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31 December 2025
AI
Configuring inbound TLS/SSL inspection on Sophos XG

Configure inbound TLS/SSL inspection on Sophos XG and XGS. You will learn when to use the Sophos WAF or a reverse proxy. You will see where to bind certificates and how to map public IPs with DNAT. Validate with curl and packet capture, and apply fixes immediately.

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31 December 2025
AI
Managing CVE-2022-48310 with Sophos Connect

Sophos Connect vulnerabilities, including CVE-2022-48310, may appear on macOS scans. Check your app version, confirm the flagged library with mdls and otool, then follow Sophos guidance or apply temporary mitigations such as disabling the client or using an approved VPN client. Re-run your scanner and record the plugin ID and timestamp.

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30 December 2025
AI
Understanding user feedback on Sophos Firewall v22

Sophos Firewall v22 user experiences show Health Check and XDR are key. Back up your configuration, check disk space, and test XDR in a lab before you upgrade. Clean your rule base, enable two-factor authentication for admin accounts, and monitor logs after the upgrade.

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30 December 2025
AI
Configuring firewall rules in Sophos Firewall v22

Prepare before you upgrade. Check device support and free disk space, back up configs and snapshots. Use clear rule names, narrow objects and specific service ports. Enable logging and review hit counts. Test changes with connectivity, policy and regression checks. Automate exports and rule updates via the Sophos REST API for Sophos Firewall v22 configuration.

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29 December 2025
AI
Understanding sparse files in Linux environments

Sparse files let you create large logical files that consume little physical disk space until you write data. Use them for VM images, test files or temporary swap, but monitor actual usage with du and preserve holes when copying with cp --sparse=always or rsync -S.

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29 December 2025
AI
Configuring privacy settings in Linux Mint for lawyers

I’ve used Linux Mint on client laptops and for sensitive files. Linux Mint security works fine if you configure it correctly. Treat the OS as a tool, not a guarantee. That means planning the disk layout, locking down networking, and choosing how and where to store legal documents. Read this as practical steps and examples […]

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28 December 2025
AI
Setting up a Linux lab with CachyOS

Linux Lab Configuration: Start with hardware that fits your needs. Create install media and enable virtualization in firmware. Assign static IPs and separate traffic with VLANs. Apply strict firewall rules. Automate repeatable tasks. You must test each change from another host.

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28 December 2025
Rambles
Weekly Tech Digest | 28 Dec 2025

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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28 December 2025
AI
Setting up WhatsApp automation for AI receptionists

Set up WhatsApp automation for your AI Receptionist with n8n and a WhatsApp Business API provider. You route messages, keep short session state, and escalate low-confidence or sensitive cases to a human. Use templates, session TTLs, quick-reply buttons and clear prompts. Log messages and tune confidence thresholds to reduce escalations.

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27 December 2025
AI
Track SEO performance after automating content

Use a single Google Sheet to control your SEO Automation and monitor results. Automate research, drafts, images and metrics with n8n, then apply human checks before you publish. Track impressions, clicks and average position daily, test titles and prompts for four weeks, and iterate based on CTR and ranking movement.

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