We're Moving Back to our Roots
It’s been a long time coming but I think it’s time we move back to our roots.
Connor aka WizardTux
I love technology but sometimes I need a break.
Sweat Smarter, Not Harder: The Rise of Emerging Fitness Tech and Your Home Lab
The world of fitness is rapidly evolving, moving beyond just sweat and reps into a realm where data, personalization, and immersive experiences are taking center stage.
Why Small Businesses Lean on Managed Service Providers
Discover why small businesses turn to MSPs for IT management, cost savings, and expert support. Learn how to choose the right provider for lasting success.
From Blueprint to Gigabit
Learn how to design and implement a computer network for a new building. Step-by-step guide to build a scalable, secure, and seamless network infrastructure.
Getting Started with Linux as a Server: 10 Basic Commands You Need to Know
New to Linux servers? Learn 10 essential Linux commands to confidently manage your server. Beginner-friendly guide for mastering the Linux command line.
Homelabbing for Beginners: Break Things, Learn Things, and Have Fun
Discover the joy of homelabbing! Learn how to set up your own homelab, experiment with exciting tech projects, and gain hands-on IT experience.
How Is AI Boosting Productivity and Innovation at Work?
Learn how AI boosts productivity and sparks innovation in the workplace. Discover the benefits, challenges, and tips for balancing AI in business operations.
Master Microsoft 365 Security with These Top Conditional Access Policies
Secure Microsoft 365 with conditional access policies like MFA, legacy authentication blocks, and more. Learn to protect your data now!
How US Tariffs Are Reshaping the Tech Landscape
Explore the impact of economic protectionism on global tech innovation, supply chains, and consumer choices. Learn how balancing self-reliance with collaboration shapes the industry’s future.
Why Network Administrators Should Give Linux a Try
Switching to Linux is a game-changer for network admins—smarter management, endless tools, and career growth. Worth a look! What’s your experience with Linux?
Linux vs. Windows: Key Differences to Consider
Thinking of trying Linux or improving your setup? Start small, stay secure, and join the conversation to share tips and learn together!
Starting an I.T. Career
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When getting into the I.T. field there are a few avenues you can take and the avenue you pick can make or break you in the profession.
Direction of IT Bible
My goal is to foster growth and learning in technology fields. I want IT Bible to grow but I want the community to be a quality resource that can help people.
Designing a Client Network with OSPF - Part 2
Sorry for the bad edit on this…. Also sorry for the delay had some claims I had to deal with.
Designing a Client Network with OSPF - Part 1
Ever wanted to make your client’s network dynamic? In this video we configure a client network for use with OSPF.
How to Install and Configure OpenVPN Server and Client for Routing (and other things)
There are many things that your own VPN can be used for, from ensuring your ISP isn’t spying on you to routing traffic from a data center to your house or even just accessing work resources. Today we’re going to talk about installing and configuring a basic OpenVPN setup.
How to add additional IPs to your OVH Linux machine
This is just a simple method for adding fail over IPs to your Linux server at OVH. This works for both Linux VPS’s and dedicated servers.
Pi-Hole Setup for Blocking Ads on Every Device
Ever wanted a way to block ads across all devices in your network? Why not try Pi-Hole.
How to install Zabbix to monitor your Homelab or Enterprise
A quick rundown of installing Zabbix to monitor your homelab or even enterprise environment.
Download & Install Proxmox VE
Ever wanted to test out a hypervisor on your own hardware, try out ProxmoxVE to empower your home lab and create your own hypervisor cluster.
How to do a basic configuration on Caddy v2 Web Server
This is a basic walkthrough on configuring Caddy v2 Web Server.
Download & Install a Linux Desktop - PopOS Style
Tired of Windows, why not download and install Linux, specifically PopOS!
How to Download and Install a Linux Desktop - Ubuntu Style
Today we are going to walk through downloading and installing Ubuntu Desktop in a virtual machine.
Microsoft Active Directory - Basic Installation
A very basic guide to installing Active Directory, sorry for the editing… I felt rushed, but I’m also starting to post on Wednesday mornings I think.
How to install Windows 11 from scratch
Lets walk through installing Windows 11 from scratch.
How to install and configure Caddy v2 Web Server
This is a basic walkthrough on installing and configuring Caddy v2 Web Server.
Whats in a Name? - Community Update
Just some ramblings of a crusty old Network Engineer. Not going to lie, this video was pretty pointless.
Installing Ubuntu Server 20.04.3
Lets walk through the process of installing Ubuntu server and the initial login.
PowerShell: Run Exe from Web
Ever needed to run an executable across many devices (maybe even spanning organizations)? Check this out if you’re newer to powershell.
How to create SSH keys for your Linux server!
Want to learn how to create SSH keys and disable password authentication on your new Linux server?
My thoughts on Barracuda RMM
Our experience in using a remote monitoring and management experience and who we switched to after loosing 100s of devices and experiencing slow page loads and lack-luster support.
Archive: Virtualization Overview
So about two months ago I started virtualizing my servers and to be honest its probably one of the best decisions I have ever made. There is nothing like saving money and space in my server room.
Archive: Proxmox VE Review
So since January I have been virtualizing all of my servers with Proxmox VE and I must say I am very happy with it.
Archive: Install Apache and Create Virtual Hosts in Ubuntu and CentOS
This guide is going to cover installing Apache2 and creating multiple virtual hosts, for different domains and / or subdomains. I will show examples in Ubuntu and CentOS. I started with a fresh install of both operating systems for this tutorial.
Archive: Goodbye Windows
So you are reading this probably because you have wondered if you should leave Windows in the dust. Personally this was an easy decision for me and I haven’t looked back.
Archive: Beginners Guide to BASH (Born Again Shell)
I will go through some of the most used commands and post screen shots of what it will look like.
Top Linux Questions Series: What is Linux?
If you are thinking of switching away from Windows or just thinking about what options you have for different Operating Systems (OS’s) you should ask yourself one question “What is Linux?”