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Create Compressed, Encrypted Archives with tar + gpg on Linux
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Posted on September 19, 2025 by

A quick guide to packaging files with tar, compressing them, and protecting the result with GnuPG—plus how to decrypt, verify, and choose between symmetric (password) and asymmetric (public-key) encryption. Continue reading →

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New Windows 10 zero-day gives admin rights, gets unofficial patch
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Posted on November 27, 2021 by

Microsoft has really been terrible with their patches recently. They just can’t seem to get things right recently. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-windows-10-zero-day-gives-admin-rights-gets-unofficial-patch/

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Move or migrate user accounts from old Linux server to a new Linux server – nixCraft
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Posted on February 28, 2019 by

Source: Move or migrate user accounts from old Linux server to a new Linux server – nixCraft

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How to force an authoritative and non-authoritative synchronization for DFSR-replicated SYSVOL (like “D4/D2” for FRS)
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Posted on October 2, 2018 by

Source: How to force an authoritative and non-authoritative synchronization for DFSR-replicated SYSVOL (like “D4/D2” for FRS)

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Transfer FSMO Roles from a DC
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Posted on September 5, 2018 by

Is your Primary Domain Controller getting old and in need of replacing?  Need to power it down for an extended period?  Transferring your FSMO roles is very easy to do and can save a big headache down the road.  To … Continue reading →

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