Tag Archives: networking technology

Ransomware and Colonial Pipeline

Posted on May 11, 2021 by ehurst

There are too many sources I could link, so I’ll just summarize what I’ve read so far. I’m sure it’s no consolation to anyone, but I learned yesterday that the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack affected only the office computers and … Continue reading →

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The Chinese Grip

Posted on May 5, 2021 by ehurst

Here’s something interesting: China has concrete plans for taking over the Internet itself. It’s not as if this is news, but it’s a much more explicit statement than we would expect. China is not known for public honesty on much … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned

Posted on October 30, 2020 by ehurst

Radix Fidem is faith-driven. I’ve consistently taught that you should follow your own convictions, and that the only reason we have anything to share is to offer examples of what’s possible. The whole idea is to drive you to look … Continue reading →

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It’s the Struggle, Not the Objective

Posted on September 13, 2020 by ehurst

It’s such an unimportant thing, and yet I am struggling with it. It’s not the thing itself, but what it represents. Let’s talk about cellphones. I hate them. But I also find it exceedingly hard to carry out my mission … Continue reading →

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Admin: Network Trouble

Posted on October 5, 2019 by ehurst

For reasons I cannot discern, I’m having a lot of trouble connecting to this server from my home computer. I’ve tested everything I can on my end, even using a VPN that allowed me to connect from other places in … Continue reading →

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EFF Misses the Point

Posted on July 28, 2019 by ehurst

I’m not a huge fan of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) because I think they often take the wrong approach, but when they are right, they are right. In a recent article on their site, “The Key to Safety Online … Continue reading →

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Life as a Video

Posted on March 21, 2019 by ehurst

I still believe the biggest battles will be fought online. However, it’s not so much cyber warfare but information warfare. There are almost no advantages these days in choosing one operating system or software package over any other. The primary … Continue reading →

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Updated and Renewed

Posted on August 3, 2018 by ehurst

Thanks to recent donations, I was able to renew this blog and the G Suite account attached to it. The domain name comes with it. We are good for another year.

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Assessing the Virtual and Social Climate (Updated)

Posted on July 2, 2018 by ehurst

I stand by the predictions I made a few days ago. When I go back and check them against my heart, the fire still burns brightly. God can always change His mind, as He has done often enough in the … Continue reading →

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Remember the Future

Posted on February 10, 2018 by ehurst

It’s been quite frustrating from the human point of view. It started with a simple service call to replace a couple of case fans on a computer I built for someone a few years ago. That computer then stopped working … Continue reading →

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