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Mark Loveless, aka Simple Nomad, is a researcher and hacker. He frequently speaks at security conferences around the globe, gets quoted in the press, and has a somewhat odd perspective on security in general.

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Fun Friday: Non-Hacker YouTube Channels for Hackers
Feb 10

Feb 10 Fun Friday: Non-Hacker YouTube Channels for Hackers

Mark Loveless
Fun Friday

An appreciative response to a video share led me to create a list to share with others of fun YouTube channels I follow regularly.

Cleaning Up The Rack
Feb 7

Feb 7 Cleaning Up The Rack

Mark Loveless
The Network

The new rack looks great. You should have seen the old one…

Fun Friday: A Short History of a Few Common Terms
Jan 20

Jan 20 Fun Friday: A Short History of a Few Common Terms

Mark Loveless
Fun Friday

When you know some of the history behind a few odd terms, it makes for a nice and quick little story. So gather around, younglings! Time for a few quick tales.

Fun Friday: The Great Pharmacy Heist
Jan 6

Jan 6 Fun Friday: The Great Pharmacy Heist

Mark Loveless
Fun Friday

Destroying infrastructure to cover for a crime is hardly a new phenomena…

Past Predictions
Jan 2

Jan 2 Past Predictions

Mark Loveless
Status

Instead of making predictions, I look back at past predictions, particularly the outlandish ones, just to see how well I did.

Solar Follow-up
Dec 13

Dec 13 Solar Follow-up

Mark Loveless
Solar

Plenty of questions about how solar is saving me money and how do batteries fit into the savings plan, so a blog post to explain it.

Mastodon and Self-Hosting
Dec 5

Dec 5 Mastodon and Self-Hosting

Mark Loveless
The Network

Hosting your own Mastodon instance isn’t for everyone, but if you decide to do it, it’s probably easier than you think.

Fun Friday: Weird Interruptions
Nov 25

Nov 25 Fun Friday: Weird Interruptions

Mark Loveless
Fun Friday

Yes I can keep a straight face most of the time. In spite of you rat bastards out there.

Dealing with "Smart"
Nov 16

Nov 16 Dealing with "Smart"

Mark Loveless
Personal Tech

Increasingly smart devices create concern, especially for the paranoid. But there is a general approach one can take.

Old Weird Hacker Things
Oct 14

Oct 14 Old Weird Hacker Things

Mark Loveless
Fun Friday

Yes, all of the things that needed fixing were fixed ages ago. But still…

Fun Friday: Why I Hate The Cold
Sep 9

Sep 9 Fun Friday: Why I Hate The Cold

Mark Loveless
Fun Friday

When it’s cold, I am apparently a “wimp”. I don’t really care, as long as I can stay warm.

The Battery System
Sep 2

Sep 2 The Battery System

Mark Loveless
Solar

Finally, the battery system is installed.

Blast from the Past: Two Bugs, One Email
Aug 19

Aug 19 Blast from the Past: Two Bugs, One Email

Mark Loveless
Fun Friday

The original story behind an old bug. An interesting look into bug hunting almost two decades ago.

Fun Friday: Naming People
Jul 29

Jul 29 Fun Friday: Naming People

Mark Loveless
Fun Friday

Nicknames. Sometimes they mean something, sometimes they don’t. And I hand them out, wanted or not.

Digital Tracking
Jun 28

Jun 28 Digital Tracking

Mark Loveless
Personal Tech

I can’t fix the government or the court system if there is something I think is unjust or unfair. But as a paranoid hacker type, I might be able to change my digital footprint so I feel safer.

Solar Frequently Asked Questions
Jun 21

Jun 21 Solar Frequently Asked Questions

Mark Loveless
Solar

More people ask me about solar power than any other topic. Here are the most common questions.

Locking Down Accounts
Jun 7

Jun 7 Locking Down Accounts

Mark Loveless
The Network

If you set up SSH on a server, you should also lock it down.

A Real Look at EMPs
Jun 1

Jun 1 A Real Look at EMPs

Mark Loveless
Personal Tech

An EMP could end humanity!? Well, not really. Time to look at some truth.

Hacker Travel Tips
May 11

May 11 Hacker Travel Tips

Mark Loveless
Conference

A few simple travel tips for the security minded… or the very paranoid…

Expecting The Unexpected With Solar
Apr 12

Apr 12 Expecting The Unexpected With Solar

Mark Loveless
Solar

When installing solar, sometimes things go wrong, and sometimes things go weird…

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Mark Loveless, aka Simple Nomad, is a researcher and hacker. He frequently speaks at security conferences around the globe, gets quoted in the press, and has a somewhat odd perspective on security in general.

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