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Background As Telstra MBRS portal is a legacy system and has no update for handling a modern browser and Internet Explorer has been decommissioning for a while now, it is a challenge to download the bill file using non-IE browsers. The issue is that when you click the download, a message pops up quickly and […]
Background As work-from-home increased since the Covid, securing the small office home office (SOHO) network is quite challenging. Solution Firstly, we get the public IP of the network that we would like to test via IPChicken. Easy Test The quick and free solution is to use the tools from PennTest Tool. On their home page, […]
Background We have been following one of YouTube’s IT security channels, and they mentioned Zero Day in relation to Microsoft Office (Follina). After researching this, we found that the vulnerability is actually related to Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool. The detail of the attack is mentioned on this – https://doublepulsar.com/follina-a-microsoft-office-code-execution-vulnerability-1a47fce5629e Temporary Solution According to Microsoft Blog, […]
Background Over time, we use multiple VPN products such as ExpressVPN and IPVanish and they are excellent products. But then we found that it’s underutilised so we decided to find alternative but cost-effective. We found OpenVPN which is open-source. Since we have multiple virtual machines in the clouds, we decided to explore and install this […]
Who is Jack Ma Jack Ma Yun is a Chinese business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group, a multinational technology conglomerate. In addition, he co-founded Yunfeng Capital, a private equity firm. Ma is a strong proponent of an open and market-driven economy. See: Wikipedia
Background We are getting used to the Remote and Monitoring Management (RMM) portal and looking at the information for the device is quite simple. However, some specific information is not available and the only way to get is by remoting to the machine. Sometimes the user at the other end is busy so not be […]
Background As configured more routers on-site either in the office or home-office environment, we started to compile on how to harden the router for protection from hackers or attackers. Router hardening is an IT security term that essentially means locking it down for maximum security. Solution Many router brands are available in the market such […]
Background As I wrote the blog – A Complete Setup Guide for Contabo VPS Ubuntu 20.04 with preinstalled Webmin + LAMP previously, my next step is to harden this server from the attackers. We also started using more internal cloud-based applications to host our website and applications. We compiled a blog post about how to […]
Background We’ve been using Microsoft 365 (aka Office 365) since 2009 and we never missed the redeeming Microsoft 365 product key from our Microsoft Partner program (Microsoft Action Pack Subscription, Silver Membership, or Golf Membership). Unfortunately, we missed by a day to redeem this and all procedure that we usually follow is out of the […]
Background As dealing with a standard corporate 3 years onsite warranty on all laptops/desktops, the client has a corporate policy change that needs to implement. We need to extend to have 5 years on-site warranty in total. The challenge is that with HP you can not just purchase any time like Dell. Solution HP Support […]
Background When the original PDF document is converted using any third-party application like DocuSign for the filing system, the PDF content is not searchable anymore. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is not able to search any text. To make it searchable, you need to have an Adobe Acrobat Professional. Steps Open the Adobe Acrobat Professional. Click […]
Background I have always wanted to create a crypto coin/token. I am curious how people create this. After exploring, turn out the easy one is to create a token instead of a coin. What is the difference between these two? The main difference is that creating a coin is like creating a framework which is […]
The Environment Kali Linux Virtual Machine (VM) running on Windows 11 Hyper-V Challenge Not be able to figure out in the Hyper-V or in the Kali itself to change the current resolution. The default is very small. Solution Log in to Kali virtual machine. Run the command line: It pops up: Scroll down until finding […]
Having a quick cheat sheet is quite handy. Manual See the manual for command: User To find the current user: To change the password: To switch users: To add a user: /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow To run as a sudo admin: Directory/File To find the current working directory: To change directory: Use single tab Use double tab […]
Environment These are the current environment: Custom PC machine with AMD Chip and Gigabyte motherboard. Microsoft Windows 11. Kali Linux Open up a browser and go to https://kali.org On the top navigation, click the Get Kali option. Select the Bare Metal option below. Ensure to the iso download the 64-bit Installer option. Hardware Virtualisation Need […]
As Windows 11 came out around October 2021 and as an IT professional, we are very reluctant to implement this into production as yet, usually, we wait till 1 year or so. However, we love the new thing and love to try them out. So we decided to test on our spare machines. The Environment […]
We found this issue where the indexing keeps rebuilding every now and then. This caused the Outlook search to stop working as well as the Unread/Read tab. Usually, the Event Viewer is a good start for pointing out the index/search issue. This time, however, we could not pinpoint the exact issue on this as the […]
As managing many Dewacorpian websites, creating a favicon is quite tedious especially if you go to a design phase via photoshop and then convert to a .ico logo. Solution – How to create a favicon In my case, our logos are simple and just straight writing and has no special icon or anything. Therefore, you […]
