SSL certificates are likely going to last less time, the latest Windows 11 update leaves a huge chunk of data behind and doesn’t play nicely with some SSDs, picking a modern dhcp server on a homebrew router, and storing encrypted backups on a friend’s NAS with ZFS. PlugsSupport us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimesKlara Halloween Webinar: ZFS Horror Stories. Oct 31st  NewsSysadmins slam Apple’s SSL/TLS cert lifespan cutsWindows 11 24H2 hoards 8.63 GB of junk you can’t deleteAs Microsoft rolls out its Windows 11 24H2 update, owners of certain Western Digital SSDs have been greeted with constant Blue Screens of DeathWD releases new firmware to fix Windows 11 24H2 blue screens of death on some SSDNot just Western Digital – Windows 24H2 BSODs Asus kit Free consultingWe were asked about picking a modern dhcp server on a homebrew router, and storing encrypted backups on a friend’s NAS with ZFS.The Ars guide to building a Linux router from scratchLinux Router Part 1: Routing, NAT, and NFTables          See our contact page for ways to get in touch.