notes
For tidbits or little TIL (Today I Learned) articles. Notes from experience help me remember on those days where I can’t remember. The main reason for creating this blog was to write about things I learn. But, it also acts as a second brain for me in a way.
2025
Checking Certificate Using OpenSSL
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Notes for installing and setting up swaylock-effects on Ubuntu.Fortinet: Reset & Restore Port Statistics On FortiSwitch
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Notes for resetting and restoring port statistics on FortiSwitch ports.Fortinet: Check Port Statistics On FortiSwitch
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Notes for checking port statistics on FortiSwitch ports.GCP: VPC Network With Custom Subnets and Firewall Rules Using Gcloud Shell
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Notes for creating a VPC network with custom subnets using gcloud shell.
2024
Install And Setup swaylock-effects On Ubuntu
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Notes for installing and setting up swaylock-effects on Ubuntu.Generating A QR Code For Easy Access To Wireless
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Notes for adding wireless networks using QR codes.Randomize Wallpapers For Sway Using Python
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Notes for randomizing backgrounds in Sway using Python.Fortinet: Performing Cable Tests On FortiSwitch Ports
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Notes for performing cable tests on FortiSwitch ports.Juniper: Boot To Single-User Mode
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Notes for booting to Single User Mode to enter recovery mode.Juniper: Root Password Recovery In Recovery Mode
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Notes for changing Juniper password in recovery mode.Juniper: Configure U-Boot To Enable Singe-User Mode Boot
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Notes for configuring u-boot to enter single user mode.Show Configuration On Juniper
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Notes for showing the configuration on Juniper.Show Current JunOS Version
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Show the current JunOS version and other information. This was done on a Juniper SRX220.Configure Hostname On Juniper
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Configuring The hostname on Juniper.Revert To Factory Configuration On Juniper SRX220
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Notes for reverting a Juniper SRX220 to factory configuration.You Lost Your Mouse Pointer In Windows 11
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Some fun troubleshooting why someone’s mouse pointer magically disapeared in Windows 11.Troubleshooting DHCP Server On Linux With Tcpdump
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Some fun with TCP Dump.MySQL: Showing Databases
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Notes for showing and finding databse information in MySQL.Viewing A Users MySQL Permissions (GRANTS)
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Notes for viewing MySQL grants from MySQL Client.Automate Adding A VLAN To Multiple Cisco Switches
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More notes and code while I play with the Python Netmiko library.