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Test post after WordPress updates

This is a test post after updating the server, changing the theme, and updating WordPress configuration.

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Home computer security recommendations

I recommend you keep your Windows OS patched and be sure to update all the software you use. I run Windows Defender for antivirus and malware in conjunction with securing my browser and using a DNS that filters malicious sites. … Continue reading

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Internet speed tests

With more people streaming and general Internet use increasing, I get questions about measuring home Internet performance.  I recommend using the three sites listed below.  I have them in the order I prefer and have comments regarding each site. Cloudflare … Continue reading

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Windows endpoint security recommendations

Friends and family have asked about antivirus and security recommendations. This is a quick summary of my best practices to keep your desktop or laptop secure. Keep your system updated. Set Windows Update to run automatically or manually run it … Continue reading

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Home network update – Meraki to Netgate

I avoid frequent changes to my home network. My stated goal is to design and install a reliable, secure network and keep it updated, but otherwise leave it alone. About five years ago, I took advantage of a Cisco program … Continue reading

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PiHole update – certificate error

Attempting to update PiHole from the command line, I received the error below: [i] Downloading and Installing FTL…curl: (77) error setting certificate verify locations: CAfile: /etc/ssl/certs/ca-certificates.crt CApath: /etc/ssl/certs [✗] Downloading and Installing FTL Error: URL https://github.com/pi-hole/ftl/releases/latest/download/pihole-FTL-armv7-linux-gnueabihf not found [✗] FTL … Continue reading

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Why do I hate DirecTV Now, let me count the ways

I got an e-mail from AT&T/DirecTV asking me to complete a survey on why I unsubscribed from DirecTV Now.  I spent quite a bit of time crafting a comprehensive answer, only to receive the notice below.  Part of my issue … Continue reading

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Google Maps GPS integration

A family friend came down to visit, and he got a bit lost.  One way to avoid this is to look up an address on Google Maps and save it to your GPS.  This also helps you get an idea … Continue reading

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Installing a ROM on a Motorola Droid 1

I just updated the firmware on my Motorola Droid (version 1, two years told).   Project Elite 5 was the first ROM I loaded after I rooted my Verizon Droid Version 1 phone.  I updated to CynogenMod 7, but it appeared … Continue reading

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Buffalo Technology AirStation N300 Wireless Router and AP Model WZR-HP-G300NH

My trusty Linksys WRT54G running Tomato firmware appeared to be dying.  My upload speed, as measured by speedtest.net, was in the range of Kbps instead of Mbps.  Download speeds were inconsistent, in the rage of 10 Mbps to 14 Mbps. … Continue reading

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