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Personal website and blog of John Maguire - software engineer writing about networking, Linux, open source, and photography.

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IPv6 is not insecure because it lacks a NAT

This post is intended to dispell the mistaken belief that IPv4 is more secure than IPv6 because it includes a NAT which must be configured to allow inbound traffic.

How to uncrop Ricoh GR III, IIIx, and IV photos

The in-camera crop functionality of the GR III, IIIx, and IV cameras can be useful for gaining a little reach while shooting. But sometimes, when reviewing images, we wish we had captured a little more context. This guide will show you how to uncrop the image to the camera's native field of view.

Camera App Connection Issues and VPNs on Android Phones

If you're having trouble connecting to a camera or IoT device from its Android app (e.g. Sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, GoPro, Ricoh, etc.) and you are connected to a VPN (e.g. Nebula, Wireguard, Tailscale, etc.), try disabling the VPN first.

How to configure a Weechat ignore list toggle

Weechat 4.2.0 has introduced a new feature that lets you tag messages from ignored users, allowing you to dynamically enable and disable ignores.

Firefox Starter Pack: Recommended Add-ons

A list of Firefox add-ons and features that I use on a daily basis.

Eureka: Alternative Android app for Ricoh GR cameras

Eureka is an alternative to the Image Sync app for Ricoh GR II/III/IIIx cameras. Eureka makes it fast and easy to download images from your Ricoh camera to your Android device.

How to clean dust from a Ricoh GR III / IIIx sensor or lens

A tutorial on disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling a Ricoh GR III or IIIx camera.

Configuring Let's Encrypt for nginx with Automatic Renewal

Learn how to configure Let's Encrypt SSL certificates for nginx with automatic renewal using cron — a 2015 guide from the early days of free, automated HTTPS.