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  • SSH – Make Sure Our Server Is Secure And Create A Key For SSH.

    If you are looking to remote your server from home, you can, but you cannot simply install OpenSSH with a password, which is very insecure. I strongly recommend using type Ed25519 ssh, which is the most secure and fast access to ssh. I recommend checking out this website. Follow the instructions on the red hat website to protect your Linux Server. These answers are the most accurate. Or here is my config for server ssh I made.

    But first, we must generate the ed25519 key for our SSH or SFTP access.

    1. Download Putty
    2. open program on Windows PC putty gen (Putty Key Generator)
    3. select EdDSA then select Ed25519 then generate
    4. Please generate some random by moving the mouse over the blank area on puTTygen (Putty Key Generator).
    5. After you generate, you can modify key comment and key passphrase
    6. Go over your server, type the command to modify authorized_keys – “nano ~/.ssh/authorized_keys” then add your Public Key from your puTTygen (Putty Key Generator) on your Windows pc copy these to Your Linux Server.
    7. Save authorized_keys, then restart ssh services.

    The server can still be accessed with a password, so we must proceed with the server Linux SSH configuration and generate the file richardprofile.conf or whatevername.conf. The SSH path is /etc/ssh/sshd_config/sshd_config.d/richardprofile.conf.

    Port 22
PermitEmptyPasswords no
PermitRootLogin no
PubkeyAuthentication yes
PasswordAuthentication no
PermitEmptyPasswords no
ClientAliveInterval 60
ClientAliveCountMax 3

    Save the configuration file and then restart ssh. Currently, you are 100% safe because we will set up fail ban to block certain IP addresses so that our network doesn’t get too busy.

    These are great, and I plan to make a banner in ssh soon.

  • Remembering Simba Jr.: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Beloved Cat and His Impact on Our Family

    On October 25th, 2023 at 11am, it rained a lot. The rain was terrible and heavy, like gravy, splashing on water and mud. My cat Simba Jr. passed away on the highway on Mountain Highway E. unfortunate to see body abuse… roadkill. It is hard to explain.

    My Story:

    On July 2, 2021, during our stay at Mineral Lake, we adopted Simba Jr. At the time, the RV park was about to close because of an upgrade project, and we found ourselves facing eviction. During this transition, a gentleman approached us, drawn by our unique situation, and expressed both admiration and an interest in adopting Simba Jr.

    As I observed their interaction, I sensed a strong connection between him and Simba Jr. Simba quickly established himself as the king of our motor home. He watched over the children and remained protective, but would sometimes wander off, searching for other cats and, as nature calls, new adventures. I apologize to my neighbors for his antics—I try to prevent him from fathering more kittens, but that seems to be his calling in life. He’s quite the robust character!

    Simba Jr. is a true warrior; he’s always by my side through moments of anger, sadness, happiness, and calm. I love hearing the way he clicks his teeth, a sound I’ve come to recognize as his way of communicating with me and showing affection. He often snuggles under my blanket and curls up near my legs, offering comfort and, perhaps, even contributing to my well-being.

    Admittedly, there was a time when he sprayed on my ex—I couldn’t help but laugh. Thankfully, no harm was done; she was fine and there was no lasting problem.

    Through every change and challenge, Simba Jr. has remained fiercely loyal. We developed a bond of deep trust that has stayed strong no matter where life has taken us. Even during the difficult period when I was staying at a former friend’s house—sharing a space with Sunny, as well—Simba was always there for me, offering comfort in troubled times.

    Now, things have changed, and I’ve moved on with my mom. Through it all, Simba Jr. has been a constant source of love, companionship, and strength.

    —

    Please excuse the background… like we say. We were homeless, but we do see Simba Jr. love to meet Sunny, however Sunny not like him but until few weeks later they are mated.

    We were doing Laundry but there was so much going on between roommates but look at my cats they are one cured our anxiety to calm from DV… but it not roommate’s fault.

    Simba Jr. – Genetic is part of Egyptian mau orange

    First time dad

  • Network Experience

    Just wrapped up a much-needed network upgrade at Anthem Coffee & Tea! We’ve moved from a basic shelf to a secure, professional cabinet. This isn’t just about looks—it’s about reliability and maintenance.

    What’s changed?

    • All Network Cables Labeled: I took the time to label every Ethernet and camera wire. No more guessing which cable goes where! Now, troubleshooting is much easier—for me, and for anyone else who needs to work on the system.
    • Avoiding Confusion: In the past, our Internet provider nearly disconnected the entire network, thinking our equipment was theirs. Now it’s clear what we own—business routers, access points, point-of-sale wires, and cameras are all identified and protected.
    • Cleaner, Safer, Future-Ready: The new cabinet keeps equipment clean, protected from dust, and organized. It’s a solid foundation for any future tech needs.

    Proud to keep things running smoothly by blending best practices from the past with smart improvements for the future.

    See the transformation and full details below:

    Anthem Coffee and Tea | Sunrise Village
    Modem Internet and Router Business TP link and Modem Phone and 4G Data Internet Backup and Access Point from another room.

    Updated sunrise Village:

    Upgrade network Shelf to cabinet network

    Anthem Coffee and Tea Point Ruston – Phone, 4G data backup, Modem, router, switch.
    Anthem Coffee and Tea – Old Town – Modem, Phone, Router, 4G, POE for camera. soon cabinet will add.

    Updated Old Town:

    I did build a cabinet Network in Old Town, and it worked out pretty well. 🙂
    Anthem Coffee and Tea – DownTown Puyallup before
    Anthem Coffee and Tea – Downtown Puyallup This is After

    Updated Puyallup:

    Anthem upgraded the network shelf to a cabinet.
    Anthem Coffee and Tea – Medical Campus Network setup with backup battery
    Anthem Coffee and Tea – Downtown Tacoma – Network Setup

    Updated: UWT Cabinet

    Coming soon.

    Anthem Coffee and Tea – Arioniza Litchfield
    Anthem Coffee and Tea – Arioniza Verrado
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