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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.

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..."

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 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...

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.

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...

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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