Why would journalists need a "safer" phone? Safer from what? Surveillance, of course. The incident in the article was a journalist using a satellite phone to report from a war zone. The Syrian army targeted the source of her radio emissions with a mortar attack and killed her. That example is … [Read more...]
When Yahoo Ruled the Valley: Stories of the Original ‘Surfers’
More than a little nostalgia here. Looking back to when Yahoo "organized" the web. … [Read more...]
Microsoft Has Significant Plans for Blockchain as a Service
Well, once again John Patrick gave us the future. At our May general meeting, John talked about how the blockchain, the underlying technology of Bitcoin, will become important for the future. This article explains how Microsoft plans to implement the blockchain as a service to enable its use in … [Read more...]
Clever Attack Uses the Sound of a Computer’s Fan to Steal Data
Steve Jobs is laughing and saying, "I told you fans are no good!" Read the article... … [Read more...]
Wesley A. Clark, Who Designed First Personal Computer, Dies at 88
If there is a father to the personal computer, it is this guy, Wes Clark. The computer he build, the LINC, was designed for use in medical research labs. Word processing and spreadsheets would come later. This article is an interesting synopsis - the books on his life, the story of Lincoln Labs, … [Read more...]
Make Windows 10 Look Like Windows 7
From IntoWindows.com: Are you resisting the Windows 10 Upgrade because you don't want to learn a new user interface? Here are 15 ways to make Windows 10 look like Windows 7. Implement some or all of these until you feel at home. … [Read more...]
@Deray’s Twitter Hack Reminds Us Even Two-Factor Isn’t Enough
How many of us use two-factor authentication? I'm ashamed to say that I was somewhat relieved when one of my banking sites gave up on the two-factor approach. It was an annoyance that tripped up RoboForm, my password manager. Black Lives Matter activist DeRay McKesson used his phone as the second … [Read more...]
If Mark Zuckerberg Can Be Hacked on Twitter, So Can You
Ha ha, some famous person's account has been hacked - always an entertaining story. How they be so stupid. But stop and think, if his account was vulnerable, how secure is yours? Do you use the same password on multiple websites? This is serious. NEVER, EVER use the same password twice. Find a … [Read more...]
June & July: Single Board Computer Workshop
The workshop is on vacation this month. … [Read more...]
I Spy on My Own Wi-Fi
Ever wonder if someone is poaching on your Wi-Fi or worse, trying to hack your network? Here is how to see who and what is connected to your Wi-Fi. Read on... … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- …
- 13
- Next Page »