Tag: tech
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What in the world is a Rubber Ducky?
Recently I stumbled upon the concept of a “Rubber Ducky” and was intrigued. The Rubber Ducky refers to a seemingly innocent USB drive that when plugged into a computer, executes potentially malicious code and can be used for penetration testing, security auditing or for some good ole fashioned fun. I believe Hak5 was the original…
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Booting from a USB
Do you remember the days when software and operating systems came on a disk? When purchasing a new version of Windows came on a Compact Disk that needed to be inserted into their computer? Well gone are the days of booting from disks. No longer does one need to use that caveman technology to update…
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How much RAM Should I have?
RAM, or Random Access Memory is dynamic memory that your computer uses to process data. Its purpose is to provide quick Read/Write access to a specified data storage. This is much quicker than running that same data directly off of a HDD or a (Hard Disk Drive). RAM is utilized through RAM-sticks that can usually…
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HDDs vs. SSDs: Should I Upgrade?
Every computer uses memory in two MAIN ways. Computers use dynamic memory for RAM, and static memory for Storage. Storage mediums are usually larger and store a computers files in an On or Off state. Lately I have been hearing a lot of chatter about upgrades to Storage mediums that have vastly improved the performance…
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Network Attached Storage
One of my recent hobbies/obsessions as of late has been Data Hoarding. One can think of Data Hoarding as similar to Archiving, but on a grander scale, but takes up WAY less space. If there was a way for me to archive files, regardless of their type, size, origin; the idea excited me. Partly due…
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