Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

30-yr Systems Diagnostician, forging brutally effective workarounds to free your data from Big Tech. Author of 'The iCloud Escape Plan'. #Privacy #SelfHosting dev-net.it/ICloudEscape Italy Joined June 2021

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

3 days ago

2010, I turned a legacy VB6 application into a selfupdating system A launcher checked a version on a PHP script downloaded the new executable, and replaced the old one I basically built a private, custom App Store using 15 year old tech #SoftwareArchitecture #DevOps #Innovation

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

3 days ago

In 1993, at 16, one month owning my first PC, I resurrected a "dead" computer wanted to replace. They told me, "You're like that kid from WarGames." I learned rule of IT Most problems don't need new hardware. They need a better diagnostician #SysAdmin #Troubleshooting #WarGames

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

6 days ago

Public WiFi is a minefield. Without a VPN, anyone on the same network can "sniff" your traffic—passwords, emails, everything. A VPN like WireGuard creates an encrypted tunnel around your data, making you invisible. Don't just connect. Connect securely. #Privacy #VPN

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

2 weeks ago

I just read a thread where people suggest backing up iPhone photos 'manually to an SSD every 6 months.' A manual backup isn't a backup. It's a gamble. The only solution is an AUTOMATED system. I wrote how to do it. itwardiagnose.gumroad.com/l/icloudescape #Backup #DataLoss #iPhone #icloud

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

2 weeks ago

⚠️ Running out of iCloud space? Apple wants $2.99/month for more gigabytes. Here’s the trick: You can back up your iPhone to a simple USB drive — no extra fees, no limits. I wrote a free step-by-step guide 👇 itwardiagnose.gumroad.com/l/icloudescape #iPhone #iCloud #backup

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

2 weeks ago

The most expensive mistake in IT? Trying to save a few euros on critical hardware. That 'cheap' disk will cost you everything. My book includes a hardware shopping list to help you build a system that rocks amazon.com/dp/B0FR7MQLF5 #DataLoss #BackupStrategy #Homelab #ITMistake

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

2 weeks ago

Compuserve's CC validation took 2-3 days. A time-based vulnerability. Lesson: every system has a blind spot. My free guide teaches you to spot them in your own data security. itwardiagnose.gumroad.com/l/icloudescape #ITWarStories #HackingHistory

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

2 weeks ago

The "iCloud Storage Full" alert isn't a tech problem; it's a business model A rental trap for your own data. I call it the iCloud Ransom I spent 25 years in the IT trenches. This is my free guide to escape. itwardiagnose.gumroad.com/l/icloudescape #iCloud #iPhone #DataSovereignty #apple #iPhone17

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

2 weeks ago

I'll say it louder for the people in the back: RAID IS NOT A BACKUP. It's redundancy, not recovery. It won't save you from ransomware, theft, or your own mistakes. Understanding this difference is chapter 1 of data survival. amazon.com/dp/B0FR7MQLF5 #SysAdmin #Backup #RAID #Tech

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

2 weeks ago

Your OnlyFans business will die if your backend is trash. Stop worrying about content. Start worrying about your infrastructure. I wrote the guide for the 1% who actually succeed. Link in bio. #CreatorEconomy #OnlyFans #Tech #Security

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

2 weeks ago

They sell convenience. You pay with freedom. My blueprint for rebels & digital sovereigns. Your declaration of independence. Your data. Your rules. amazon.com/dp/B0FR7MQLF5 #SelfHosting #DataPrivacy #TechRebels #Tech #Linux

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

2 weeks ago

I've seen photographers lose years of work because they chose the wrong drives for their NAS. Don't make the same mistake! 😱 My “War Story” on how to avoid disasters is in Chapter 2 of the book. #NAS #Hardware #DataLoss #BackupTips amazon.com/dp/B0FR7MQLF5

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

3 weeks ago

True story: I prepped for the Windows 95 launch by backing up the entire beta from 23 floppy disks. The ultimate 1994 flex. 💪 That obsession led to a 25+ year IT career and a simple system for bulletproof data backups. I finally wrote it all down. amazon.com/dp/B0FR7MQLF5

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Antonio M. | Systems Architect & Author @DevMicroSystems

3 weeks ago

Cloud backups risking your photos? 📸 Self-host like a pro with my book Self Hosted Photo Backup. Based on 25+ years of IT expertise, it covers Nextcloud setup, encryption, and avoiding scams. Perfect for freelancers/techies. Get it now: 📷 Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0FR7MQLF5