Here are our GoPro flyaround videos, straight from our YouTube channel.
Apache HTTP Security Headers for an A+ Rating (WordPress .htaccess)
I went down an interesting rabbit hole after finding securityheaders.com and hstspreload.org. To get an A+ rating for my blog, I worked through all of their suggestions. I won’t detail each one, but below is the set of HTTP security headers I’ve landed on that works for my WordPress site.
Add These Headers to .htaccess
Add the following to the .htaccess file on your Apache web server (the mod_headers module must be enabled). Replace yoursite.com with your own domain.
Header set Content-Security-Policy "upgrade-insecure-requests"
Header set Strict-Transport-Security "max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"
Header set X-Xss-Protection "1; mode=block"
Header set Referrer-Policy "strict-origin"
Header set Permissions-Policy "geolocation=self"
Header set Access-Control-Allow-Origin "https://*yoursite.com*"
Header set Cross-Origin-Embedder-Policy "unsafe-none"
Header set Cross-Origin-Opener-Policy "unsafe-none"
Header set Cross-Origin-Resource-Policy "same-site"After saving the file, rescan your site at securityheaders.com to confirm the grade. Related: Apache reverse proxy configuration and configuring Apache mod_rewrite.
Holiday Phishing Scams: How to Spot Fake Calls and Emails
I can’t stress enough how important it is to stay vigilant over the next few months. Holiday events and social engagements will keep you distracted, and scammers count on that.
If it hasn’t started already, you’ll be bombarded with scam phone calls and emails. Please, do not respond to them. Mark them as spam or phishing, and delete them.
Scam Phone Calls
The latest phone scams are after your Social Security number, Medicaid information and credit card details. The caller usually gives a common, friendly first name like “Robin” or “John.” Hang up immediately.
Fake Invoice Emails
A common email scam looks like someone “replying” to a message and BCC’ing you with a short note like “what’s this?” or “what is this?”, with an invoice below asking for payment. Mark it as spam and delete it.
There are many variations on this theme, but they all want the same thing: your money and your personal information, which they then use to trick other people out of theirs.
Change Your Password Manager Passwords
If you use a password manager like LastPass, I strongly urge you to change all of your passwords and keep them in a different password manager, or in a notebook stored somewhere safe in your home.
Hacking is serious business, with serious consequences for anyone who isn’t careful. It’s up to every one of us to keep our organization safe.
Database CI/CD with Bitbucket, Jenkins, Octopus Deploy, Redgate and Visual Studio
The PDF below is my end-to-end documentation of a database CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous delivery) workflow. It follows a database change from Visual Studio and Redgate, through source control in Bitbucket, into a Jenkins build, and on to deployment with Octopus Deploy.
I hope it helps anyone who gets stuck the way I did while setting this up. For more on the build side, see my Jenkins NuGet package build script and multi-project build scripts for Jenkins.
Discover Palacios, Texas: Your Perfect Gulf Coast Getaway 🌊
Escape to the serene shores of Palacios, Texas, and enjoy the ultimate coastal retreat, just a short drive from the vibrant cities of Austin, Houston and San Antonio. 🏖️
🏝️ Embrace Nature’s Beauty
Palacios offers sandy beaches, gently lapping waves and breathtaking views of the bay. Whether you’re a beachcomber, a water sports enthusiast or a nature lover, this coastal haven has something for everyone.
🎉 Rich Cultural Heritage
Immerse yourself in the traditions of Palacios. The town’s diverse community welcomes visitors with open arms and shares its heritage through local festivals, museums and historical landmarks.
🦐 Savor Gulf Coast Seafood
Treat yourself to Palacios’ seafood, from succulent Gulf shrimp to mouthwatering oysters. You’ll leave craving more.
🛍️ Shop and Explore
Stroll through the charming downtown, with its unique shops, boutiques and art galleries. Find hidden treasures, souvenirs and local crafts to remember your visit.
🎣 Fishing, Boating and Outdoor Adventures
Fish the bountiful waters, go boating on the bay, or spot marine wildlife. Palacios has plenty of outdoor activities to make unforgettable memories.
