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💡 | Tech enthusiast exploring the digital realm 🌌 | Embracing innovation one byte at a time 🚀 | Building, learning, and geeking out 🔒 | Passionate about information security and privacy https://ilyess.cc #privacy #infosec #foss
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Nov 17
Got an SMS from an old friend or family member? Remember to ask them to move that conversation to an end-to-end encrypted service instead - they're probably already using one.

SMS should be for last resort 2FA codes at this point, and nothing more.

#privacy #e2ee #infosec
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · 22d
New blog post live!

Learn how to turn a Pi-hole Docker container into a reliable DNS resolver for the host and neighboring containers: ilyess.cc/posts/using-...

#blog #pihole #dns #selfHosting #docker
Using Pi-hole Dns in Neighboring Docker Containers
In a previous post, I explained how to run Pi-hole in Docker and use it to manage DNS for an entire home network–for example at home, work, or school. It’s a great tool …
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Oct 2
If you’re still on Windows 10, what the hell are you waiting for?

#linux
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Sep 27
Today, I'm bringing some changes to how I manage comments on my blog. Read about it here and let me know what you think: ilyess.cc/posts/why-im...

#blog #blogging #comments #staticWebsite
Why I'm Adding Native Comments to My Blog
One of the main reasons I love blogging is the lively discussions my posts generate. Exchanging ideas with like-minded people brings me joy, helps me broaden my …
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Aug 27
I bricked my Linux installation last month. Luckily, I managed to resurrect it. Here's how I did it, and what I learned: ilyess.cc/posts/how-i-...

#linux #blog #archLinux #systemd
How I Fixed My Linux Installation
Few weeks ago, I broke my Linux installation. After a lengthy investigation that involved messing with BIOS settings and flashing a new firmware version, I’m now…
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Aug 19
For those who have nothing to hide.

#privacy
An image of a public restroom featuring multiple stalls with glass doors and a tiled floor. Text overlay states, "We have updated our privacy policy."
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Aug 19
Linux isn’t just an OS - it’s a rebellion. A decade in, and I still get giddy typing `sudo`. Open source isn’t just code; it’s a promise: the machine answers to you, not some corp. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a dotfiles repo to over-engineer. 🐧

#linux #openSource #privacy #freedom
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Aug 12
Looking for personal blogs to add to my collection. If you have one, drop it in the comments below 👇

#blog #blogging #personalBlog
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Aug 11
I totally agree! Great write up.
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Aug 11
So Linux is confidently inching towards become the dominant OS. 5% market share so far and counting. Let's go!

#linux #openSource
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Aug 11
Is this thing still on?

*cautiously peeks from behind the curtain*
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Jul 14
Maybe it does look great to them. Looks are subjective ;)
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Jul 14
Yeah maybe, but on a laptop? Not sure why you would want that.
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Jul 14
Congrats! You just have to get started.
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Jul 14
No Apple, no Microsoft, and no Linux? Not sure there’s much left.
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Jul 14
I mean if that’s what’s gonna get them to use Linux instead, I’ll let it slide.
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · May 11
It’s mind blowing how some people can spend hours browsing the web without an ad blocker…
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · May 9
Use Signal!
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · May 8
Good luck! I hope you never look back.
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · May 7
Welcome to the Linux world! Which distro did you go for?
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · May 7
Rust is a memory-safe language so it’s generally immune to buffer-overflow / use-after-free bugs and vulnerabilities, unlike C/C++.
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · May 7
What's your favorite password manager?

#password #infosec #cyberSecurity
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Apr 30
If you’re on iOS, give the Lockdown Mode a shot. You might just not notice any negative impact on your day-to-day. The increased security is definitely worth it!
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Apr 30
When are polls coming to Bluesky?
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Business Insider @businessinsider.com · Mar 8
At SXSW, Signal President Meredith Whittaker warned about the 'profound' security risks to user privacy posed by agentic AI.
Signal president warns the hyped agentic AI bots threaten user privacy
At SXSW, Signal President Meredith Whittaker warned about the 'profound' security risks to user privacy posed by agentic AI.
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ilyess @ilyess.bsky.social · Mar 8
Update all services to the latest and pray nothing breaks.
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