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To stay happy in life

Nirenj — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:00:47 +0000

Some things I learned from my previous mentors as well as from my own past experience in interacting with others:

(1) Don't fake it, be authentic and genuine in our approach to others;
(2) Try to see things from other's point of view, situations are not easy as you think it is;
(3) Do not judge others, everyone has their own valid reason for their actions;
(4) Give everyone the benefit of doubt and everyone deserves a second chance;
(5) Listen to others first and then respond objectively or rationally;
(6) Take emotions out of any kind of response. Emotions will cloud your judgement most of the time;
(7) Think positive side of every situation or blockers evens;
(8) Worrying about something that is not in your hands will not help to resolve the issue, so stop worrying if you cannot do anything to fix the issue
(9) You do not have to respond to everything that you see or hear. Some are just noise to distract you from your objective. Let them be, ignore them;
(10) World does not revolve around you, so don't make everything about you and get worried or tensed or angry.

Thought of sharing this, above points are easier said than done. I am still struggling with some even now.

Remote learning apps to help you acquire new skills while you’re stuck at home

Nirenj — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:40:37 +0000

Udemy (https://www.udemy.com/)
SimpliLearn (https://www.simplilearn.com/)
edX (https://www.edx.org/)
The one with the familiar faces: Masterclass (https://www.masterclass.com/)
Speaking in public: TED Masterclass (https://masterclass.ted.com/)
Coding: Encode (https://upskew.com/)
Coding: SoloLearn (https://www.sololearn.com/)
Content creation: Skillshare (https://www.skillshare.com/)
Math and science: Brilliant (https://brilliant.org/)
Languages: Duolingo (https://www.duolingo.com/)
College replacement: Coursera (https://www.coursera.org/)
For your kids: Khan Academy (https://www.khanacademy.org/)

COVID19 Security Best Practices

Nirenj — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:35:59 +0000

Computing & Entertainment device recommendations:
-Upgrade to a Modern Operating System and Keep it Up-To-Date.
-Exercise Secure User Habits.
-Leverage Security Software.
-Safeguard against Eavesdropping.
-Protect Passwords.
-Limit Use of the Administrator Account.
-Employ Firewall Capabilities.
-Implement WPA2 on the Wireless Network.
-Limit Administration to the Internal Network.

Online behavior recommendations:
-Follow Email Best Practices.
-Take Precautions on Social Networking Sites.
-Authentication Safeguards.
-Exercise Caution when Accessing Public Hotspots.
-Do Not Exchange Home and Work Content.
-Use Separate Devices for Different Activities.
-Upgrade to a Modern Browser and Keep it Up to Date.

Securing Wired Home Networks:
-Change default password on the Internet router.
-Ensure device cannot be administered from outside the home network.
-Configure the device to silently ignore unsolicited requests sent to it.
-Check for updates and apply them periodically.
-Disable built-in wireless access points (APs) that are not used.

Securing Wireless Home Networks:
-Use strong encryption to protect communications.
-Use a WPA2, WPA, or WEP key.
-Permit access for only particular wireless network cards.
-Change the default service set identifier (SSID).
-Disable SSID broadcasts from the wireless AP.
-Disable AP administration through wireless communications.

Securing BYOD Telework PCs:
-Software Updates.
-Use Accounts with Limited Privileges.
-Protect Accounts with Passwords.
-Protect User Sessions from Unauthorized Physical Access.
-Disable Unneeded Networking Features.
-Limit the Use of Remote Access Utilities.
-Install and Configure Antivirus Software.
-Use Personal Firewalls.
-Enable and Configure Content Filtering Software.
-Use a different brand of web browser for telework.
-Block popup windows.
-Enable phishing filter capabilities.
-Remove unneeded browser plug-ins.
-Protect sensitive information stored by the browser.
-Prevent website passwords from being recalled automatically.
-Run web browsers with the least privileges possible.
-Use third-party security and privacy enhancing plug-ins.

Securing BYOD Telework Mobile Devices:
-Limit access to the device.
-Disable necessary networking capabilities except when they are needed.
-Keep devices updated.
-Configure applications to support security.
-Download and run apps only from authorized app stores.
-Do not jailbreak or root the device.
-Do not connect the device to an unknown charging station.
-Use an isolated, protected, and encrypted environment that is supported and managed by the organization to access the organization’s data and services.

Reference: NIST, NSA

16 Things Everybody Should Stop Doing In Order To Be Successful

Nirenj — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:31:35 +0000

Stop caring what other people think
Stop doing so much
Stop meddling in other people’s affairs
Stop seeking pleasure, seek purpose
Stop filling your mind with garbage
Stop deciding outcomes
Stop being hurt
Stop stalling
Stop babying your ego
Stop trying to do it all alone
Stop worrying about the future
Stop comparing yourself to others
Stop putting off what’s most important
Stop being anywhere but here
Stop losing control
Stop acting surprised