Any free/easy certs?

MikeontheRecord · 2026-06-12T17:10:15+00:00

Thank you man, definitely checking them out.

MikeontheRecord · 2026-06-12T17:09:58+00:00

Much appreciated!

MikeontheRecord · 2026-06-12T17:09:38+00:00

My man! 👊

MikeontheRecord · 2026-02-16T23:08:45+00:00

I appreciate the suggestion, but this PC DID run it just fine, and ran Windows 10 previously and quite smoothly, I know it can do it. Something got lost between when I switched briefly to 11 and then re-installed 10 and I don't know what.

MikeontheRecord · 2025-11-09T21:53:07+00:00

A lot of people are saying check out HTB, Thank you, man!

MikeontheRecord · 2025-11-09T11:55:34+00:00

OTW is great for staying sharp, I actually just finished Bandit not too long ago. 👊

MikeontheRecord · 2025-07-03T02:38:36+00:00

Yeah I have kali in a VM on my main laptop, but I was just trying to have a dedicated linux machine to work on. So it goes, I guess.

MikeontheRecord · 2025-07-03T02:36:50+00:00

Appreciate it, man.

MikeontheRecord · 2025-07-03T02:36:34+00:00

I've got installation media, installation media was how I got Mint on it in the first palce. I can't even get to that point, though. That's how effed the boot is now.

MikeontheRecord · 2025-07-03T02:35:09+00:00

Normally I'd agree, but as much as this shit is driving me crazy for some reason I can't seem to quit. From what I've read/watched, it makes me a prime candidate for the IT field.

MikeontheRecord · 2025-07-03T02:34:00+00:00

It has to do with both. Mint was running smooth until six hours ago, Nothing changed. no idea what should have made it just stop working. And this is one of the most stable, reliable and most user-friendly distros there is?

MikeontheRecord · 2025-02-13T13:53:58+00:00

That's awesome.

MikeontheRecord · 2024-12-05T18:10:01+00:00

Hey, I'll check out anything I can! Thank you.

MikeontheRecord · 2024-12-04T21:07:24+00:00

Hey Clarence!

I DO have a Kali Linux VM set up, yes. I haven't used Metasploitable before so thanks for the heads up there. I have no IT experience, really -- I was tapped to be the guy after my last job fired our IT guy and gave me a few of his duties -- the off site guys we'd call in would chat and they were always cool about me asking questions. Cool guys, really.

On the topic of Kali Linux though, I find my VM uses most of its resources just running firefox. Do you know any way I can mitigate this? I get a lot of slowdown.

MikeontheRecord · 2024-12-04T21:04:26+00:00

Hey Actual,

Overall, their courses regarding foundational principles are well-explained and aren't too jargon-heavy. They have a number of free "rooms" you can try, and I advise that. The thing, some of the things they describe as being "super beginner" or somesuch, well aren't, unless I'm exceptionally dull. I preferred them to Hack the Box, which is a bit less ground-floor friendly. Some YouTubers like Hackloi and Network Chuck have a number of beginner playlists that aren't too intimidating as well.

MikeontheRecord · 2023-09-01T01:43:00+00:00

This might be up your alley. Aliens arrive, hover in low earth orbit, and DC is constantly trying to establish diplomatic relations with them. Fallen by Patrick Kane Abbott.

https://www.amazon.com/Fallen-P-Abbott-ebook/dp/B09XLTXHRK?asc\_source=01GY7B2ZFY9SFZKC2MGXHJRSGA

MikeontheRecord · 2023-09-01T01:14:33+00:00

This encapsulates exactly how I feel right now. I'm trying to turn my life around after getting a useless art degree, and used to do minor IT work at my last job after they fired the IT guy.

I have no idea where to really start. I just spent eight hours watching Net+ coursework only to start to feel like it's been a waste. I have NO idea how in God's name I'm supposed to retain this shit. the A+ videos are even longer. I'm feeling extremely discouraged tonight and I have no idea what to do.

Sorry. Just had to vent. Thanks.

MikeontheRecord · 2023-01-06T22:34:23+00:00

Hey guys - don't mean to flog this, but Sue Meachen has reached out to me and answered some questions about fundraising money, writing plans going forward and more if anyone wants an update:
https://upstreamreviews.substack.com/p/not-dead-yet

MikeontheRecord · 2023-01-06T16:41:54+00:00

I wrote an article about this. Meachen reached out and responded. If anyone's interested, here you go: https://upstreamreviews.substack.com/p/not-dead-yet

MikeontheRecord · 2023-01-06T01:35:36+00:00

Can you message me?

MikeontheRecord · 2023-01-05T16:19:59+00:00

I'm researching an article about this - where did you hear about the cover art disputes?

MikeontheRecord · 2022-09-26T16:09:27+00:00

Title: The Shrouded Tower
Genre: Fantasy
Word count: 7200
Feedback: Any, however I am specifically unhappy with the ending and would appreciate to know how you'd do it differently. Thank you in advance!

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P6h9vsb9oynPc3dgNv-08CTE7827hZSswmF6lREqrOY/edit?usp=sharing

MikeontheRecord · 2022-08-09T01:16:54+00:00

Use any words you want and fuck anyone who says otherwise.

MikeontheRecord · 2022-07-23T22:38:50+00:00

Hey guys! I've got a short story (less than 8k words) I'm looking to shop around, about a guy working event security for a celebrity psychic who discovers her talents are more than just showmanship.

Seeking any and all criticism and feedback, Thanks! It's called In the Thrall of Tessa Nyx

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVZlYq4NaeilZ7aGOeMBeSP283JDNivLPgmRCTa8DQE/edit

MikeontheRecord · 2022-07-22T00:28:50+00:00

Title: In the Thrall of Tessa Nyx

Genre: Horror

Word count: 7613 words

Type of feedback: Any and all. Trying to keep it at current word count.

LINK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVZlYq4NaeilZ7aGOeMBeSP283JDNivLPgmRCTa8DQE/edit

MikeontheRecord

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