Latest Video: How to Host Multiple Websites on One Public IP Address | Setting up an NginX Reverse Proxy Server

January 5, 2021
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Learn how to securely host multiple websites on the same public IP address using an NginX Reverse Proxy Server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.

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Restoring a Power Mac G4 MDD from 2002!

November 27, 2020
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In this video, I restore a 2002 Power Mac G4 Mirrored Drive Doors to near-perfect condition. I also reinstall Mac OS X Tiger and demonstrate many of the machine's capabilities.

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5 Great Ways to Harden your Linux Server

September 27, 2020
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In this video, I talk about why server hardening is important and I highlight 5 of the best ways to secure a Debian/Ubuntu or Red Hat based server. Note: On a RHEL-based system, you'll have to manually enable the fail2ban SSH jail. I forgot to do this in the video.

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Don't Buy a Chromebook for School! Buy This Instead!

August 11, 2020
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Taking constraints like processing power, battery life, durability, and cost into account, many laptop buyers will choose to buy a new Chromebook for about $200. Well, this school year, I was one of those buyers, but I didn't want a Chromebook for many reasons. I had a budget of about $200, so I started looking for laptops around that price. Eventually, I found the Thinkpad X220, which I believe is the perfect budget student laptop in 2020.

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