UFW (uncomplicated firewall), I issue: sudo pacman -S ufw Once installed, I start the firewall by opening the terminal and issuing:sudo systemctl start ufwsudo systemctl enable…
Gmail change your compromised passwords
Google Alert! Change your compromised passwords. Like many people, I use Gmail and when Google warns me that one of my passwords has been exposed, I take action. If you read the entire blog post then you will find out…
domainregistrationcorp spam
Until recently, I’ve received a steady stream of emails from domainregistrationcorp regarding the termination of a domain name I own. Specifically, they request immediate payment or my domain will be cancelled within 24 hours. Here is a copy of one…
How to remove malicious code from PDF files
WARNING! Do not open an eBook without making sure that the PDF file is clean.This article focuses on the danger of free PDF files which float around the internet. I’ll describe in detail how I check for malicious content which…
Canada Revenue Agency Scam – How To Block Phone Number
This is the Canada Revenue Agency the scammer says and exactly at that point I hang up because I got what I wanted. As soon as I get a call from a scammer or polling company, I hang up and…
Encryption Part 3 Passwords
This post completes my mini series and focuses on passwords. Very long passwords and how to memorize them with ease The key to success is being organized and to plan. We all have many passwords to remember and I do…
Encryption Part 2 GPG and 7zip
The second of the three part series explains how to encrypt your data. I will explain two methods which I use a lot. The first one is 7 zip which is a free program that works on Windows, Linux and…
Encryption Part 1 How to hack a computer
This is the first of my three-part series which focuses on encryption and to get started, I will show you how to hack into your computer. To be clear, by “your computer” I mean your own computer. Once you know…
Home Network Yes, Internet No
I have several computers in my office that pull files from a Linux server as needed. But those computers can only access the server. I no longer want to access the net tough all the machines which is why I…