Proxmox Email Alerts Setup

  1. Install mailutils SSH into proxmox node and become root user. Run the following commands to download extra software dependencies we’ll need. apt update apt install -y libsasl2-modules mailutils 2. Enable 2FA for the gmail account. This is the account that will be used by proxmox to send emails. Go to security settings 3. Create app password for the account. Go to App Passwords Select app: Mail Select device: Other Type in: Proxmox or whatever you want here 4.
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Securing Your Nas Against Ransomware

Threat I’m on a synology sub-reddit page and I see posts like this every couple of months and it terrifies me: This is an example of Ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or files until a sum of money, or “ransom,” is paid. It typically works by encrypting the victim’s files or locking them behind a password, rendering them inaccessible. Once the ransomware is activated, the victim is presented with instructions on how to pay the ransom, often in cryptocurrency, in exchange for a decryption key or password.
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Windows 10 Search Bar Not Loading

What happened The Search menu on my Windows 10 suddenly stopped working. When I clicked the Search icon or type something in the Start menu, it just shows a blank search window. The fix Right click on the windows key and tap Run Open the Registery Editor by typing regedit and tapping ok Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search Right-click the Search icon and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the new value: BingSearchEnabled Double-click the new BingSearchEnabled value to open its properties dialog.
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Tuya Zigbee Valve Power Supply Conversion: A Step-by-Step Guide

1.0 Introduction This is a short blog post containing a step-by-step guide to convert the Tuya Zigbee Valve battery power supply to a DC/Mains power supply. This upgrade means you no longer need to worry about batteries draining as the device will have a continuous power source for your smart irrigation system. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process, step-by-step. Tuya Zigbee Smart Watering Timer Smart Sprinkler Drip Irrigation System Built-in Water Flow Recorder Water Controller 2.
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