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18 February 2026
AI
Assessing collision risks for AWS Outpost deployments

You should check telemetry for attitude alerts, sudden shutdowns, thermal spikes and short comms blackouts to identify collision risks for AWS Outpost deployments. Record exact timestamps, correlate them with your CPU and BMC logs, and run diagnostic commands to trace the root cause and apply conservative fixes.

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17 February 2026
AI
Training users to avoid LNK file threats

Mitigate Windows LNK file risks effectively by implementing key security measures and user training. Protect your system from shortcut vulnerabilities today.

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17 February 2026
Advisories
Security Advisory – 17 Feb 2026

Daily security advisory summary for 17 Feb 2026, selected for UK homelab and sysadmin readers.

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16 February 2026
AI
Maintaining user agency in AI decision-making

Maintain clear AI control by keeping decisions visible and reversible so you retain agency in your homelab; require explicit confirmation for critical actions, log inputs, model version and confidence, and provide a simple rollback command.

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16 February 2026
Deals
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond + 3 more Amazon tech bargains

Discover Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and three more tech deals this week on Amazon.

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15 February 2026
AI
Implementing a patch management strategy for your homelab

Implement a Patch Management Strategy for your homelab by keeping an accurate inventory and prioritising updates for internet-facing and critical systems. Test updates in a sandbox, automate low-risk installs, use canary rollouts, and report outstanding critical CVEs weekly.

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15 February 2026
Home Network
Validating Secure Boot behaviour in Windows updates

Prepare for Patch Tuesday by testing Secure Boot behaviour and power state transitions on your hosts before a broad rollout. Use a staged pilot, keep backups, and confirm BitLocker, Hyper-V and remote access remain stable after updates; monitor for recovery prompts, driver failures and login problems.

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14 February 2026
Home Lab
Understanding Microsoft Licensing for Homelabs

Discover essential tips for navigating Microsoft licensing in your homelab. Learn how to avoid pitfalls and maintain compliance while optimising your setup.

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9 February 2026
Rambles
Weekly Tech Digest | 09 Feb 2026

Stay updated with the latest in tech! This digest covers AI ethics, auto industry shifts, and the impact of politics on technology, exploring today's pressing issues.

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4 February 2026
Rambles
Weekly Tech Digest | 04 Feb 2026

Stay updated with the latest in tech! This digest covers AI ethics, auto industry shifts, and the impact of politics on technology, exploring today's pressing issues.

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