This blog explains how force-close an app on your Apple TV that’s giving you an issue by force-closing the app, which can solve the problem. Solution – How to Force-Close You need to force-quit an app if it is not responding. To perform this action: On the Apple TV remote, double-tap the Home button to show […]
[Last updated: 2021-12-25] As I’m starting to follow this cryptocurrency in particular Cardano (ADA), I found a lot of questions that I did not know. So, I did some research as well as participated on Reddit to get some answers. Questions and Answers Here are some questions and will update this regularly. What is Cardano […]
[Last updated: 2022-01-18] Just to be clear, you are not mining the Cardano (ADA) coin directly. You use another cryptocurrency to mine via the Unminable.com website and then payout with Cardano (ADA) coin. I assume that you know the basic information about the Cardano (ADA) coin itself. If you don’t, please check out this post […]
We’ve researched this for a while – a monitor arm desk mount that can pu the second monitor on top one. Finally, we found it, unboxed and setup. We used it on our production environment. Love this gadget? Love to use this at home, home office or work with easy and not use so much […]
Windows 10 now comes with two browsers, the old Internet Explorer and the Edge browser, which is a newer generation chromium-based browser. The Internet Explorer is supported until 2023. Obviously, Edge is Microsoft’s favourite and will update periodically for security improvements. Internet Explorer sometimes struggles to correctly load dynamic web content with newer technologies. That’s […]
The Challenge For the last couple days, we are trying to access the ClickBank Marketplace and it keeps asking the login all the time. We raised this to ClickBank support and still no answer yet. Here’s how to replicate the issue: Go to https://clickbank.com Click the Login button. Enter the email address and password. Click […]
Originally published at https://dewalist.com by Dewalist Insight Team on May 20, 2023. The gig economy has increased in recent years, with more people opting for freelance work instead of traditional employment. While the gig economy has provided flexibility and new opportunities for some, it has also raised concerns about job security and benefits. This article will explore […]
Robots have traditionally been associated with heavy machinery, assembly lines, and manufacturing processes. However, the advancement of technology has given rise to a new breed of robots known as collaborative robots, or cobots. These robots are revolutionising industries by working safely and efficiently alongside humans. What are Collaborative Robots? Unlike traditional ones confined to cages […]
“The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security” by Kevin D. Mitnick and William L. Simon is a gripping exploration of the vulnerabilities within the complex realm of cybersecurity. This masterfully written book delves into the human factor, unravelling how people can be manipulated, tricked, and exploited to compromise even the most sophisticated […]
Exploiting human psychology, social engineering is a cunning tactic used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information or compromising cybersecurity. This deceptive technique capitalises on behavioral vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorised access to confidential data, systems, or networks. This blog explores the multifaceted aspects of social engineering and its significant impact on cybersecurity. Understanding Social […]
In the not-so-distant future, the world has become a bleak and desolate place. Economic and environmental crises have plunged society into chaos, leaving humanity yearning to escape their harsh reality. In this world, Ernest Cline’s “Ready Player One” unfolds a captivating tale that seamlessly blends elements of science fiction, adventure, and nostalgia. The story centres […]
The growing popularity of metaverse environments has opened up new avenues for various industries, and mental health support and therapy services are no exception. In this article, we will explore the potential of metaverse environments in providing effective and accessible mental health care. We will discuss the benefits, challenges, and various approaches to ensure the […]
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have gained significant popularity over the past few years due to their ability to deliver a reliable and seamless user experience, both online and offline. These applications leverage modern web capabilities to offer users an app-like experience directly through a web browser, eliminating the need for installation or updates. In this […]
Martin is a profound exploration into the art of writing maintainable and efficient software. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for developers, offering valuable insights into the principles and practices that contribute to creating clean, readable, and elegant code. At its core, the book emphasises the importance of writing code that works and is […]
In today’s fast-paced world, creativity is a highly sought-after skill. Whether you are an artist, designer, writer, or entrepreneur, having the right tech tools can significantly enhance your creative process. Amazon, a popular online marketplace, offers many innovative and efficient tech tools to help unleash creativity. In this guide, we will explore some of the […]
Gamification has become a popular and effective strategy to enhance user engagement in various digital platforms. By incorporating game elements into non-game contexts, businesses and organisations have been able to captivate and motivate users in ways that traditional methods often fail to accomplish. In this article, we will delve into the role of gamification in […]
