Applying a firmware update on Linux, how, pre-checks and an example.
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14 Jul 2026 22:07
by Brian Lykke
Passkeys are the future of secure login, replacing passwords with cryptographic keys. Learn why using Face ID, fingerprints, or device PINs can be safer than even the strongest password + authenticator combo, and why the technology still feels confusing today.
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11 Mar 2026 18:51
by Brian Lykke
How to use Caffeinate - what is it?
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10 Mar 2026 05:51
by Brian Lykke
A quick guide on setting up a rule in Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security and UFW on Linux
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01 Mar 2026 22:32
by Brian Lykke
A guide on how to set up Port Forwarding for your internal services
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01 Mar 2026 18:06
by Brian Lykke
Static, Dynamic & Carrier NAT Explained.
You can configure your router perfectly and still fail to host anything - simply because your public IP situation makes it impossible.
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01 Mar 2026 14:41
by Brian Lykke
A quick explainer on TCP vs UDP (and why games use UDP)
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01 Mar 2026 14:41
by Brian Lykke
Using, reading and understanding SMART data - drive maintenance
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25 Feb 2026 20:05
by Brian Lykke
Email spoofing is still one of the easiest ways for attackers to abuse your domain name. If you run a business, a homelab, or even just a side project - not setting up proper DNS mail records is basically leaving the front door unlocked.
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21 Feb 2026 12:47
by Brian Lykke
Here's a fix to the Logitech G29 detection and calibration issue often experienced on Windows, where Windows does not properly pick up the device
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14 Feb 2026 18:44
by Brian Lykke