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Tag Archives: security
Using ProtonVPN for Privacy and Security
Being a long-time user of OpenVPN and generally liking the security approach of ProtonMail I decided to take ProtonVPN for a test drive. These are my experiences using their Linux CLI and a persistent systemd connection, Mac OSX briefly and … Continue reading
Using Signal Desktop on Fedora with Flatpak
In the 2018 race to re-invent AOL instant messenger Signal comes out on top of the competition for end-to-end encryption and a focus on privacy and security. Signal desktop was recently released for Windows, Mac and only Debian-based Linux distributions … Continue reading
Posted in open source, sysadmin
Tagged application containers, application sandbox, docker, flatpak, sandbox, security, signal, signal desktop, signal desktop fedora, signal flatpak, signal rpm
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Let’s Encrypt Everything – Setting up the Free, Automated CA
Let’s Encrypt is a free, public SSL certificate authority (CA) you can use to generate and automate SSL certificate renewal. I co-manage Trystack.org, a free OpenStack sandbox for the general public and our Horizon SSL certificate came up for expiration … Continue reading
Posted in open source, sysadmin
Tagged apache, apache let's encrypt guide, https, let's encrypt, let's encrypt guide linux, linux, security, ssl, SSL CA
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How to Use Self-signed SSL Certificates for Plex Media Server
Plex is a fork of the Open Source Kodi (previously XBMC) project from 2008, the Plex Media Server has evolved into what amounts to a free, personal Netflix + Spotify that lets you stream home content to devices or browsers … Continue reading
Posted in open source, sysadmin
Tagged pkcs12, plex, plex media server, security, self-signed, ssl
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10 Must-have Firefox Addons for Privacy, Security and Utility
I have used every manner of web browser from lynx, Mosaic and Netscape builds to abusing curl commands and mostly prefer Firefox for the bulk of my daily desktop/laptop needs due to the strong plugin ecosystem. Below you’ll find my … Continue reading
Posted in open source
Tagged 10 best firefox addons, addons, browsers, firefox, mozilla firefox, privacy, security
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Fun and Profit with Reverse SSH Tunnels and AutoSSH
Sometimes you just need to get to things remotely. Those things might be behind an unbudging firewall with no way to forward proper ports for remote access, or perhaps you just want it setup access to resources this way. I … Continue reading
Secure, Distributed Password Resources with GPG, Git and Vim
There are many tools to manage passwords and sensitive resources, some cost money or are closed commercial products. I’m going to show you how to create a secure, distributed and encrypted remote password repository using Open Source tools like GPG … Continue reading
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Tagged encryption, gpg, linux, passwords, security, sysadmin
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Build Secure VLAN Networks with ‘Shibby’ Router Firmware
I’ve been an ardent user of the Tomato Linux Open Source router firmware, specifically on the ASUS RT-N66U home routers using the ‘Shibby’ builds. They let you take full advantage of enterprise (and kitchen sink) features on the broadcom-based residential … Continue reading
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Tagged asus rt-n66u, IoT, linux, linux home vlan router, networking, security, shibby, tomato, tomato firmware vlan, vlan, wireless vlan
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Always Fill Saved Credentials in Firefox
Sometimes web page Javascript will disallow you to auto fill your saved password credentials. In recent versions of Firefox there’s now a way to fill out credentials without digging into preferences -> security -> saved passwords. Simply enter the username … Continue reading
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Tagged firefox, password, security, tip, web browser
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Secure Cloud Data Backups using Python, Tar and GPG
The Cloud (aka another dude’s computer) is a great place to backup your data, files and make your life easier and your technical resources more accessible. It can also be extremely dangerous if you don’t take steps to protect your … Continue reading