Install Debian Linux On Btrfs

You investigate Btrfs. You read the documentation and many blog posts about it.It has its advantages. It gives you value. Structure.Then you check some installation guides: No. You don’t have to be a magician to install Debian on Btrfs.The Debian installer can do it for you. The installer creates a perfectly usable Btrfs filesystem.You can…

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The Small Business Server Stack

Small and medium businesses are in a difficult position concerning technology and computers.Most of you are in survival mode to be able to operate. Probably an acquaintance or relative helps you – or a small company suggested by them.

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Protecting The Wire – Semaphore Behind SSL Proxy

Mission Brief Plain text communication is loud. It’s bleeding data.Prying eyes can see every bit in the wire. You have to isolate the backend – the Semaphore UI and MySQL containers stay locked down. Unreachable for the external work.Open a tiny hole on the stronghold to the world – the frontend is an NginX SSL…

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Ghost Hands – Automating The Stronghold With Ansible And Podman

Mission Update Now we automate. The pod.The proxy.The secrets. One playbook to conjure the setup, one command to repeat the ritual.

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Ansible Automation For Ghosts – Semaphore UI

Mission of the Ghost Ansible is a sharp blade. For operators craving API-driven command, Semaphore rises from Ansible’s silent core. DeadSwitch maps it.

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Syncthing: The Silent Synchronicity in the Shadows

The world speaks in the language of data. They believe in control, in ownership, in silence through submission. But the true power lies in synchronization without the chains of the system. DeadSwitch doesn’t trust the cloud. We build our own paths, our own networks.

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Setting Up WireGuard VPN on Debian

WireGuard is a modern, open-source VPN protocol designed for establishing secure and efficient virtual private networks. Developed by Jason A. Donenfeld, it aims to simplify the complexities of traditional VPN protocols while enhancing performance and security.

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Podman Basics 03: Installing Podman

Containerization has changed the way we deploy and manage applications. Podman is a powerful container management tool that provides a seamless experience for running containers in production, development, and testing environments. We will walk through the steps to install Podman on three popular Linux distributions: Debian, Ubuntu, and Rocky Linux. This lesson will equip you…

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Debian’s APT: Package Management

In the Linux-based operating systems, Debian stands out, renowned for its stability and reliability. At the heart of Debian’s package management system lies APT (Advanced Package Tool), a sophisticated tool that ensures seamless installation, upgrade, and removal of software packages.

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Installing and Using Chkrootkit on Debian Linux

In an era where cyber security threats are evolving rapidly, safeguarding your Debian system against potential risks is very important. Rootkits, a type of malicious software designed to gain unauthorized access to a computer system, pose a significant threat to the integrity of your Debian Linux installation. To fortify your defenses, one effective tool to…

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How To Install Tenable Nessus Essentials The Free Vulnerability Scanner on Debian Bookworm

Nessus is a popular and widely used vulnerability assessment tool that works for both web and mobile applications and can be deployed on-premises or in a cloud environment. It scans and detects malware of embedded devices, configurations auditing, compliance checks among many other functions. Small companies face a growing risk of cyber attacks in the…

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Hardening our Debian Desktop for More Secure Daily Work and Enhanced Privacy

In this blog post, we will explore some of the steps we can take to harden our Debian desktop for more secure daily work and enhanced privacy. Hardening is the process of reducing the attack surface and increasing the resilience of a system by applying security measures and best practices. By hardening our Debian desktop,…

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How to Install ProtonVPN on Debian/Ubuntu Linux for Enhancing Security and Privacy

ProtonVPN is a popular and reliable VPN service that offers high-speed connections, strong encryption, and a no-logs policy. It also has features like Secure Core, Tor over VPN, and P2P support. ProtonVPN is compatible with various platforms, including Linux. I will show you how to install ProtonVPN on Debian/Ubuntu Linux and how to use it…

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Debian Linux: The Ultimate Operating System for More Experienced Users

If you are looking for a reliable, secure and customizable operating system that gives you full control over your computing environment, you might want to consider Debian Linux. Debian is one of the oldest and most respected Linux distributions, with a history of over 25 years and a community of thousands of developers and users.…

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How to Install MS TTF Fonts on Debian Linux?

If you are a Debian Linux user and you want to use Microsoft TrueType fonts on your system, you might be wondering how to install them. In this blog post, I will show you a simple and easy way to do it.

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