Proper Mac Setup
Opinion piece geared to Macintosh hardware setups. I believe this should point you in the right direction with Apple computers.
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Hi! I'm Harley
IT Technician of 9+ years turned engineer. Primary skills in Linux, Python, and PowerShell. Secondary skills in Gaming, Music, and doom-scrolling on social media.
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View all featured →2023 - A Resolution to Security Awareness
It's almost 2023, now is the time to review your security measures.
Security through Obscurity
Security through obscurity refers to the idea of obscuring or the state of being unknown as a way to protect against cyber threats.
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer is a budget-friendly alternative to Adobe Illustrator. This program is features packed and at a friendly price. The tools you know, with a one-time payment. Upgrades are included and include Windows, MacOS, and iPad.
Career
Work History
My journey through IT, from student to engineer.
2012–2016
Full Time Student
Community college, family company IT, and local car wash > detailer to sales, training for assistant manager before moving into corporate IT.
2016–2021
Full Time Technician
Campus Support Technician in education: multiple campuses, inventory, projects, semi-annual maintenance, preparing for lead technician role.
2021–2024
Desktop Engineer
International company, focused on end-user experience, scripting, automation, Apple device management, project management, and server admin.
2024–Present
IT Operations Engineer
Private sector in NYC: collaboration, scripting, networking, security, and improving end-user experiences.
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Running a Redundant Pi-Hole Setup Using Two NICs
Guide to setting up dual Pi-hole with Docker for redundant DNS ad-blocking using two NICs. Covers prerequisites, deployment via Docker Compose, customization, and optimization for resilient networks.
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Infisical: Secrets Manager
Managing secrets effectively is crucial for secure infrastructure. Infisical is a containerized solution for storing API keys, passwords, etc., securely via Docker. It offers self-hosting, simplicity, and flexibility for all project sizes.
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OhMyPosh - Custom Terminal Theme
Oh My Posh transforms your terminal with customizable, vibrant themes for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Easily install via Homebrew or winget, configure with Nerd Fonts, and enhance prompts with Git status and system info.
docker
WatchTower: Docker Management
Introduction When it comes to managing and updating Docker containers, it can often feel like a time-consuming process to keep
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Portainer: Docker Management
Portainer simplifies Docker management with a user-friendly interface, centralizing container, volume, and endpoint management. Integrates with NGINX Proxy Manager for secure subdomains and supports edge endpoints for multi-server setups.
Self-hosting Your Own Git: Gogs
Gogs offers a lightweight, self-hosted Git service using Docker for easy setup. It provides core Git features, SSH support, and webhooks, with a user-friendly interface, ideal for managing repositories without subscriptions.