diff --git a/notes/boot-tasks.md b/notes/boot-tasks.md
index 880405b..d990148 100644
--- a/notes/boot-tasks.md
+++ b/notes/boot-tasks.md
@@ -18,3 +18,5 @@
  - udev
  - sysctl -p
  - set up sound (pulseaudio?)
+ - firewall! - port mappings etc. - could also reach out to upnp/nat-pmp etc.
+ - stop the console cursor from blinking