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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.

T. Kearny Vertner, III
Aug 28, 20209 min read


"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
Aug 14, 20207 min read


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
Jul 1, 20205 min read


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 27, 20204 min read


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 18, 20203 min read


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 13, 20204 min read


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
May 8, 20205 min read


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
Apr 18, 20202 min read


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
Mar 28, 20188 min read


The Mazda Needs a Radio
Amateur radio installations are the core of every good family sedan, right?

T. Kearny Vertner, III
Sep 5, 20173 min read


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
Jun 6, 20163 min read


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
Oct 25, 20153 min read


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
Aug 21, 20154 min read


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 28, 20155 min read


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
May 27, 20154 min read


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
Oct 14, 20143 min read


Security 101
I often discuss computer security issues amongst friends, family, and coworkers and a consistent thing that comes up is...

T. Kearny Vertner, III
Sep 24, 20145 min read
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