Server USB Boot & RAID Controller Access

Server Boot Methods:

USB Boot and RAID Controller Access

When working with servers, especially during initial setup or maintenance, you'll frequently need to boot from USB devices and access RAID controller configurations. This guide tries to help cover the essential methods for both operations across different server platforms.

Email Account Security Audit Guide

Your email account is often the master key to your digital life. It's used for password resets, financial notifications, work communications, and personal correspondence. A compromised email account can lead to identity theft, financial loss, and privacy breaches. This guide will help you audit your email security and implement strong protection measures.

Network Rack Upgrade

After 2 months of careful planning, part sourcing, and even some 3D printing magic, my freshly upgraded network rack is finally live! From a robust Tecmojo 12U frame to a lineup of SBCs and mini-PCs, every component has been placed with purpose. In this post, I’ll walk you through the hardware, share product links, and highlight the key modules that bring my homelab, and the Pacific Northwest Computers’ infrastructure, to life!!

*None of the links are affiliate links or anything! I am simply sharing what I used in this project!

Circuit Simulation & PCB Design Tools

In the fast-paced world of electronics design, having the right tools at your fingertips can make all the difference between a concept that stays on paper and one that comes to life. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro, circuit simulation and PCB design software help you prototype, test, and refine your ideas before you ever send files off for fabrication. Below is a curated roundup of both free and professional-grade applications, complete with links and brief descriptions, so you can quickly find the right fit for your next project.

Automated System-Wide Debloating & Basic Software Installation for Windows 10/11

Introducing "DeployWorkstation"

A System-Wide/All-Users Debloating & Basic Application Installation
PowerShell Script For Windows 10 & Windows 11 Systems

IoT Devices Wireless Troubleshooting Guide

Wireless Troubleshooting Guide for IoT Devices

(Amazon Echo, Smart Home Devices, etc.)

Ensuring stable wireless connectivity is essential for the proper functioning of IoT devices. If you're experiencing issues during setup or daily use, follow this checklist to optimize your network for compatibility.

What To Do If You Are Being Cyber Stalked - How To Deal With Cyberstalking

Steps to Take if You Are Being Cyber Stalked

Does Your Device Support Wifi6 or Wifi6E

 

In this post we’ll give you a quick, jargon-free way to tell whether your current phone, laptop, desktop motherboard or router is likely to support Wi-Fi 6 or 6E, and what to do if it doesn’t. No deep dive into radio theory, just practical timelines, and some viable Wi-Fi upgrade options.

AI-Washing: The Potential Dot.Com Bubble Dejavu

AI-Washing: 

The Potential Dot.Com Bubble Dejavu...

Artificial intelligence is transforming software, but the gold-rush mentality around “AI-powered” everything has begun to look (and behave) like the dot-com bubble. Below is a concise look at the evidence, the warning signs, and what real AI work actually entails.

AI Mechanistic Interpretability

AI Mechanistic Interpretability: Why Understanding AI is Just as Important as Building It

AI is no longer just a tech race, it’s turning into an arms race. We like to think we’re teaching AI, but in many ways, we’re struggling to keep up with what AI is teaching us. As AI systems grow more powerful, we’re granting them enormous levels of trust and control; sometimes without fully understanding how they work.

And that’s a problem.