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*[[How does a Computer Work?]] | *[[How does a Computer Work?]] | ||
*[[Why does my computer slow down over time?]] | *[[Why does my computer slow down over time?]] | ||
*[[How can I get better at using computers?]] | |||
For the purposes of this site, when I am talking about computers I am nearly always discussing Windows computers in the "standard office desktop/laptop" configuration; these are the kinds of computers that I am most familiar with. I cannot help you with two-in-ones, all-in-ones, gaming computers, tablets, etc. These are the computers that I can discuss with the most nuance and that I can be most helpful with. However, I know there will be further questions so for more info please see: | For the purposes of this site, when I am talking about computers I am nearly always discussing Windows computers in the "standard office desktop/laptop" configuration; these are the kinds of computers that I am most familiar with. I cannot help you with two-in-ones, all-in-ones, gaming computers, tablets, etc. These are the computers that I can discuss with the most nuance and that I can be most helpful with. However, I know there will be further questions so for more info please see: | ||
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=== Open Source Software === | === Open Source Software === | ||
*[[ | * What is [[Open Source]] software? | ||
*[[LibreOffice]] | *[[LibreOffice]] | ||
*[[Firefox]] | *[[Firefox]] | ||
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*[[Password Managers]] | *[[Password Managers]] | ||
*[[Multifactor Authentication]] | *[[Multifactor Authentication]] | ||
*[[Backups]] | |||
*[[Better Security Behaviors]] | *[[Better Security Behaviors]] | ||
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== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
*[[Hackerspaces]] | *[[Hackerspaces]] | ||
*[[Meetings]] | *[[InfoSec Meetings]] | ||
*[[Conferences]] | *[[InfoSec Conferences]] | ||
*[[Pop Culture]] | *[[Hackers in Pop Culture]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:14, 2 April 2024
I've worked at a small MSP for over a decade and have been kicking around the LA hacker scene for like 20 years. The linked articles are based in my accumulated knowledge from time cheerfully mis-spent.
About Computers
- How does a Computer Work?
- Why does my computer slow down over time?
- How can I get better at using computers?
For the purposes of this site, when I am talking about computers I am nearly always discussing Windows computers in the "standard office desktop/laptop" configuration; these are the kinds of computers that I am most familiar with. I cannot help you with two-in-ones, all-in-ones, gaming computers, tablets, etc. These are the computers that I can discuss with the most nuance and that I can be most helpful with. However, I know there will be further questions so for more info please see:
Hardware
- Guide to Buying a Computer (Information for 2024)
- How to Make Your Computer Meaningfully Faster
- On Computer Brands
- Framework Laptops
Software
Operating Systems
Open Source Software
- What is Open Source software?
- LibreOffice
- Firefox
- Bitwarden
- CryptPad
- Proton
Security