The landscape of IT has evolved from a few on-premises servers to a complex, multi-cloud reality. The old security mantra of “build a strong perimeter” is a relic of the past. Today, our biggest security challenges are no longer about keeping threats out but about managing who has access to what, and how much access Read More …
SAML – Security Assertion Markup Language
In today’s digital landscape, where online security is paramount, understanding the tools that help protect our identities is essential. One such tool is SAML, which stands for Security Assertion Markup Language. While the acronym may sound complex, SAML plays a crucial role in enhancing identity security, especially in environments where multiple applications and services are Read More …
Omaha’s favorite son on the wrong end of a traffic stop
The Omaha Police Chief, Tobb Schmaderer, acknowledged a nationwide racial disparity in policing, stating that police are “generally a true statement” more likely to pull Black people out of their cars at gunpoint than other racial groups. This statement came as the city addressed the controversial traffic stop of champion boxer, Terence “Bud” Crawford, a Read More …
On Elitism and the Gated Fantasy of “Truth”
Mr. Curtis Yarvin, in his latest post, positions himself as a lonely prophet who has finally seen the obvious—the false nature of our modern narrative. While the sentiment that established narratives can be hollow is one I share, Mr. Yarvin’s delivery quickly turns his pronouncement of “truth” into a gated fantasy, accessible only to him Read More …
Music Streaming Is Broken
This video provides a summary of the issues and scams prevalent in the music streaming industry, particularly for independent artists. The Problem with Bots: The video explains how bots are used to inflate stream counts, which dilutes the earnings for legitimate artists in a communal fund system. It also shows how bots can be used Read More …
DSPM – Data Security Posture Management
I’ve seen security paradigms shift dramatically. We started by building a strong perimeter, thinking we could keep threats out. Then came cloud computing, hybrid environments, and a torrent of data that made the old models obsolete. Today, the perimeter is gone, and data is everywhere. This is why a new approach has emerged, one that Read More …
Understanding Version Control System – VCS
Imagine a “Rewind” Button for Your Projects Ever been working on an important document, made a bunch of changes, and then realized you messed something up beyond repair? You wish you could just go back to an earlier, working version, right? Or perhaps you’re collaborating on a group project, and everyone is saving their own Read More …
Backyard Chickens – New July Full Video
Currently we are using the Kerri 26.2 Square Feet Chicken Coop with Chicken Run For Up To 6 Chickens. Another similar brand is Tucker Murphy Pet™ They both seem to be around 200 to 300 hundred US dollars. I want to say that we spent $300 when we bought ours, with taxes included. I spent Read More …
Data vs. Information
Welcome to the digital age, where we’re bombarded by numbers, facts, and statistics every second. To navigate this world successfully, we must first master a foundational concept: the crucial difference between data and information. This isn’t just academic jargon; it’s the lens through which we should process everything from a news headline to a corporate Read More …