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The Mystery of Random Kernel Extension Alerts

One day, some users started getting annoying popup warnings telling them macOS has blocked a kernel extension that's used by specific software. This post is a rough account of how we investigated and found a possible solution for the root cause of this issue.

3 min read Oct 6, 2020

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OnePlus 8 Pro

Ahmed Musaad

The latest phone from OnePlus™️, the OnePlus 8 Pro, is my new personal phone. It has a great processor, an ample amount of ram, a magnificent 120 Hz display, a 4510 mAh battery, and an OS that's as close to stock Android as we can get.

2 min read Jun 22, 2020

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TIL: Sysdiagnose

Ahmed Musaad

Sysdiagnose is a diagnostic tool available on all Apple products. It collects information and logs from various parts of the systems to provide a full image of the system state at a certain point in time. The data collected is quite comprehensive and covers a wide range of aspects.

1 min read Jun 13, 2020

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Collect CPU & Memory Usage Information Using psrecord

Ahmed Musaad

A few days ago, I found myself needing to collect the CPU and Memory usage information of applications over an extended period. In this post, I share with you a brilliant tool that can assist you in collecting this data and plotting it in an easy-to-consume graph.

2 min read Jun 6, 2020

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Examining Google Chrome Extensions Using Crxcavator

Ahmed Musaad

Chrome extensions have grown to be a genuine part of the web browser we use every day. Security is paramount when reviewing an extension and Crxcavator is here to help you do that.

1 min read May 13, 2020

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Essential Extensions For Safe Web Browsing

Ahmed Musaad

The internet is an integral part of our life, we can’t stop using services or browsing websites but we need to protect ourselves while doing so. In this article, I share some useful web extensions that will improve your online security and privacy.

2 min read May 9, 2020

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Self Hosting Monica

Ahmed Musaad

Monica is an open-source web application to organize the interactions with your loved ones. Think of it as a CRM for your friends or family. In this post, I share a simple, easy to follow guide for those who want to self-host Monica.

3 min read May 7, 2020

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Setapp, A Must-Have for macOS Users

Ahmed Musaad

Setapp is a paid software subscription service that gives users access to a wide range of applications geared towards the Apple ecosystem. If you have a MacBook or an iPhone, Setapp will provide you with superb selection of applications for the price of a coffee.

2 min read May 1, 2020

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Setting Up A Privacy-Respecting Analytics System

Ahmed Musaad

Web Analytics is a useful tool for website owners; it allows them to improve their websites and fix issues. I implemented Fathom Lite to collect useful statistics while respecting the privacy of my visitors, and so could you.

1 min read Apr 26, 2020

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Self Hosting Firefox Send

Ahmed Musaad

Firefox Send is a great file sharing service with E2EE and automatic deletion. In this post, I walk you through the steps to self host your own instance.

3 min read Apr 25, 2020

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My 2020 Reading List

Ahmed Musaad

This year, I am trying to get back to my old reading habits and repair a fractured relationship with books. If you are looking for something to read, here is my reading list. I hope you find a book that intrigues you.

1 min read Apr 25, 2020

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Add Google Authentication to any Website using Nginx and Oauth Proxy

Ahmed Musaad

It can be frustrating to find out your favourite self-hosted application doesn’t support authentication of any type. Not to worry, in this post I will walk you through the steps to add simple authentication to any website using a simple and easy to configure Oauth proxy.

3 min read Apr 22, 2020