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How to install Arch Linux with full disk encryption

I have recently installed Arch Linux on a few machines to replace Microsoft Windows. I am installing it one more time with the goal of [...]

What is a password manager and why you should use one

A password manager is a software program that helps you create and manage strong, unique passwords for all of your online accounts. It [...]

Windows 10 control panel missing, create a shortcut icon

It's no secret that Microsoft are trying to get rid off the classic control panel within Windows 10, with the latest update of [...]

How to upgrade FreeNAS to TrueNAS

FreeNAS the popular open source Network Attached Storage (NAS) system from iXsystems has now merged in to TrueNAS to become TrueNAS [...]

Sheridan Computers is Cyber Essentials Certified

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme created by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Its goal is to provide [...]

Redirect/Restrict DNS with pfSense

Redirecting or restricting dns requests is useful when using dns filtering for example to ensure your dns servers are not [...]

bitwarden - How to update self-hosted version

How to update the self-hosted version of bitwarden, this video follows on from my previous video on how to install the self-hosted [...]

pfSense PPPoE WAN Connection Setup and Configuration

Following on from my previous video on how to configure the TP-LINK 8817 modem/router in bridge mode, I walk through how to setup PPPoE [...]

How to configure TP-LINK TD-8817 Modem/Router in bridge mode

This video explains how to set up the TP-LINK TD-8817 modem/router in bridge mode for use with PPPoE pass-through from a third party [...]