T. Kearny Vertner, III
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.
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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.
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...
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..."
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
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.
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...
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
T. Kearny Vertner, III
- Mar 28, 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...
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?
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...