Bill Bernard

Hey Fediverse, got a question for ya!

I've been using Linux for too many years to remember my time as a newbie very well, so I need some advice. What are your favorite websites/sources as a Linux beginner to get questions answered and learn how to do basic desktop things?

Think Linux Mint, not Arch, etc.

#Linux
#Questions
#Learning
#Beginners

Happy Friday!

As we all start struggling to find/afford computer parts this year, remember your childhood "stranger danger" training. It can keep you safe even at your current age.

Sublimation printing your own mousepads is kinda fun. It helps having a makerspace at the library and a crafty spouse.

#makerspace
#library

Happy Friday!

Just because you CAN connect something to the Internet doesn't mean you should. So much of today's internet connected systems are monitoring you - have ever read about the info your "smart" TV collects about what you watch?

If you're more sophisticated you can opt to connect your devices to your local network and block Internet access, but that's advanced stuff. As a rule ask yourself this: do I NEED the Internet for this to work? If the answer is "no," then don't connect it.

#Cyphercon is April 1st and 2nd in beautiful Milwaukee Wisconsin!

Not only am I speaking this year, I'll be running a Linux Village!

Curious about using Linux but need to "test drive it?" stop by!
Got a computer that ran Windows 8 or 10 just fine but is now past its prime? We'll install Linux Mint on it for you.

Open to all Cyphercon attendees, I hope to see you there!

https://cyphercon.com/

#Cyphercon
#Milwaukee
#Privacy
#Security
#Convention
#Linux

So why do builders install fire safety systems?

I'll give you a hint: it isn't because they feel a strong need to protect you and your possessions from burning. When you figure that out, apply the same logic to this question: why don't online companies provide really strong security and privacy? I have some thoughts on that topic, and I'll encourage you to follow the link and read them.

https://www.between-two-firewalls.com/why-do-builders-install-fire-safety-systems/

#Cybersecurity
#Privacy

Happy Friday!

This is your recurring reminder that the cloud is just somebody else's data center in many ways:

They may have legal requirements that allow government access to your stored data and running systems - and may even not be able to tell you that access has occurred.

They may have a different idea of who is "authorized" to see your data and who isn't.

They may have a different idea of what they can use your data for than you do.

Choose your cloud partners carefully.

#Privacy

It's that time again, the 3rd Thursday of the month, and that means time to meet up for @BurbSecWest@infosec.exchange. I look forward to seeing everyone out there. Details for where and when are available here: https://burbsec.com/west/, but the TLDR version is 6:00pm at Granite City, Naperville.

I look forward to seeing you there.

#BurbSecWest
#Naperville
#Cybersecurity
#Socializing

If you're one of my connections or you've just stumbled across my profile you should know that I take privacy and security seriously. That's why I choose to publish on a platform that has as little tracking as I could find. That's why I don't demand that you "log in" to read my content.

Please know, whether you go directly to my site: https://www.between-two-firewalls.com, or you follow the site on the Fedieverse via @posts, your privacy is protected unless you choose to interact.