Ahmed Musaad

I am a senior security engineer, a programmer, and a hobbyist system administrator. I enjoy learning new things, solving challenging problems and writing about things I find interesting.
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Ahmed Musaad
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Essential Extensions For Safe Web Browsing
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Essential Extensions For Safe Web Browsing

Ahmed Musaad
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
Self Hosting Monica
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Self Hosting Monica

Ahmed Musaad
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
Setapp, A Must-Have for macOS Users
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Setapp, A Must-Have for macOS Users

Ahmed Musaad
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
My 2020 Reading List
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My 2020 Reading List

Ahmed Musaad
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
Connect to RDS using Python & SSL
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Connect to RDS using Python & SSL

Ahmed Musaad
Ahmed Musaad
Are you trying to connect to an RDS instance from a Python script while maintaining SSL encryption? If so, then you are in luck, the following script provides a simple example of how to create and use such a connection.
1 min read
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