Having problems updating to Windows 10 1703, 1709 or 1803? If you have DiskCryptor installed the updates will fail with the unhelpful message `MEMORY_MANAGEMENT`. Then you’ll be trapped in a kind of Windows Update purgatory: Windows downloads update (30 minutes – 1 … Continue reading
With MySQL you can opt to connect to the database using an encrypted connection. This option is important to consider on AWS if you are using RDS for your MySQL database. The network between your EC2 server and the RDS server … Continue reading
Ubuntu has built in home folder encryption similar to OSX. I always turn on this feature on both OSs and have never experienced any perceptible performance hit. This guide shows one approach to migrating the MySQL data directory into the … Continue reading
This year I joined the sit-stand work environment revolution and I love it! When it comes to being a successful software professional, investing in the right tools is important. Many of us overlook ergonomics, especially our desk and chair. In … Continue reading
Basic GnuPG instructions, create and backup keys, encryption and decryption of files. This GnuPG tutorial covers installing and running the basics of GnuPG: encrypt, decrypt, create and export or backup your public and private keys. It is geared for a … Continue reading
