Autorun is a feature of the Windows operating system that will open a certain file or a run a certain program automatically as soon as a removable media (CD-ROM, DVD, USB, floppy drive, etc.) is inserted. If the removable media contains malicious content, it could also be executed using the autorun feature. Industry best practices are to turn off the autorun feature on … [Read more...]
Systems Administration & Help Desk Topics
Hardware and operating systems like Windows, Unix, Linux, BSD, Apple and everything else you can think of in-between.
How to configure NTP on Linux Redhat or Centos
So you want to know how to install and configure NTP on you CentOS Fedora Linux server to synchronize the system clock? … [Read more...]
Amazon Best Deals Script
This Amazon deal finder script is really nothing more than an HTML form that formats the search query in a way that allows you to search Amazon for deals based on just about every search option Amazon gives you. Another great way to save buck with Amazon is to sign up for Amazon Prime. You Get unlimited Free Two Day Shipping from Amazon. If you have products to sell online … [Read more...]
Logwatch, a customizable log analysis system
Logwatch is a customizable log analysis system. Logwatch parses through your system's logs for a given period of time and creates a report analyzing areas that you specify, in as much detail as you require. Logwatch is easy to use and will work right out of the package on most systems. … [Read more...]
Linux Proxy Server Configuration squid
Linux Proxy Server Configuration. Squid is an internet proxy server built for Linux OSX that can be used within a LAN to distribute an internet connection to all the computers within the network. One central computer is connected to the internet and with squid running acts as a proxy server and firewall to the internet. As a proxy server it has the capabilities to log all user … [Read more...]