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....
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....
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....
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....
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 ....