Richard Applegate 
Personal Life Blog
Jasper’s Heartwarming Reunion: Dog Returns Home Safe
After months of worry, heartbreak, and uncertainty, I am overjoyed to announce that Jasper is finally home where he belongs. This reunion would not…
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Personal Life Blog
Milo’s Tribute: Remembering a Beloved Companion
Milo passed away peacefully this morning at 3:30 a.m. He was an absolute joy to be around — the kind of companion who made…
Personal Life Blog
26th Birthday Celebration: Movies, Pancakes & Recovery
Twenty-six years old — I'll take it! My birthday didn't go exactly as planned, but it turned out to be a memorable one nonetheless.…
Linux Server
Arista Edge Firewall 7.0.0-7.1.1 Upgrade: Fix Realtek Kernel Panic
If you are upgrading from Arista Edge Firewall 7.0.0 to 7.1.1 and your system uses Realtek Ethernet devices, you may encounter a critical issue:…
Work
Cabinet Network Installation: Old Town Step-by-Step Guide
I recently completed a cabinet network installation in Old Town, and I’m thrilled with how it turned out. Below is a full walkthrough of…
Work
Connect MiFi Hotspot to Router: Tablet Tethering Guide
If you’ve ever been unable to use a standard government or corporate network for your business, you’re not alone. We faced the same challenge…
Network and IT System
CrowdStrike Blue Screen Outage: Recovery & Prevention
📰 Reference: CBS News: Microsoft CrowdStrike Outage — Blue Screen of Death Fix
Linux Server
Migrate Google Drive to Nextcloud: Self-Hosted Guide
I recently migrated all of my Google Drive data to my own self-hosted Nextcloud server—and I haven’t looked back. Now, I have complete control…
Network and IT System
Secure Network Cabinet Installation at Garyland Cottage
As part of our ongoing improvements at the Garyland cottage, we recently completed an important network infrastructure upgrade — relocating all networking equipment from…
Linux Server
Build Hardware Firewall: BOSGAME Mini PC + WireGuard
Server security is something I take seriously. I recently upgraded my entire network protection setup by deploying a dedicated hardware firewall using a BOSGAME…