CachyOS, built for performance and security, provides default encryption options within GNOME. However, the encryption strength of these built-in methods is unclear to me, making them less than ideal for safeguarding sensitive files. A simple fix? Install 7-Zip full, which…
Privacy, as we once knew it, no longer exists. In a world where every device is a potential data collector, the idea of true privacy is now more a memory of the late ’90s than a living, breathing reality. We…
When traveling to countries where online privacy and security are crucial, setting up a reverse proxy can be an essential step in protecting sensitive data. In this post, I’ll explain how I set up a reverse proxy on a VPS…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…