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Bible Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2026/05/moving-back-to-roots/ Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2026/05/moving-back-to-roots/ It’s been a long time coming but I think it’s time we move back to our roots. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/06/sweat-smarter-not-harder-the-rise-of-emerging-fitness-tech-and-your-home-lab/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/06/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/why-small-businesses-lean-on-managed-service-providers/ Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/from-blueprint-to-gigabit/ Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/getting-started-with-linux-as-a-server-10-basic-commands-you-need-to-know/ Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/homelabbing-for-beginners-break-things-learn-things-and-have-fun/ Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/how-is-ai-boosting-productivity-and-innovation-at-work/ Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/master-microsoft-365-security-with-these-top-conditional-access-policies/ Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/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! https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/how-us-tariffs-are-reshaping-the-tech-landscape/ Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/linux-vs-windows-key-differences-to-consider/ Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/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! https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/why-network-administrators-should-give-linux-a-try/ Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/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? https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/unlocking-the-power-of-voice-convert-recordings-to-text-on-android/ Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/unlocking-the-power-of-voice-convert-recordings-to-text-on-android/ Learn how to easily convert voice recordings to text on your Android device with various apps and tools. Discover methods using Live Transcribe, Gboard, and more. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/navigating-a-tech-career-transition-after-30-essential-tips-for-success/ Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/navigating-a-tech-career-transition-after-30-essential-tips-for-success/ Explore essential tips for starting a tech career after 30, including building skills, networking, and addressing ageism in the industry. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/microsoft-ceo-highlights-windows-10s-decline-and-windows-11s-bright-future/ Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/microsoft-ceo-highlights-windows-10s-decline-and-windows-11s-bright-future/ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the decline of Windows 10 and the rise of Windows 11, urging users to upgrade before support ends in 2025. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/microsoft-windows-11-24h2-update-now-available-for-all-users/ Sat, 03 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/microsoft-windows-11-24h2-update-now-available-for-all-users/ Microsoft has announced the availability of the Windows 11 24H2 update for all eligible users, featuring new enhancements and improvements despite some ongoing compatibility issues. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/exploring-the-future-of-microsoft-innovations-in-ai-cloud-computing-and-productivity-tools/ Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/05/exploring-the-future-of-microsoft-innovations-in-ai-cloud-computing-and-productivity-tools/ Discover how Microsoft is shaping the future with AI, cloud innovations, and productivity tools for modern enterprises. https://itbible.org/blog/2025/04/beyond-patching-the-hidden-risks-of-fortinet-firewalls/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2025/04/beyond-patching-the-hidden-risks-of-fortinet-firewalls/ A recent security breach in Fortinet firewalls reveals the inadequacy of relying solely on patching for cybersecurity. Discover the implications and necessary remediation steps. https://itbible.org/blog/2024/10/stealthy-new-malware-targets-linux-servers-the-rise-of-perfctl/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2024/10/stealthy-new-malware-targets-linux-servers-the-rise-of-perfctl/ Discover the rise of Perfctl malware targeting Linux servers, exploiting vulnerabilities for cryptomining and proxyjacking. Learn about its evasion techniques and mitigation strategies. https://itbible.org/blog/2023/08/starting-it-career/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2023/08/starting-it-career/ 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. https://itbible.org/blog/2023/08/direction-of-it-bible/ Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2023/08/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2024/07/openssh-vulnerability-poses-major-threat-to-millions-of-linux-systems/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2024/07/openssh-vulnerability-poses-major-threat-to-millions-of-linux-systems/ A critical vulnerability in OpenSSH threatens millions of Linux systems, allowing remote code execution with root privileges. Immediate action is required to mitigate risks. https://itbible.org/videos/2022/12/designing-a-client-network-with-ospf-part-2/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2022/12/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. https://itbible.org/videos/2022/11/designing-a-client-network-with-ospf-part-1/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2022/11/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. https://itbible.org/videos/2022/11/how-to-install-and-configure-openvpn-server-and-client-for-routing-and-other-things/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2022/11/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. https://itbible.org/videos/2022/11/how-to-add-additional-ips-to-your-ovh-linux-machine/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2022/11/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. https://itbible.org/videos/2022/10/pi-hole-setup-for-blocking-ads-on-every-device/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2022/10/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. https://itbible.org/videos/2022/10/download-install-proxmox-ve/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2022/10/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. https://itbible.org/videos/2022/10/how-to-install-zabbix-to-monitor-your-homelab-or-enterprise/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2022/10/how-to-install-zabbix-to-monitor-your-homelab-or-enterprise/ A quick rundown of installing Zabbix to monitor your homelab or even enterprise environment. https://itbible.org/videos/2022/10/how-to-do-a-basic-configuration-on-caddy-v2-web-server/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2022/10/how-to-do-a-basic-configuration-on-caddy-v2-web-server/ This is a basic walkthrough on configuring Caddy v2 Web Server. https://itbible.org/videos/2022/01/download-install-a-linux-desktop-popos-style/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2022/01/download-install-a-linux-desktop-popos-style/ Tired of Windows, why not download and install Linux, specifically PopOS! https://itbible.org/videos/2022/01/how-to-download-and-install-a-linux-desktop-ubuntu-style/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2022/01/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. https://itbible.org/videos/2021/12/how-to-install-windows-11-from-scratch/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2021/12/how-to-install-windows-11-from-scratch/ Lets walk through installing Windows 11 from scratch. https://itbible.org/videos/2021/12/microsoft-active-directory-basic-installation/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2021/12/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. https://itbible.org/videos/2021/12/how-to-install-and-configure-caddy-v2-web-server/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2021/12/how-to-install-and-configure-caddy-v2-web-server/ This is a basic walkthrough on installing and configuring Caddy v2 Web Server. https://itbible.org/videos/2021/12/whats-in-a-name-community-update/ Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2021/12/whats-in-a-name-community-update/ Just some ramblings of a crusty old Network Engineer. Not going to lie, this video was pretty pointless. https://itbible.org/videos/2021/11/installing-ubuntu-server-20-04-3/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2021/11/installing-ubuntu-server-20-04-3/ Lets walk through the process of installing Ubuntu server and the initial login. https://itbible.org/videos/2021/12/how-to-create-ssh-keys-for-your-linux-server/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/videos/2021/12/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? https://itbible.org/blog/2021/10/powershell-run-exe-from-web/ Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2021/10/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2021/09/my-thoughts-on-barracuda-rmm/ Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2021/09/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2015/07/archive-beginners-guide-to-bash-born-again-shell/ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2015/07/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2015/07/archive-goodbye-windows/ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2015/07/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2015/07/archive-install-apache-and-create-virtual-hosts-in-ubuntu-and-centos/ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2015/07/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2015/07/archive-proxmox-ve-review/ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2015/07/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2015/07/archive-virtualization-overview/ Sun, 19 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2015/07/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. https://itbible.org/blog/2015/01/top-linux-questions-series-what-is-linux/ Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/blog/2015/01/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?” https://itbible.org/about/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/about/ https://itbible.org/contribute/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 https://itbible.org/contribute/