What I do
I come from a technical support background with various skillsets focusing on computer hardware, Microsoft applications support, networking, web development, docker containers, and much more.
Computer hardware
Solid understanding of computer hardware components, including CPUs, motherboards, RAM, storage devices, and peripherals. Experienced in assembling, upgrading, troubleshooting, and maintaining desktop and laptop systems.
DNS
Strong understanding of DNS concepts, including domain name resolution, record types (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT), and zone management. Experienced in configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining DNS settings to ensure reliable network connectivity and performance.
Docker
Proficient in using Docker to build, run, and manage containerized applications. Experienced with Dockerfiles, images, containers, and basic container orchestration concepts to ensure consistent, portable, and efficient deployment environments.
Microsoft products
Experienced in troubleshooting and resolving issues across Microsoft products, including Windows, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and Office applications. Skilled in diagnosing software, configuration, and user-related problems to restore functionality and improve user productivity.
Networking
Strong understanding of computer networking concepts, including TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and basic network security. Experienced in configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network connectivity issues to ensure reliable and efficient communication between systems.
Troubleshooting
Skilled in diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and operating system issues. Experienced with identifying root causes, applying effective fixes, and providing clear user support to restore system functionality and minimize downtime.
Web hosting
Knowledgeable in general web hosting concepts, including domain management, DNS configuration, server environments, and website deployment. Experienced in managing hosting platforms, maintaining uptime, and troubleshooting common hosting and website issues.
WordPress
Experienced in using WordPress to build, customize, and manage websites. Skilled in theme and plugin configuration, content management, basic troubleshooting, and maintaining site performance, security, and usability.
Latest Blog Posts
A list of my latest blog posts. Often times I document my notes in various places, such as Microsoft Word documents, iOS Notes app, and generic text files. My blog is to help me organize my notes so I can reference back to them in the future. I organize my posts by categories.
How to Bypass MacOS MDM
FOR VENTURA VERSION 13 FRESH INSTALL Here is how you can bypass MDM completely … Boot to Recovery Open Terminal and enable the root user and give it a password: Enter the command below and press Enter dscl -f /Volumes/Macintosh\ HD\ -\ Data/private/var/db/dslocal/nodes/Default localhost -passwd /Local/Default/Users/root There might be a slight directory difference between Intel/Silicon. […]
MechanicWeb – Web Hosting Review
FYI – This is a NON-AFFILIATE POST. I am NOT getting paid anything to write this. I registered my domain, Beck.id, in 2024 so I could have a personalized e-mail address. More on that story here in my Hello, Word post. Prior to January 2026, I only had a one page static HTML landing page. […]
Ubiquiti Network Upgrade
In 2025 I upgraded our home network to Ubiquiti. We have 1Gig AT&T fiber Internet and pay $55 per month. A little hint to save money if you have AT&T fiber is to have a chat with AT&T support on Facebook to see if they can help you lower your bill. I was able to […]
NPMplus – How to enable GeoIP country blocking
I am using NPMplus to access my self-hosted applications via my domain name. This makes my applications publicly accessible, but I am not exposing any open ports to the Internet because NPMplus is a NGINX reverse proxy tool. That doesn’t mean I’m 100% safe from my applications being accessed, so I have take extra security […]
How to add code snippet to WordPress classic editor
WordPress got rid of their Classic Editor in favor of the Block Editor at the end of 2018. I’m not one that likes change, and I really do not like the block editor. In order to get classic editor back, you need to install the Classic Editor plugin and enable it. I was looking to […]
Self-host a WordPress website with Docker
Self-hosting with Docker is a great way to cut web hosting costs if you already have the tools and necessary hardware. During the summer of 2025, I bought a UGreen NAS and I went full on learning Docker. I had some Docker experience after installing it on my Mac Mini M4 and learning how to […]
Latest Projects
Here is a collection of projects that I have completed. I am continuously learning about Information Technology as I expand my knowledge into a vast amount of topics. My latest topic that I have self-taught is Docker. Check out my projects and their details.
Ubiquiti Network Upgrade
In 2025 I upgraded our home network to Ubiquiti. We have 1Gig AT&T fiber Internet and pay $55 per month. A little hint to save money if you have AT&T fiber is to have a chat with AT&T support on Facebook to see if they can help you lower your bill. I was able to […]
Hello, World
Welcome! First off, you might be asking yourself, “what is hello, world?” It’s typically one of the first lines of code you learn in a programming language. This Medium post explains a little more. I am Richard Beck, and welcome to my personal website. I created Beck.id back in October 2024 so I could use […]
Testimonials
Richard is an An extremely skilled computer builder with a strong understanding of hardware components and system compatibility. He consistently assemble reliable, high-performance systems, handle upgrades and repairs with confidence, and troubleshoot issues efficiently.
Richard is highly skilled in using Docker to create and manage efficient, containerized environments. He demonstrates a strong understanding of Docker images, containers, and deployment workflows, consistently delivering reliable and portable application setups.
Richard is highly knowledgeable in computer networking, with a strong grasp of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network troubleshooting. Consistently ensures reliable connectivity and resolves complex network issues efficiently.
Richard is highly skilled in Microsoft products, including Windows, Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, and Office applications. Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, efficiently resolving software and configuration issues.
Richard demonstrates strong expertise in DNS, including domain resolution, record management, and zone configuration. Efficiently troubleshoots and maintains DNS settings to ensure reliable network performance.
