Tech Reviews & Deployment Guides for SysAdmins
I have a confession: I haven’t used a third-party antivirus for years. Why? Because traditional antivirus software (like Norton or McAfee) has become “bloatware.” They constantly nag you with pop-ups, slow down your boot time, and eat up 30% of your CPU just to run a background scan. For a long time, I just relied … Read more
As a System Administrator, I spend 12 hours a day online. I manage servers on Vultr, secure SSH connections, and deploy WordPress sites. For years, I relied on free browser extensions to block ads. But recently, I audited my browser’s network activity and realized a harsh truth: If the product is free, you are the … Read more
You just deployed a new high-frequency server on Vultr. It’s fast, it’s powerful, and it’s currently completely naked on the internet. Within minutes of a server going live, bots will start scanning its IP address looking for open ports and weak passwords. As a System Administrator, I follow a strict “First 15 Minutes” protocol for … Read more