Static IP address for Ubuntu Server 18.04 “netplan”

If you are using Ubuntu Server version 18.04 LTS and want to configure a static IP address, the procedure has changed for network interface configuration. We used to configure /etc/network/interfaces but now the system uses something called netplan. If you try to configure the old “interfaces” file, it will point you to this new netplan… Continue reading Static IP address for Ubuntu Server 18.04 “netplan”

iPhone & Safari Ad Tracking

Despite what Apple says about privacy (“What happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone”), ads most definitely track you on your iPhone and iPad. They also track you in every web browser, including Safari. False advertising from Apple regarding ads. The Verge published a nice piece that shows how to limit some of that… Continue reading iPhone & Safari Ad Tracking

3D printing discussion/Urban Knish Podcast

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Forced Labor Camps in China make American Goods

This is exactly parallel to what the Nazis did to Jews. Slave labor camps, subsidized by the government. This is sickening and must stop! American companies need to sever trade relations immediately! https://www.wsj.com/articles/western-companies-get-tangled-in-chinas-muslim-clampdown-11558017472?mod=e2tw

Internet Security Habits, tips and tricks

Urban Knish discusses some good internet security habits in the age of data collection and man-in-the-middle attacks. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/619462590″ params=”color=#ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”300″ iframe=”true” /] Relevant links: Firefox Browser, Ghostery Plugin, HTTPS Everywhere, NoScript ProtonVPN, AstrillVPN, Private Internet Access VPN Tor Browser for the computer Tor Browser for IOS Tor Browser for Android TailsOS

Telegram

In response to social media censorship, I have created an account on Telegram. t.me/thinkzinc If you haven’t used Telegram but like catching up with whats going on in the world without censorship or filters, Telegram is the way to go. At first I couldn’t figure it out. Looked like yet another instant messenger app. You… Continue reading Telegram