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Step-by-step, task-oriented guides — do this, in this order, to get this result.

LinuxHow-To October 8, 2025 3 min read

How to Configure a Firewall with nftables

A complete, working nftables ruleset for a typical server — default-deny inbound, stateful connection tracking, and a handful of explicit allowed services.

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macOSHow-To September 30, 2025 3 min read

How to Set Up Time Machine Backups Properly

A complete Time Machine setup covering drive selection, encryption, exclusions, and how to actually verify your backups will restore when you need them.

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