I3 and studies

I have enjoyed using my old laptop with Fedora and using i3 as my window manager. I definitely forgot a lot but having the computer really do only so much helps me focus more so I don’t get distracted. Also the battery lasts longer as I just have Firefox and my terminal open. In Firefox I have added the extension called Vimium so I can navigate faster witout using the mouse....

April 2, 2024 · 1 min

Building off of layers

In studding the OSI model layers, I am reminded of straw bale construction and plastering in layers. I am re-learning from my notes for the Network+ exam and it appears to make more sense this second time around. I also cant wait to re-learn straw bale construction and plastering. I think this second hands on workshop will be great. Speaking of relearning, I am enjoying Fedora 39 on by Dell laptop using i3....

April 1, 2024 · 2 min

Learning tech skills

A lot of what I do is learn abstractly about tech and but then in the field have to remember how to use it. For example, I have been learning about switches and ports, but had to remember quickly the stuff about switches to be able to re-learn how to find ports on a NVR. I now know how to find video feeds from the NVR after having more time to take time and get familiar with the NVR....

March 28, 2024 · 2 min

Hour Study Time

Trying out something new to get the Network Plus study material done from Testout. Going to study from 4 to 5 pm everyday! Today got innturruped a bit but it was actually really good to study. I was also able take some notes. I probably didnt get as much video watching done as I would have liked but it felt really good to have the time set asde. I am looking forward to this and hope to get alot done....

March 26, 2024 · 2 min

Grep skills

I am enjoying my new Networking course from Cisco Skills for All. Its free and I think its good so far. I was taking notes when I wanted to make ASCII art box around the tile and I knew I made a blog post about it… So I looked up the blog post and re-read my instructions but I saw !! instead of !. So I needed to edit the ....

March 21, 2024 · 1 min