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# [I run servers for a living. I still couldn't buy the backup I wanted, so I built it.](https://mariosfong.hashnode.dev/i-run-servers-for-a-living-i-still-couldn-t-buy-the-backup-i-wanted-so-i-built-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I look after servers for a company. OA systems, databases, NAS boxes, the lot. Backups at work are boring in the good way: proper software, proper rotation, somebody's job to check the logs. Mine. The

1d ago · 3 min read · mariosfong.hashnode.dev  
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IT admin by day — I look after servers, OA and databases for a company in China. Indie maker by night: I build the tools I couldn't buy. Bui

IT admin by day — I look after servers, OA and databases for a company in China. Indie maker by night: I build the tools I couldn't buy. Building RansomShield, an air-gapped backup for Windows.

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