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Tracking USB Flash Drive Usage on Windows with Event Viewer

USB flash drives are incredibly convenient, but they also pose a significant risk to security and data integrity in managed environments.

26 Jul 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
Why I Trust Files — Not Directories — in fapolicyd Rules for Splunk

When working with security-focused systems, especially those protected by fapolicyd, it's essential to understand the implications of how trust is assigned to executable files.

22 Jul 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 4 minute
Edubuntu 24.04 LTS Review

Edubuntu has returned with the 24.04 LTS release, offering a modern, stable, and purpose-built Linux distribution tailored specifically for educational environments.

19 Jul 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Integrating OnlyOffice with Nextcloud

Nextcloud is a powerful self-hosted collaboration suite—but by default, it lacks the ability to edit Office documents like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint directly in the browser.

12 Jul 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
Sudo Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Review

A critical vulnerability was recently identified in the widely-used `sudo` utility, affecting systems that rely on host-based rules in the `sudoers` file.

5 Jul 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
Gitea Review - A Lightweight Git Solution for Self-Hosting

For teams or individuals looking for a lean, self-hosted Git service with a small footprint, Gitea has been gaining traction..

28 Jun 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
TP-Link USB Wi-Fi Adapter Configuration on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Getting a TP-Link USB Wi-Fi adapter working on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS isn't always as plug-and-play as you’d hope.

21 Jun 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
How to Show Hidden Files on a Mac

Hidden files on your Mac contain the nuts and bolts necessary for running macOS—think system settings, configuration files, and cache storage.

14 Jun 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Using `mktemp` to Safely Create Temporary Files and Directories

mktemp safely creates unique and secure temoprary files and directories.

7 Jun 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Adding a Network Interface in Proxmox

Adding an extra network interface card (NIC) to your Proxmox server can help with dedicated traffic handling, VM isolation, or better network performance.

31 May 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Configuring Logging with Rsyslog

Centralized logging using Rsyslog is one of the most efficient ways to achieve logging.

24 May 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 5 minute
Understanding the .bashrc File in Linux

One of the most important files for tailoring your environment is the `.bashrc` file.

17 May 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Show Git Branch in Your Terminal Prompt Automatically

Thankfully, there’s a way to enhance your command line interface so you always know which Git branch you’re on—without running `git status` every few minutes.

10 May 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Review/Understanding of the namei Command

To effectively diagnose and resolve these issues, a tool that can illuminate the path resolution process is indispensable. That tool is `namei`.

3 May 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 4 minute
Understanding Networking Basics

The Nest WiFi Pro targets users looking for a no-fuss upgrade to their existing home network.

26 Apr 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 5 minute
Google Nest WiFi Pro Review

The Nest WiFi Pro targets users looking for a no-fuss upgrade to their existing home network.

19 Apr 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Understanding Snap Packages

Snap has its share of drawbacks, leading to an ongoing debate about whether it truly improves the Linux ecosystem or introduces unnecessary complexity.

12 Apr 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 5 minute
Understanding Splunk Forwarder Connection to Splunk Server

Splunk is a powerful platform for collecting, indexing, and analyzing log data. A crucial component of Splunk’s architecture is the Splunk Universal Forwarder (UF).

5 Apr 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Understanding Broadcast Storms and How to Prevent Them

A broadcast storm is a network condition where excessive broadcast traffic overwhelms the network, leading to degraded performance or even a complete network failure.

29 Mar 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 4 minute
OpenWRT on the TP-Link EAP615-Wall - A Powerful Upgrade for Advanced Networks

The TP-Link EAP615-Wall is a compact, Wi-Fi 6 wall-mounted access point designed for dense deployments and high-speed wireless performance.

22 Mar 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute

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