It’s hard to believe it’s been over six months since I started using Ghost as my blogging platform of choice. At first, I was thrilled with its simplicity and ease of use. The minimalistic design and user-friendly interface made it a breeze to create and publish blog posts. However, as Read more…
Keep your server safe with a few extra steps. SSH is essential to server management. This post will walk you though some of the options available to harden OpenSSH. The instructions may work for other flavors of Linux but is intended fro Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Warning: Messing with how SSH works Read more…
Bluetooth is a wireless personal area network (PAN) technology that has become an essential component of our daily lives. From smart home devices to medical equipment, Bluetooth is used in a wide range of applications that make our lives more convenient, efficient, and connected. In this article, we’ll explore the Read more…
As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow, the need for efficient and reliable data transfer between devices has become increasingly important. One approach to achieve this is by emulating the Universal Serial Bus (USB) protocol over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. In this blog, we will explore the Read more…
The Web Bluetooth API lets websites discover and communicate with devices over the Bluetooth 4 wireless standard using the Generic Attribute Profile (GATT). It is currently partially implemented in Android M, Chrome OS, Mac, and Windows 10. This sample illustrates the use of the Web Bluetooth API to start and Read more…
Returning back home. I get this buzz on my phone. Turns out it’s an email from Linode. Daym. I thought was I billed already? Trust me on this, I was really not sure what to do of this for the first two minutes when I read the email. I opened Read more…
What is Key 2.0? Key 2.0 (or Key20 for short) is a Bluetooth IoT Door Lock controller. It turns a conventional electric door lock into a smart door lock that can be opened using a smartphone without the need for a physical key. Thus, Key20 is the modern version of Read more…
An iBeacon app relies on an active Bluetooth connection to detect the beacons around it. Without bluetooth, the app wouldn’t know when to trigger certain location related features. Handling bluetooth settings and permissions on the iPhone can sometimes be tricky. If you don’t request permissions correct and check the phone’s Read more…
First things first Beacon technology provides location data much like GPS. But beacons are not a replacement for GPS technology. While the actual workings of the two technologies vary drastically, the end result is similar. The main selling point of beacons is their ability to provide a user’s location at Read more…
As a seasoned computer professional, you’re likely no stranger to the world of wireless communication. With the proliferation of IoT devices, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) has emerged as a popular choice for device connectivity. At the heart of BLE lies the Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), a crucial component that enables Read more…