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16 August 2025
Implementing Effective Windows Server Hardening Strategies

Implementing Effective Windows Server Hardening Strategies: practical steps for UK organisations to reduce attack surface and secure servers.

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15 August 2025
Install n8n in Proxmox LXC Container: Step-by-Step Guide

Unlock the power of automation with n8n in a Proxmox LXC container. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for a seamless installation process.

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15 August 2025
Understanding the role of AI in modern networking

Understand how AI improves network performance, security and management with AIOps, telemetry design, staged pilots and measurable outcomes.

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13 August 2025
Essential Tips for Enhancing Your WSL Experience

Practical tips to enhance your WSL experience: performance, .wslconfig, Windows integration, Zsh and VS Code in WSL.

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13 August 2025
Practical n8n workflows: four business automation examples

Four practical n8n workflows you can implement today to automate data sync, social posts, document processing and alerts.

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12 August 2025
Firewall vs SD-WAN: Key Differences and How They Integrate

Firewall vs SD-WAN explained: core differences, when to use NGFWs, integration patterns and practical implementation pitfalls for modern networks.

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8 June 2025
Sophos Firewall v21.5 Now Available: Industry-First NDR, SSO, DNS Protection, and More

Sophos Firewall v21.5 introduces native NDR, Entra ID VPN SSO, integrated DNS Protection and enhanced scalability—secure and optimize your network today.

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15 April 2025
A Practical Guide to Segmenting Your Home Network for Better Security

A Practical Guide to Segmenting Your Home Network for Better Security in Cybersecurity Baseline metrics Current network layout I mapped the house network

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21 March 2025
10 Strategies to Create Your Own Homelab Using Proxmox

Explore the power of Proxmox VE in building a scalable and flexible homelab, a vital tool for IT professionals refining their practical skills.

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13 March 2025
Running Speed Tests from the CLI on Sophos Firewall (Updated for SFOS 19+)

Learn to measure internet speed directly from your Sophos firewall, bypassing internal network issues. This guide covers essential CLI methods.

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10 January 2025
Managing a Compromised Mailbox on Sophos XGS Firewall

When a mailbox is compromised, it can lead to a surge of spam and harmful emails, threatening your organization's reputation. This guide offers key steps to manage and clear the email spool on your Sophos XGS Firewall, including stopping the SMTP service and optimizing your database. Don’t let a compromised mailbox disrupt your operations—read on...

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19 July 2024
The Global IT Outage: A Look at the Chaos and the Need for Diversified Tech Solutions

Planes grounded, trains delayed, banks offline – it’s like the tech world decided to have a collective nap, leaving us all in the lurch.

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