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    Pi-hole: Network Ad-blocking for All
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • Aug 28, 2020
    • 9 min

    Pi-hole: Network Ad-blocking for All

    It's easier than you think to download and run network-wide ad-blocking with no need for individual user-configuration.
    "Don't Be Evil" -or- Beware the Free Lunch
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • Aug 14, 2020
    • 7 min

    "Don't Be Evil" -or- Beware the Free Lunch

    In 2018, Google dropped this famous mantra from its employee code of conduct, but it was worth considering alternatives before that.
    Military Ceremonies: Going Virtual
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • Jul 1, 2020
    • 5 min

    Military Ceremonies: Going Virtual

    COVID-19 has created a new abnormal, but not everything is bad! The U.S. military has a long tradition of formal ceremonies marking...
    Security and the Art of Motorcycle Safety
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • May 27, 2020
    • 4 min

    Security and the Art of Motorcycle Safety

    "Comfort is the most important," he calmly explained, "because if your safety gear isn't comfortable, you won't wear it, and it won't do..."
    The Legend of Good Security
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • May 18, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Legend of Good Security

    In addition to good passwords and multi-factor authentication, a robust legend should be a cornerstone of your security practices
    Hasan Elahi and Your Privacy
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • May 13, 2020
    • 4 min

    Hasan Elahi and Your Privacy

    Hasan Elahi is a Professor and Director and the George Mason University School of Art and a fascinating artist in his own right.
    Recording Your Own Classes (on a Mac)
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • May 8, 2020
    • 5 min

    Recording Your Own Classes (on a Mac)

    Recently, I discussed how I recorded my own classes for my teammates on effective communication. I had a lot of fun learning how to do it...
    Switching Things Up!
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • Apr 18, 2020
    • 2 min

    Switching Things Up!

    Those who have known me for awhile know that I enjoy tinkering, sharing what I learn, and writing. Since 2014 I have maintained a personal b
    The Starfish, the Spider, and Security
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • Mar 29, 2018
    • 8 min

    The Starfish, the Spider, and Security

    I was recently gifted an interesting book, The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations, by Ori Brafman...
    The Mazda Needs a Radio
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • Sep 5, 2017
    • 3 min

    The Mazda Needs a Radio

    Amateur radio installations are the core of every good family sedan, right?
    The MINI Needs Another Radio
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • Jun 6, 2016
    • 3 min

    The MINI Needs Another Radio

    Why does the MINI need another radio? Because there's no such thing as too many radios.
    Finding a Good Password is Just a Roll of the Dice
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • Oct 25, 2015
    • 3 min

    Finding a Good Password is Just a Roll of the Dice

    Never have secure account passwords been more important, yet never have they been harder for humans to remember.
    Ashley Madison Breach: Another Study in Security and Mitigation
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • Aug 21, 2015
    • 4 min

    Ashley Madison Breach: Another Study in Security and Mitigation

    So you've probably heard a little bit about Ashley Madison and the massive data breach, but may have been wondering a few things...
    How to Mount a CB Radio into a MINI - Part 2
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • May 28, 2015
    • 5 min

    How to Mount a CB Radio into a MINI - Part 2

    So yesterday, I discussed the ins and outs of picking the parts for a CB radio installation. Today, I want to talk about the troubles...
    How to Mount a CB Radio into a MINI - Part 1
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • May 27, 2015
    • 4 min

    How to Mount a CB Radio into a MINI - Part 1

    So before I went cross country on a recent road trip, I decided to engage in a little hillbilly fun and install a CB (Citizen's Band) Radio.
    What Dropbox Taught us About Password Security
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • Oct 14, 2014
    • 3 min

    What Dropbox Taught us About Password Security

    In October of 2014, it was revealed that malicious hackers may have obtained a dump of approximately 7 million username/password...
    Security 101
    T. Kearny Vertner, III
    • Sep 24, 2014
    • 5 min

    Security 101

    I often discuss computer security issues amongst friends, family, and coworkers and a consistent thing that comes up is...
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