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Upgrading Debian
by Steve Matzura 17 May '23

17 May '23

I thought I'd upgrade from 11.6 to the new .7 release. 'apt update' and 'apt upgrade' went OK, until right after "processing triggers for man.db,' when I got this: update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-5.10.0-23-amd64 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8125b-2.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8125a-3.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8107e-2.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8107e-1.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168fp-3.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168h-2.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168h-1.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168g-3.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168g-2.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8106e-2.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8106e-1.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8411-2.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8411-1.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8402-1.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168f-2.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168f-1.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8105e-1.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168e-3.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168e-2.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168e-1.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168d-2.fw for module r8169 W: Possible missing firmware /lib/firmware/rtl_nic/rtl8168d-1.fw for module r8169 Some Googling indicates it could be a video card. Since I don't use or care much about it, is it something about which I should continue to have a concern? My educated guess is no. Your thoughts?

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Testing ignore no reply
by Andrew Hodgson 15 May '23

15 May '23

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Using Sendgrid as outbound mailer from now
by Andrew Hodgson 15 May '23

15 May '23

Hi. I’m now using Sendgrid as the outbound mailer on this list going forward. This is because my Ips are now blacklisted on Office365 which means even delivery to my own address isn’t possible. Honestly its really hard work running a mail server these days that isn’t one of the big companies. The disadvantage to this is that Mailman no longer handles bounce unsubscriptions so I need to be a bit careful here. Thanks. Andrew. -- CONTINO This e-mail, and any attachment, is confidential. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system, do not use or disclose the information in any way, and notify me immediately. The contents of this message may contain personal views, which are not the views of industry, unless specifically stated. https://www.contino.io <http://www.contino.io>

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installing server 22 on VM
by Mike Fulton 09 May '23

09 May '23

Hi all, I've been tasked with setting up our new Hyper-V host. The host runs Server 22, as will the VM's. Is there a way to install Server 2022 on VM's with speech? Currently I've only been able to get speech working once the OS is already installed and running. Thanks, Mike

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accessible router recomendations
by Ryan Shugart 06 May '23

06 May '23

Hi: I am moving into a new home, and as part of the process tossed out my relyable but old Airport Extreme router that I’ve had for the past few years and am looking for something new. Was wondering if there were recommendations on good, accessible routers that would be worth looking into? I do not know who my ISP will be yet so am just sticking to plane routers for now and am mainly looking for feedback on some good accessible options I can look at. I’d like something on the advanced side but perhaps not quite enterprise grade, but something that will give me features to play with but also let me get going relatively quickly. Thanks a lot. Ryan

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Microsoft Sentinel with screen readers
by Chris Nestrud 05 May '23

05 May '23

Anyone using Microsoft Sentinel successfully and efficiently with a screen reader? I'd love to know any tips. I'm sure the user interface is optimized for something, but IMO it's not screen reader navigation. My goal is to get as much information about an incident or even an alert as quickly as possible with as few keystrokes as necessary. Some competing products place all of this information on a single web page with headings and tables that allow for fast navigation, and a text narrative that can be copied for pasting into other applications. The existence of either of these features in Sentinel would be welcome. Failing that, your strategies for remaining competitive in the face of larger networks, smaller teams, more incidents, and less time. Chris

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your support please: softPhone
by Ibraam Wahib 04 May '23

04 May '23

hello dears hope you able to guide me, you might met semelar situation in your work. i'm totally blind, customer care section head now we're using GrandStream UCM6300 , as i'm not system admin so not access the device but my problem in their SoftPhone; if you're used Wave Softphone let me know your experience how i could access / use it with jaws / nvda? otherwise; what's your recommendation for accessible soft_phone i could use with GrandStream device. i'm using windows 10 OS. thanks very much for your support

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Ubiquiti and/or PFSense access
by Andrew Hodgson 30 Apr '23

30 Apr '23

Hi all, I have a new flat and with it comes a 1GBPs Ethernet connection as part of the building service. The router they have given me is causing me a lot of issues so I want to upgrade it. I have been looking at different models and I have discount a lot due to the 1GBPs connection. I have a Sophos router from a previous job, but it doesn't support IPV6. At this point I am looking at potentially going with a Synology router, the Unifi kit or a PFSense build. has anyone used any of this and can comment on the usability with JFW? i know the Synology will be pritty much the same as the NAS, though they don't have a demo site for the router. I am going to check out the Ubiquiti demo site next but I know people on this list were using it. Thanks. Andrew.

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Network question that is driving me insane
by David Mehler 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Hello, The below is an excerpt of a conversation I am having with a friend, I'm sending the initial topic here if anyone has any suggestions I'd appreciate them. The summary I'm getting ready to block one of my home users from accessing *all* internet services here. Using Mac filtering I have already cut off his ps4 and his internet-connected tv it's actually my gfs but when he uses it it won't connect. I know about the inheriant limitations of mac filtering but he doesn't have the technical know-how to get around them, plus I'm going to put a network-wide site block on four specific sites that he goes to so that even if someone else here gives him there mobile or other device like a tablet it won't matter. Basic connectivity is this, AT&T Fiber internet, Orbi mesh system behind that, rbr50 to be specific which is running the latest Netgear firmware. Here it is: "Check me here please. 1. Any device must show up somewhere on the network it can not be a ghost or invisible or it wouldn't be able to receive anything 2. Any device (and this question pertains to my orbi) must show up in some way rather it's unknown or has a hostname or whatever, device must be in a list with it's IP Here's my problem, the one device I want to block (win10 64 bit home unactivated) is not showing up in my orbi connected devices, not as an unknown not as a nothing. Other devices connected via wired connection do even the RPI which is connected in to the same orbi satellite as the target shows and an arp scan from that box can not see it. I've tried arp scans from my machine here, the RPI, nmap, protable windows wireless network scanners, even fing on the phone, nothing is seeing this box, yet it connects to the internet. Ok, so I decided to look for an alternative WiFi or direct means, thinking maybe spectrum was put in and he's going separate, nope, the ethernet cord goes from the back of the target box to the orbi, no wireless addon cards in that box, nothing. I can also say he's not doing a phone tether, one no wireless or bluetooth to do it, 2 he's not that smart, 3 the speeds wouldn't be sufficient enough for streaming let alone gaming. It is driving me insane. Any suggestions welcome." Thanks. Dave.

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Implementing 2FA push authentication
by David Mehler 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Hello, I'm trying to get 2FA going for some users. I'm finding the user experience difficult to sell as they don't like entering the user codes. What I'm trying to do is get 2FA push notifications going, where they get the notification of where the authentication is being made from and other information, and they just tap confirm. Ideally i'd like to make this as easy as possible. Suggestions? Thanks. Dave.

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