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Cooper Reagan

Network and security specialist focused on VPN protocols, proxies and server hardening. Cooper spends his days breaking and fixing tunneling setups (WireGuard, V2Ray, Xray) so readers can follow battle-tested configurations instead of guesswork.

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How to enable wifi adapter in kali linux

How to enable wifi adapter in kali linux

What you will read?1 Step 1: Check If WiFi Adapter is Detected2 Step 2: Update & Install Drivers3 Step 3: Enable WiFi via rfkill4 Step 4: Check NetworkManager Status5 Step 5: Using USB WiFi in VirtualBox or VMware?6 Bonus: Manual Interface Activation Kali Linux is a powerful distro for penetration testing, but sometimes simple things…

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How do I find Active Directory in Linux?

How do I find Active Directory in Linux?

What you will read?1 Step 1: Discover Domain Controllers with dig2 Step 2: Check Domain Reachability with ping and nmap3 Step 3: Query Active Directory via ldapsearch4 Step 4: Join Linux to the Domain (Optional but Useful)5 Step 5: Using wbinfo and getent After Joining If you’re a Linux user operating in a hybrid environment…

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How to make a script run at startup linux?

How to make a script run at startup linux?

What you will read?1 Method 1: Using Systemd2 Method 2: Using Cron Jobs3 Method 3: Using rc.local4 Conclusion If you’re managing a Linux server or desktop environment, you might find yourself needing to run specific scripts automatically at startup. Whether it’s for setting up your environment, starting services, or running maintenance tasks, automating these processes…

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how to install ssl certificate in windows server

how to install ssl certificate in windows server

What you will read?1 Step 1 – Convert your certificate to PFX format2 Step 2 – Import the SSL certificate into Windows Server3 Step 3 – Assign the certificate to your website in IIS4 Step 4 – Restart IIS and verify your SSL certificate Securing your website with an SSL certificate is no longer optional.…

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How to change dns in linux command line

How to change dns in linux command line

What you will read?1 Open the Terminal2 Check Current DNS Settings3 Backup the Current Configuration4 Edit the resolv.conf File5 Restart Network Services6 Verify the Changes7 Testing Your DNS Configuration Changing the DNS settings on your Linux system can be a straightforward process, especially when you do it through the command line. Whether you want to…

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Uninstalling Plex Media Server on Ubuntu server

Uninstalling Plex Media Server on Ubuntu server

What you will read?1 Prerequisites2 Step 1: Stop the Plex Media Server3 Step 2: Uninstall Plex Media Server4 Step 3: Remove Additional Files5 Step 4: Clean Up Dependencies6 Step 5: Verify Uninstallation7 Conclusion If you’ve decided to part ways with Plex Media Server on your Ubuntu server, whether due to a change in preference or…

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How to Change Password on Ubuntu 24.10

How to Change Password on Ubuntu 24.10

What you will read?1 Changing Your Password in the Terminal2 Changing the Password for Another User3 Changing Passwords Using GUI4 Conclusion Changing your password on Ubuntu 24.10 is a straightforward process that enhances your system’s security. Whether you want to update your password for security reasons or simply forgot it, this guide will walk you…

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Configuring the Firewall for Plex Access on ubuntu server

Configuring the Firewall for Plex Access on ubuntu server

What you will read?1 Check Your Firewall Status2 Allow Plex Ports3 Verify Your Firewall Rules4 Testing Plex Access5 Advanced Configuration (Optional) If you’re a media enthusiast, you probably know that Plex is one of the best tools for organizing and streaming your media library. However, for your Plex server to be accessible from outside your…

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How to close terminal without killing process?

How to close terminal without killing process?

What you will read?1 Method 1: Using nohup2 Method 2: Using screen3 Method 3: Using tmux4 Method 4: Using disown When working in a terminal, you may find yourself in situations where you need to close the terminal window but want to keep the running processes active. This can be especially important when you’re running long scripts or processes…

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