Okay, I have not posted anything for a long time, because I am very busy with studying the Linux fundamentals and soemething else. First let me tell you that I took some courses back in college (I believe in 2012-13) and I can say that I completely forgot 80% what I learned. So I hit the books and did some studying during this COVID-19 period. I am not sure I want to continue learning Linux and take the CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-004) or the Linux Professional Institute LPIC-1 (101-500) exam after 2021. However, I do want to remember what I studied 7-8 years ago. Back in the day, I was energetic and curious about Linux kernel and the free software that people Continue reading

Its been over a month and I have not yet posted anything. Well, I guess I was busy looking for a job during these crazy pandemic times. Let me tell you that I was looking for a job in February and the next thing you know there was COVID-19. Not a great time for job hunting. That is why I want to talk about a free service for military service members (and spouses) who are transitioning to civilian life or veterans that are looking for jobs. Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit organization that helps people find jobs by providing some online tool/services. I learn about them when I got an email from O2O (Onward to Opportunity) and I signed for their help in Continue reading

Well I finally received the CompTIA Security+ certification and it's thanks to O2O (Onward to Opportunity). I took the test on February 18, 2020 and received the certificate in March 10. It was a tough test, but I believe that I only studied for like less than 7-8 weeks (5 days each week, each day was like 1-3 hours of study). Therefore, I barely passed the test. I recommend that you take the Security+ topics seriously as the exam cost about $300. I believe I spent 4 weeks on the videos and maybe like 3-4 weeks on the book. But first let me describe how I got a free certification from O2O. I just use a search engine and type "free certification for Continue reading

Today I want to talk about free education for people in the service that are Veterans Transitioning service member within 180 days of end of active service National Guard Reservist Military Spouses that want a career in cybersecurity. Of course, you can find more information at Cisco's Networking Academy website for more information: Start Your Journey to a Career in Cybersecurity I tried it because I was studying for the CompTIA Security+ certification and I wanted to see if this can help me. I think it did a little and I don't regret it taking them. So, if anyone who wants to pursue Security+, CCNA Security, or Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate Continue reading

I need to save money this year, as I just completed some certifications and planning to do more in the near future. Money problems is no stranger for me; therefore, this year my New Year's resolution is to save and have no money problems. I am planning to take the Comptia Server+ and maybe another test. The exams vouchers are in the range from $199 to $400. That's why I have ditched paying $30 a month for wireless service to a $60 dollar a year. A YEAR! I did some research and here are some plans that offer the cheapest plans that I could find. Keep in mind these plans are for people who don't talk, text, or download tons of data. For me, I don't call too Continue reading