Tag: linux

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• Hard Disk Testing Procedure for Refurbished Drives

  • #storage
  • #testing
  • #homelab
  • #linux
  • #smartmontools

  Published:2 Mar 2026 |  at 10:00

  Complete testing procedure for refurbished hard drives before deployment. Covers SMART analysis, extended self-tests, badblocks, and stress testing with real-world examples from 14TB Western Digital drives.

• Cleaning Image Metadata with ExifTool - Privacy Made Simple

  • #privacy
  • #security
  • #exiftool
  • #metadata
  • #linux

  Published:3 Feb 2026 |  at 10:00

  Learn how to remove sensitive metadata from images using ExifTool. Protect your privacy by stripping GPS coordinates, camera info, and other identifying data before sharing photos online.