🎵 Community Events
Join in the music festivals, seafood feasts and cultural celebrations, and enjoy the warm hospitality and friendly atmosphere that define this coastal town.
🚗 Your Gateway to the Texas Coast
Conveniently located near Austin, Houston and San Antonio, Palacios is a perfect weekend escape or a relaxing vacation spot for city dwellers and travelers alike.
Discover the hidden gem of the Texas Gulf Coast and start planning your coastal adventure today. Visit the City of Palacios website, stop by our favorite shop, Wananavu Outfitters, and stay with us at Camp Wananavu.
#VisitPalacios #CoastalEscape #TexasGem
Camp Wananavu: Our Airbnb Stay in Palacios, Texas
Planning a trip to the Texas Gulf Coast? Stay at Camp Wananavu, our Airbnb in Palacios, Texas. Book Camp Wananavu on Airbnb.
While you’re in Palacios, check out Wananavu Outfitters. They’re totally awesome!
New to the area? Read our guide to discovering Palacios, Texas.
How to Build a PiAware FlightAware ADS-B Receiver on a Raspberry Pi
PiAware is FlightAware’s software for turning a Raspberry Pi into an ADS-B receiver that tracks nearby aircraft and feeds the data to FlightAware. Here’s what I used to build mine.
Parts List
- Nooelec Dual-Band NESDR Nano 3 Premium ADS-B bundle (978 MHz UAT and 1090 MHz 1090ES) for Stratux, Avare, ForeFlight, FlightAware and other applications. Includes 2 SDRs, 4 antennas and 5 adapters.
- Nooelec omnidirectional 7 dBi ADS-B antenna: a 23″ weatherproof outdoor fiberglass antenna with a female N-connector, 10 m RG58 extension cable with SMA connector, and mounting hardware. 1090 MHz center frequency.
Install PiAware
Once you have the parts together, you have two options:
- Download the ready-made SD card image: PiAware SD card image 5.0.
- Install it by hand on an existing Raspberry Pi OS: follow FlightAware’s PiAware install guide.
I installed it by hand, since the Pi I used also hosts this website. Related: enabling SNMP on a Raspberry Pi.
Happy New Year 2021! Using app_offline.htm for ASP.NET Maintenance Pages
Greetings, 2021! I’m in the middle of a software deployment right now, hoping adoption goes well and that everyone enjoys using the application.
Quick Tip: app_offline.htm
Here’s a basic tool I just learned: place an app_offline.htm file in the root of an ASP.NET application (ASP.NET 2.0 or later) to quickly let users know the page, or the whole app, is down for maintenance. Download my sample file below.
How to Enable SNMP on a Raspberry Pi (snmpd Setup)
Here’s how to enable SNMP on a Raspberry Pi so your monitoring system can poll it.
1. Install snmpd
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade -y
sudo apt-get install snmpd -y
sudo apt-get install snmp -y2. Edit snmpd.conf
To get it running, edit the configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/snmp/snmpd.confFirst, comment out this line so the agent doesn’t listen only on localhost:
#agentAddress udp:127.0.0.1:161Below the line #agentAddress udp:161,udp6:[::1]:161, add:
agentAddress udp:161Then, below the line rocommunity public localhost, add a read-only community for your network (replace the subnet with your own):
rocommunity public 190.0.10.0/243. Restart the Service
sudo service snmpd restartRelated: enabling SNMP on VMware ESXi 6.5.
How to Install the Check_MK Agent on Debian Linux
Installing the Check_MK agent on Debian Linux takes just two steps. Replace %yourcheck_mk_server% with the address of your Check_MK server.
1. Install xinetd
The Check_MK agent requires xinetd:
apt-get install xinetd2. Download and Install the Agent Package
Download the latest Check_MK agent installer from your Check_MK site and install it:
cd /tmp/
wget http://%yourcheck_mk_server%/download/check-mk-agent_***.deb
dpkg -i check*On Red Hat or CentOS instead? See installing the Check_MK agent on Red Hat Linux.