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The Ultimate Backup Constitution with rclone

We, the guardians of data, in order to form a more perfect system against catastrophic data loss, establish this constitution. In a world where digital assets are the lifeblood of our work, a casual, “I’ll do it later” approach to backups is not just negligent—it’s a recipe for disaster. We need a system, a set of unbreakable laws to govern our data’s safety and resilience. This isn’t just another tutorial; this is a declaration of data independence from hardware failure, accidental deletion, and ransomware. Our chosen tool to enforce these laws? rclone. ⚙️ ...

October 20, 2025 · 10 min · Murat Kurkoglu
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Digital Chaos to Zen Clarity: How I Rebuilt My Life with the P.A.R.A. Method

Digital Chaos to Zen Clarity: How I Rebuilt My Life with the P.A.R.A. Method Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of digital information? Endless browser tabs, scattered notes, project files lost in a maze of nested folders, and a constant, low-level anxiety that you’ve forgotten something important. For years, this was my reality. My digital life was a chaotic mess of good intentions and failed systems. I tried everything: complex folder structures, countless note-taking apps, and strict naming conventions. They all collapsed under their own weight. ...

October 20, 2025 · 8 min · Murat Kurkoglu
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Forget Your Desktop: The Philosophy of My Minimalist Arch + Sway System

Forget Your Desktop: The Philosophy of My Minimalist Arch + Sway System Your computer is your most important tool. But is it working for you, or are you working for it? For years, I felt trapped in a digital world designed by others. Bloated operating systems, constant notifications, and graphical interfaces that valued flashy animations over raw efficiency. I was a passive user in a system I didn’t control. This is the story of how I stopped being a user and became an architect, by building a minimalist workstation with Arch Linux and Sway. ...

October 19, 2025 · 8 min · Murat Kurkoglu
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Start a Cybersecurity Career Without a Degree

You don’t need a computer science degree to break into cybersecurity. Here’s how to launch your career using real-world skills, certifications, and strategic focus.

October 9, 2025 · 2 min · orioninsist
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Your First Step in Cybersecurity: SOC and Certifications

Are you looking to start a career in cybersecurity? This guide covers the SOC Analyst role, a key entry point, and the most popular certifications to kickstart your journey.

September 8, 2025 · 2 min · Orioninsist
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Common Cyber Attack Types: Phishing, Malware, and DDoS

The Next Step in Your Cybersecurity Journey In our last post, we discussed the CIA Triad, the foundation of cybersecurity. Now, we’ll examine how these fundamental principles are violated by the most common types of cyber attacks. Just as a security guard knows where threats can come from, understanding our enemies in the digital world is the first step to protecting ourselves. 1. Phishing: The Most Common Form of Social Engineering Phishing is a social engineering tactic where cyber attackers try to trick you into revealing personal information (passwords, credit card numbers, etc.) through deceptive emails, messages, or websites. ...

September 7, 2025 · 2 min · Orioninsist