Windows

9 mins0

Master Your Server Security: Change SSH Port, Configure UFW, and Use OpenSSH with PowerShell

Learn how to enhance your server security step by step: change the default SSH port, manage UFW rules, and configure OpenSSH on Windows for seamless management via PowerShell. This comprehensive guide covers everything from opening and closing essential ports to updating the OpenSSH profile for a more secure and streamlined workflow. Perfect for anyone looking to harden their server against automated attacks while maintaining accessibility.

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis
8 mins0

How a Tiny Button Saved My Sanity: Clearing FileMaker Pro Cache to Fix Connection Issues

If you’ve ever been caught in a whirlwind of frustration while troubleshooting FileMaker Pro connectivity issues, you’re not alone. Recently, I found myself on the verge of madness (let’s call it “CraZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzY”) while trying to resolve a mysterious problem where FileMaker Pro 20 and 21 clients could no longer connect to a FileMaker Server on port 5003. Meanwhile, FileMaker Pro 19 connected flawlessly. The culprit? Cached settings. The hero? A single Delete Cached Temp Files button.

Here’s the full story, along with step-by-step instructions to help you avoid the rabbit hole I fell into.

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis
126 mins0

Setting Up Let’s Encrypt SSL on Windows and Hardening Nginx with Posh-ACME and PowerShell

We’ll set up a plain Windows Server 2022 environment with NGINX and PowerShell to issue a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate using the Posh-ACME PowerShell module. This guide will ensure that your environment is ready for certificate issuance and renewal using automated and Secure DNS validation and can be used to setup Windows 10\11 also. Contents

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis
44 mins0

Setting Up Let’s Encrypt SSL on Windows and Hardening IIS with Posh-ACME and PowerShell

We’ll set up a plain Windows Server 2022 environment with IIS and PowerShell to issue a Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate using the Posh-ACME PowerShell module. This guide will ensure that your environment is ready for certificate issuance and renewal using automated and Secure DNS validation and can be used to setup Windows 10\11 also. Contents

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis
55 mins0

Setting up a Portable Local AI Environment using Llama 3.2 Vision, Docker on Linux Windows Subsystem and FileMaker for Image Recognition

This guide provides a step-by-step approach to setting up a portable AI environment using Docker on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). We’re focusing on creating a flexible setup that allows you to run large language models, such as those available with Ollama, in an offline and secure environment. This setup is particularly useful for organizations or individuals who need to work without direct internet access or who want the flexibility to move their setup between different machines.

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Dimitris Kokoutsidis
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