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Open-source, privacy-first IT for small businesses and families. https://nitter.gq/t.co/EsfXE1MWuW

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Tip: if a site offers a passkey, it is worth using. Passkeys are tied to the real site's address, so they are built to resist fake login pages.
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A folder called misc is where files go to be forgotten.
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Every smart device is just a regular device that wants a password and a firmware update.
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The printer works fine right up until you start comparing replacements.
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A good README is the cheapest support ticket you'll ever avoid.
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Browser tabs are a to-do list you're afraid to close.
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AI is a great assistant and a terrible manager.
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Once in a while, review which apps have access to your accounts. Old connected apps keep their access long after you stop using them. Removing the ones you no longer need takes minutes and closes doors you forgot were open.
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The scariest sentence in small business IT: "we thought it was backing up." A backup you have never restored from is a hope, not a plan. Pick one file and test the restore this weekend.
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Software updates do more than add features. They often include security fixes, and once a fix ships, the details of the hole it closes can become public too. Running your updates promptly is one of the easiest ways to lower your risk.
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Turn on 2FA, but use an authenticator app instead of SMS. Texted codes can be intercepted or redirected, and CISA lists SMS as a last resort.
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NixCon 2026 talks are landing on YouTube. A few already catching my eye. This is my binge watching.
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Your cloud. Your configuration. Our Nextcloud guide covers a local Docker trial, Ubuntu/Snap and declarative NixOS, plus the security, maintenance and backup responsibilities. fossadmin.com/blog/2026-10-2…
How to Set Up Nextcloud Self-Hosted Cloud Storage

How to Set Up Nextcloud Self-Hosted Cloud Storage

Stop renting your data to Big Tech. Here's how to set up your own private cloud with Nextcloud and actually own your files again.

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A familiar voice is no longer proof. AI voice-clone scams push people to send money fast. Ask for the family safe word. Hang up. Call back on a number you already trust. Our short guide: fossadmin.com/blog/2026-10-1…
Protect Your Family from AI Voice-Clone Scams

Protect Your Family from AI Voice-Clone Scams

A familiar voice is no longer enough. Set a family safe word, verify urgent requests with a callback, and keep account codes to yourself.

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It's the best kept secret in tech
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Hey @richontech have you been to SCaLE in Pasadena? You should definitely check it out this weekend... socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x
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2026 is the year of the #FOSS Creator. Between AI-scraping terms of service and rising subscription costs, proprietary creative suites are becoming a liability. Great breakdown here: fossadmin.com/blog/2026-03-0… #OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Linux #CreativeTech
Is self-hosting a good fit? | FOSSadmin

Is self-hosting a good fit? | FOSSadmin

Running a service yourself means taking responsibility for it. The question is whether that responsibility suits your needs.

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Windows 10 ends soon. Microsoft wants you to buy new hardware for Win11. Better idea: Install Linux instead. ✅ Runs on your current PC ✅ Completely free ✅ Respects your privacy Your computer isn't obsolete. Windows 10 is. #Linux #Windows10EOL #OpenSource
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Stop waiting for the perfect moment to start. Perfect is the enemy of shipped. Do the messy thing. Make the bad art. Write the janky code. You can always refactor later, but you can't refactor what doesn't exist.
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