Upgrading Server OS on RunCloud

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Upgrade all packages with sudo apt update && apt upgrade Upgrade the OS with sudo do–release–upgrade Let the upgrade finish Uncomment the lines with the repos for the following: /etc/apt/sources.list – deb [arch=amd64] http://sfo1.mirrors.digitalocean.com/mariadb/repo/10.2/ubuntu /etc/apt/sources.list.d/runcloud.list – deb [arch=amd64] https://release.runcloud.io/ bionic main If on Noble or Fwd, enable runcloud sources at/etc/apt/sources.list.d/runcloud.sources Upgrade the runcloud agent and […]

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Adding DNS Security with NextDNS

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NextDNS is a Domain Name Server that has blocking and firewall features to help keep you safe from threats on the web. This article will give 10 simple steps in securing a single device using NextDNS. Head over to NextDNS.io and click start now. On the right side, click Link IP Scroll down a bit

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Google Chrome Tidbits

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Bookmarking Pages You can easily save a page by bookmarking it. There’s a star at the top of the address bar that will light up blue when you save the bookmark. You can read more about organizing bookmarks here. Finding a Page you Saved My recommended method to finding a page you saved is simply

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Simple Internet Troubleshooting

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Reboot all equipment by unplugging and plugging back in. Does it come back online? If so, you’re good! If not, continue. Call your ISP (Cox or Centurylink) Do they have a good signal to the modem? Do they show you’re online? Have them try a reboot on their end. If they have a good signal,

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Flash Giveaway! Only TWO offers available.

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How would you like to get a little something for little effort all while bettering financials in the long run? By using the right rewards card for your spending, you can earn up to a 10% return on spending and save thousands in the long run! Ready to get: $5 cash for 3 mins of

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Your spending can create a residual income!

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Most people miss out on a return on their spending, simply by using Debit cards, checks or some other method of payment that doesn’t yield a return. People are afraid of credit card debt and high annual fees. Though with the right planning and the right cards in your wallet, you’ll always come out ahead.

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Quick Refresh: Always Remember These Tips to Improve Your Streaming Experience

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Now, more than ever, we are seeing more people cut the cord. Even where cable TV was not a mainstay, this newly added advantage comes with streaming content. Having control over what you want to watch, and when you watch it, is undoubtedly a dream come true for many. As we cross the second half

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Terminology and Knowing the Differences – The Basics

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For an audio rambling on this topic, please click here. When it comes to troubleshooting, knowing the differences between different terminologies you encounter on a regular basis can be a great help. Here are a couple of basic terms. Windows Explorer / Mac OS Finder: This is the backbone to the Windows and Mac OS

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The Fiber Switch is Awesome!

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When comparing Centurylink to Cox, I have always recommended Cox over Centurylink, unless Fiber is available.Well folks, Fiber has rolled around in my area and the switch has been made. I’ve gotta admit, it’s pretty sweet. With Cox internet, without unlimited data we were paying well over $100/month to get 940mbps download and around 40mbps

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Switching to Fiber

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I’ve always been a fan of Cox over CenturyLink. The only time I tend to recommend CL is if they have fiber. 99 percent of the complaints I see with internet are not the provider, but rather using crappy in home equipment. Don’t use the ISP equipment. Ubiquiti is my choice. I see too many

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Email Scams – Things to Look for

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Recently there have been quite a few email scams going around that can be quite dangerous if you fall for one. If you get an email from a friend asking for something. Always verify something only they would know or verify with them offline to make sure they actually requested. A common scam is

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Saving out Zip Files

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We all run into zip files from time to time. Don’t let them confuse you. They are simply a folder of files that the system treats as a single file. To extract them, we’re going to use 7Zip because it can open any kind of archive you my run into from any system. 0. If

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