Supply-Chain Obfuscation – Hiding Your Hardware Footprint

ghost computer - how to break the supply chain by stripping down an old laptop

Your Hardware Digital Shadow Every device you buy new carries a shadow. From the factory floor to the retailer shelf, a trail of serial numbers, purchase records, warranty registrations, and IMEI databases links that hardware to you. Your laptop was born with a birth certificate, and that certificate follows it everywhere. Supply-chain adversaries — whether […]

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Emergency‑Response Plan for Personal Hardware

Emergency Response plan - Personal - Hardware. Step by step considerations and code to help you plan.

Emergency‑Response Plan for Personal Hardware Introduction When a determined adversary stands at your front door, ready to snatch your computer or launch a sophisticated cyber‑attack, the outcome hinges on whether you have a pre‑written emergency‑response plan. A well‑crafted “kill‑switch” that instantly isolates the device, rotates all cryptographic material, and dumps fresh secrets to an encrypted […]

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What to Do After Installing Pop_OS

  I really am enjoying I just received a beautiful new Thelio Mira from System 76 (they don’t advertise here, but they make a great product and I highly recommend them). When I get a new computer I install the programs and add-ons that I want on it. POP_OS is great for this. It is […]

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The Best Organization Apps for Linux

The Best Organization Apps for Linux

  Getting your notes and to-do lists in order is one of the best ways to start getting more accomplished. Here are some of the best of the best when it comes to to-do list apps and note taking apps for Linux. I give you these to try out and find the ones that suit […]

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What is the best Linux distro?

What is the best Linux distro for ... ?

  So many choices There are many Linux distributions (distros) out there, and I am often asked: “I have a ‘xxx’ computer, and I am just starting out (or I know something about Linux), what Linux distro is best for me?” Making that decision is very difficult for the person and for me making the […]

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Linux Terminal Web Browsers

Linux Terminal Browsers

  There are several Linux Terminal Web Browsers that you can choose from depending on your tastes and what you are intending on doing. Here are some of my favorites, in no particular order. W3M — Linux Terminal Browser W3M is a popular open-source text-based web browser for the terminal. It supports SSL connections, colors, […]

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Best privacy and security apps for Linux

Best privacy and security apps for linux

Here are some of the best of the best security and privacy apps for Linux. Using Linux means that you value security and privacy. Here are some of the best FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) that I have come across. Download them and check out some great programs to keep you safer on the internet. […]

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