Development & Code
Flowerboxes: How to Write a Script Header Worth Keeping
What a flowerbox is, what belongs in a good script header, and how to keep it useful instead of letting it rot. With a full worked example.
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Digital Rights & Surveillance
Locking Down Your Identity: The Privacy Setup I Actually Use
The identity and privacy setup I run day to day, what each piece does, why I use it and where you can verify every claim for yourself.
IT & Systems
Two-Factor Authentication: What It Is and How to Set It Up
A strong password is the lock on your front door. Two factor authentication is the deadbolt. Even with a password manager and unique passwords for…
IT & Systems
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: How to Never Lose Your Data
If you only have one copy of something, you don't really have it. I have watched people lose years of photos, entire project folders, and business…
IT & Systems
Why You Need a Password Manager (And How to Use One Right)
If your passwords live in a text file, a Word doc, a sticky note, or a OneNote page, this post is for you. I have worked in IT for over 35 years. In…
IT & Systems
Why You Should Ditch the Microsoft Account and Stop Using Admin [Standalone Guide]
Two simple changes that make Windows 11 way harder to break Microsoft really wants you to sign in with a Microsoft account when you set up Windows…
Development & Code
How to Actually Comment Code Without Wasting Everyone’s Time
How to Actually Comment Code Without Wasting Everyone’s Time commenting , development , best practices , code quality , documentation Introduction…
Development & Code
Your README Sucks, Here’s How to Write One That Doesn’t
"Start your project like someone else will pick it up tomorrow. Because they might. And it might be you." Why a Good README Matters A README.md is…