Month: December 2025

GPG Basics: Simple, Safe Encryption for Everyday IT Work

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When you hear the word encryption, it often sounds like something only security researchers and intelligence agencies deal with. But in reality, every IT professional – even small teams, freelancers, or home users – should understand the basics of protecting sensitive files.

GnuPG (or GPG) is one of the most trusted tools for this. It’s free, open-source, built into every Linux distribution, and works perfectly for encrypting files, verifying downloads, or signing work-related documents.

This guide walks you through a clean, beginner-friendly setup – no advanced OPSEC, no air-gapped machines, no master-key rituals. Just the essentials that anyone at home or at work can start using today.

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Solo Development Doesn’t Need Corporate Git Workflows

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Git is a powerful tool, but solo developers often inherit processes designed for large teams.
Corporate branching strategies solve coordination problems that an individual simply doesn’t have.
When you’re the only developer in the room, heavy processes become friction.
You don’t need gates, ceremonies, or complex merging rules to work effectively.

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Local LLMs for Privacy‑First Workflows A Practical Guide with LMStudio

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Why run a language model on your own machine?

  1. Data stays local – No text leaves your computer, so sensitive information can’t be sent to the cloud.
  2. No API limits or costs – Once you have the model file, you’re not paying per request.
  3. Instant response time – The round‑trip latency of an internet call disappears; the model replies in milliseconds.

If you’re a developer, system admin, or just someone who values privacy, these benefits make local LLMs worth a look.

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