Today, prompted by our current pace and the pressure many of us feel, this is a reminder to pause and prioritize quality over simply keeping up with quantity. I’m taking this moment as a brief pause for reflection. There’s a lot of pressure right now to move faster, produce more, and keep up. But speed […]
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So far, we’ve covered a lot throughout this series, now it’s time to tie it all together and look at how to actually use what we’ve learned in practice. So, without a further ado here we are: From penguin beginnings to command-line mastery, we’re reflecting on the journey, especially surprises, and lessons that make
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Hey folks! Springtime in beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Brushed my DSLR after a while this weekend… here are some spring flowers. More to come in next few weeks as I didn’t want to overload this post. Stay tuned.
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I was digging through my 20-year-old notes on an external HDD for research and realized something striking; that fundamentals of Unix haven’t changed. These enduring principles aren’t just historical artifacts; they form the foundation of modern AI and security practices. Understanding them can give you a lens to see how Linux powers today’s most advanced
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Here is my Linux Episode 4: Mastering Linux command & control unlocks unparalleled system efficiency, moving beyond GUI limitations to direct, rapid management. Key power tools include tmux for terminal sessions, fzf for fuzzy finding, htop for monitoring, and ripgrep for blazing-fast searching. Combined with piping (|) and scripting, these utilities automate complex tasks and
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In our Linux Episode 1, we explored why Linux remains critical for modern InfoSec and AI. Today, let’s rewind to my first exposure when I started exploring GNOME, KDE, and Linux course study years ago, (As part of my Network & Info Security Specialist certification) and what those early lessons taught me. First Linux Professional
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Where My Writing Journey Began “Why/how did you start writing technical books and articles?” It’s a question I hear often, and my answer might surprise you. My writing journey started long before computers, coding, or Information Technology, back in 1989. Right from the beginning, my motivation was simple i.e. clarity and honesty. I wanted to
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Hey folks! CTRL-ALT-Deliver is here; my third book (CTRL-ALT-Deliver) is on top! Grab it now on Amazon, eBook or paperback.
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Even back in 2005, my notes mentioned GNOME and KDE 3.4 names that would later mark my first Linux encounters during certification. Seeing them now reminds me how far I’ve come. Fact is, Linux forms backbone of modern infrastructure, serving as essential, open-source foundation for cybersecurity operations and AI development. It powers advanced threat detection
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Last weekend I met some old tech friends. We spoke about projects, long nights, and good time we had at a company where we once worked together. During that conversation, name of my former boss Mark came up. He gave me space to grow without micromanaging. That freedom shaped my technical confidence. Mark is a
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