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Today I have a bit of an update from the code I pasted last time. I added it to a script with some output that separates the different areas, making it easier to get the update done with a single command. It could be tweaked for automation by making the last apt command install blindl...

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Are you looking to see what exactly will be upgraded when you run apt-get upgrade, refresh your memory on what version is currently installed, and see what version will be installed? Well, I have a one-liner for YOU!

apt-get --just-print upgrade 2>&1 | perl -ne 'if (/Inst\s([\w,\-,\...

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A friend of mine just tossed me a pretty slick batch file so you can disable windows 10 upgrade notices, and the sneaky scheduling.

I know there are utilities to help with this, but some people like knowing exactly what changes are being made. If you're that kind of person, this .ba...

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Recently, humble bundle has released a Hacking bundle, which has some VERY useful books, including some things about net security, some stuff about malware analysis and bug finding, and some basics on programming. Great stuff, $15 for a bunch of wonderful DRM-Free resources, availabl...

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Some of you may have noticed that things look a little different than the last time you visited. Well, that is because I've changed CMSes again. After running into the Concrete5 CMS at work, I discovered I really quite liked it. So after tinkering with it on my scratch domain, I de...

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