It’s all geek to me
Practical notes, deep dives, fixes and experiments across infrastructure, cloud, security, networking, automation and the rest of the technology rabbit hole.
$ whoami
isageek
$ cat /etc/interests
cybersecurity · itgeek · backup & resilience · microsoft & cloud · storage
$ echo "It’s all geek to me"
Sure is upgrading former Airtel mobile sites across Jersey while beginning its 3G retirement. The immediate issue for businesses is not 5G: it is checking older SIM-connected equipment, voice settings and mobile failover plans.
AWS AI is a portfolio rather than a single product. This guide explains where Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker AI, Amazon Q and specialist services fit, and how to choose between foundation models, machine learning platforms, assistants and managed APIs.
Mirage2FA phishing infrastructure shows how criminals can relay a genuine Microsoft 365 sign-in, capture the resulting session and retain access after MFA. Defending against it requires phishing-resistant authentication and stronger session controls.
Disney attractions rely on animatronics, ride vehicles, sensors, practical effects and show-control systems. Their real achievement is not technical spectacle, but making movement, timing and physical environments feel inseparable from the story.
AWS AI is a portfolio rather than a single product. This guide explains where Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker AI, Amazon Q and specialist services fit, and how to choose between foundation models, machine learning platforms, assistants and managed APIs.
A newer Microsoft Defender security intelligence update appears to restore failed scans on affected Windows PCs, highlighting why rapidly delivered endpoint-protection updates need monitoring, staged deployment and clear recovery procedures.
From 30 July 2026, Jersey will share limited identity data (name, address and date of birth) with Experian and Equifax. Islanders can opt out online via services.gov.je, but it won’t automatically erase records already held.
Choosing between VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, and HPE Morpheus in 2026 isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a question of long-term value versus cost, flexibility, and control. In this head-to-head comparison, we break down how each platform stacks up so you can decide which solution truly fits your infrastructure and budget.
A newer Microsoft Defender security intelligence update appears to restore failed scans on affected Windows PCs, highlighting why rapidly delivered endpoint-protection updates need monitoring, staged deployment and clear recovery procedures.
Proxmox VE 9 is a meaningful release for enterprise virtualisation, but it is not a free lunch. Before you migrate, check storage behaviour, cluster compatibility, backup integration, firmware, and whether your operational model fits a Debian-based platform with a faster-moving release cadence.
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