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The Complete Beginner’s Guide: Moving from Windows 10 to Ubuntu Desktop

Leave a Comment / Guide / AJB / October 2, 2025 / install ubuntu for beginners, migrate to linux from windows, replace windows 10 with ubuntu, switch from windows to ubuntu, ubuntu desktop tutorial, ubuntu installation guide, windows 10 alternative, windows 10 end of support, windows 10 to linux, windows 11 alternative

Reading Time: 9 minutesWindows 10 support ends October 2025, and Microsoft wants you to upgrade or buy new hardware. There’s a better way! This comprehensive guide walks complete beginners through switching to Ubuntu Desktop—a free, secure operating system that breathes new life into older computers. Learn how to download Ubuntu, create a bootable USB drive, and complete the installation process step by step.

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Setting up a new backend today: Node.js + Express, MongoDB, JWT, CORS, logging, and PM2 (what I use and why)

Leave a Comment / Guide / AJB / August 28, 2025 / API Server, JavaScript, mongodb, node, Nodejs, pm2

Reading Time: 5 minutesI spin up a lot of small APIs. Here is the stack I keep coming back to for a solid, modern, and secure baseline. Libraries first, plus short “why,” then a skinny walkthrough you can copy. Core stack Folder layout Install Minimal app.js JWT auth middleware middlewares/auth.js Users model models/User.js Validation example with Zod Auth

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The Best Mini PCs of 2025: Budget to Beast, and Everything in Between

Leave a Comment / Guide / AJB / July 30, 2025 / aoostar gem12 max review, best amd mini pc 2025, best budget mini pc 2025, best mini pc 2025, best value mini pc 2025, cheap mini pc with 32gb ram, coofun mini pc replacement, fanless mini pc alternatives, fastest mini pc under $500, high performance small form factor pc, mac mini m4 vs pc, mini desktop for home office, mini pc comparison 2025, mini pc for developers 2025, mini pc for gaming 2025, mini pc for work from home, mini pc with oculink, mini pc with pcie 4.0, ryzen 7 8745hs mini pc, top mini pcs with usb4

Reading Time: 7 minutesLooking for the best mini PC in 2025? This guide compares top ready-to-use models for every budget and use case, including work, gaming, and home setups. See which system delivers the best performance for your money.

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Hardening Your Ubuntu Server: Lessons From a Real Intrusion Attempt

Leave a Comment / Coding / AJB / July 16, 2025 / aide auditd, disable rpcbind, fail2ban, linux intrusion detection, linux port scanning, public server protection, secure ubuntu server, server hardening, ssh security, ubuntu firewall, ubuntu nmap scan, ubuntu server checklist, Ubuntu server security, ufw firewall

Reading Time: 9 minutesA step-by-step guide to hardening your Ubuntu server after detecting suspicious traffic. Learn how to audit services, lock down unnecessary ports, and apply essential security measures every admin should know.

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Chapter: The Doctrine of Collapse

Leave a Comment / Creative / AJB / July 8, 2025 / american decline, authoritarianism, betrayal, china, cold war, collapse, conspiracy, disinformation, Dystopian fiction, geopolitics, global power, golden idol, intelligence agencies, political corruption, political fiction, post-american world, propaganda, psychological warfare, russia, secret societies, spy thriller

Reading Time: 13 minutesIn the chilling final moments of the American empire, intelligence operative Orson Layne uncovers the devastating truth: the collapse wasn’t accidental. It was the culmination of a decades-long plot, meticulously orchestrated by bitter men in the post-Soviet shadows.

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