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Charlie Reisinger Feb 7, 2024

sjvn Feb 6, 2024

3 million smart toothbrushes were just used in a DDoS attack. Really https://zdnet.com/home-and-office/smart-home/3-million-smart-toothbrushes-were-just-used-in-a-ddos-attack-really/ by @sjvn

And, how you and your #IoT toothbrush can avoid being part of the next one.

3 million smart toothbrushes were just used in a DDoS attack. Really

What's next, malware-infected dental floss? But seriously: It's a reminder that even the smallest smart home devices can be a threat. Here's how to protect yourself.

ZDNET

Charlie Reisinger Dec 11, 2023

Dave Lane

🇳🇿Dec 10, 2023

In case you need to help someone with a computer and want remote access, rather than using a proprietary option (& dealing with time limits & nagging & other hassles), try https://rustdesk.com which is #libre software. Supports remote desktop to/from many platforms (including Android & iOS & Linux). You can also easily run your own server, so you (and whoever you're helping/is helping you) don't have to trust *anyone* else. Want to run your own server? I can advise. It's easy with Docker.

RustDesk – The Open Source Remote Desktop Access Software

Open source remote desktop access solutions by RustDesk: connect to remote computers, provide remote support & collaborate online, and alternative to TeamViewer.

Charlie Reisinger Sep 13, 2023

Taggart

Sep 12, 2023

It's finally here! I'm thrilled to announce the official release of The Homelab Almanac! After four months of intense drafting, revising, and refactoring, here is TTI's resource for getting started with personal virtualization labs in your own home. As the subtitle suggests, we cover everything from purchasing and installation concerns, all the way through automated deployment with Terraform and Ansible.

The TTI Edition of the book is available directly from us. Purchasing through TTI means you receive:

- DRM-Free EPUB and PDF versions of the book.
- Static site version of the book with built-in search feature.
- Instant access to updated versions
- A discount over bookstore purchases!

The Homelab Almanac has been a dream of mine since I started The Institute. I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I have.

Grab it now for $19.99 USD!

https://taggartinstitute.org/p/the-homelab-almanac

The Homelab Almanac: TTI Edition

The Homelab Almanac: A guide for starting the homelab journey, from purchasing to DevOps deployment

Charlie Reisinger Aug 5, 2023

Ginger - A muted calico #caturday #catsofmastodon

Charlie Reisinger Aug 5, 2023

Sara #caturday #catsofmastodon

Charlie Reisinger Jul 29, 2023

Patrick Masson Jul 28, 2023

Per a recent #EdTech discusssion forum...

Renewal licencing for hosted Canvas/Instructure is increasing to:

10% increase on year 1,
7% increase on year 2,
5% increase on year 3,

a staggering 24% increase over 3 years.

#HigherEd #HigherEducation #OpenSource #FOSS #OSS #LMS #OnlineLearning #Elearning

Charlie Reisinger Jul 27, 2023

sjvn Jul 27, 2023

God help us. I checked, and this is real.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2023/07/26/hisd-to-eliminate-librarians-turn-libraries-into-discipline-centers-at-28-campuses/

HISD to eliminate librarians, turn some libraries into discipline centers at 28 campuses

Houston Independent School District will be eliminating librarian positions at 28 schools this upcoming year and utilizing some of the libraries as ‘Team Centers” where kids with behavioral issues will be sent, the district announced.

KPRC Click2Houston

Charlie Reisinger Jun 27, 2023

Dave Lane

🇳🇿Jun 26, 2023

So, fellow US citizens, what do we think about this? https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/13/us-intelligence-report-purchase-americans-personal-data/ And, fellow non-US citizens, what do we think about the implications for the rest of us?