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I’m Charlie and this is my new tech blog where I plan on making useful content for fellow techies that love to tinker and experiment with all kinds of technologies, from Linux, Windows, Android, Networking and Security. For more content, see my socials and GitHub below!

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6 January, 2023 路 2 min

iOS 17 - What I would like to see

Introduction As the release of the latest iOS update approaches, people like me are eagerly anticipating the new features and improvements that iOS 17 will bring to their devices. With each new release, Apple strives to provide its customers with new and innovative features that enhance the user experience. In this blog post, we will explore the top wanted features of iOS 17. Alternate App Stores and Sideloading Alternate app stores and sideloading are not necessarily the most requested features for iOS 17, I鈥檇 argue most iPhone users have not even considered this concept....

3 April, 2023 路 4 min

Remote Access to your home network (Wireguard VPN)

What is a VPN? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) tunnel is a secure and encrypted connection between two points, typically between a user鈥檚 device and a VPN server, over the public internet. The VPN tunnel creates a virtual private network that provides secure and private access to the internet. This allows users to connect to the internet as if they were on a private network, even when they are physically located in a public place, such as a coffee shop or airport....

13 February, 2023 路 4 min

Getting Started With Docker

What is Docker? Docker is a platform for building, deploying, and running applications in containers. Containers are isolated environments that package an application and its dependencies into a single unit, providing consistency across different systems and making it easy to share and deploy applications. Deploying services to your home lab with Docker can be a convenient and efficient way to manage and run your applications. With Docker, you can define your services and their dependencies in a Dockerfile, build an image from the Dockerfile, and run the image as a container on your home lab system....

3 February, 2023 路 3 min

Data Breaches & What to Do

Data breaches happen, they have been happening for a long time and they will continue to happen. There is not much as individuals we can do about that. However, we can control how to respond to them. In this article I am going to explain the best things you can do to protect yourself also the things you can do if you do find that you have been involved in a data breach....

26 January, 2023 路 4 min

Staying Safe Online. What you NEED to know!

Online security is important because it helps protect personal and financial information from cybercriminals. This can include sensitive information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, and login credentials. Without proper security measures, this information can be stolen and used for fraudulent activities such as identity theft and financial scams. Additionally, online security is important for businesses as well, as a security breach can result in loss of sensitive data and damage to reputation....

26 January, 2023 路 3 min

How to Debloat Android

Android bloatware refers to pre-installed apps or software on an Android device that the user may not want or need. These apps are often added by the device manufacturer or mobile carrier and can take up valuable storage space and potentially slow down the device. Examples of bloatware include apps for social media, games, and shopping, as well as carrier-specific apps for account management and customer service. These apps often run in the background as well and make your phones battery life worse....

23 January, 2023 路 5 min

Termux

Termux is a free and open-source terminal emulator application for Android that allows users to access a Linux shell environment on their Android devices. It provides a command-line interface (CLI) that enables users to run Linux commands and scripts on their Android devices. Termux provides several built-in tools, including a package manager (apt), which allows users to easily install and manage additional software on their devices. This includes popular Linux utilities such as nano, curl, and git....

23 January, 2023 路 3 min

F-Droid

F-Droid is an open-source software app store for Android devices. It is similar to the Google Play Store, but focuses on providing only open-source apps that have been verified to be free of malware or other malicious code. F-Droid was created as an alternative to the Google Play Store for users who are concerned about privacy and security and want to avoid closed-source apps. It is also a platform for developers who want to distribute their open source apps to users...

22 January, 2023 路 3 min

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)

Windows Subsystem for Linux is a Windows feature that allows users to install Linux within their existing Windows installation. In this article we will be discussing the benefits of doing so as well as showing you how to install and setup WSL on your Windows computer. WSL Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a compatibility layer for running Linux binary executables natively on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019. It allows users to run a full Linux environment on Windows, including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications....

21 January, 2023 路 4 min