Aug 22
This is the second entry in a multi-part series. Part 1
Now that we have gone over the importance of the web browser and how to customize it to your preferences, it is time to explore some of the features that make them powerful research and information organization tools.
We’re going to focus on three key areas:
1. The browser interface
2. Bookmarks
3. Search functionality Read more
Mac only: Although there are a variety of third-party solutions available, Mac OS X comes with capable, built-in search functionality. With a little know-how, it can be used to perform a variety of different functions and is often an underutilized tool for the average Mac user. Today, we are going to become more familiar with OS X’s Spotlight. Read more
May 4
This is the third entry in a multi-part series on LastPass. Part 1 Part 2
It’s time for the good stuff. What’s the point of being introduced to a great product, if you’re not sure how to take advantage of it? As I’ve commented before, LastPass is an amazing tool that is jam-packed with useful features. Although it is nice to have choices, many may find the numerous options overwhelming.
Therefore, the purpose of this post is to show you the minimum steps you’ll need to take in order to start living a more secure digital lifestyle with LastPass. Read more
This is the first entry in a multi-part series. Part 2
Often, I serve as free tech support for my family. While I’m troubleshooting their issues, I cannot help but notice that although they have been using computers for most of their lives, they are only experiencing a subset of what their PCs can do because they’re using techniques that greatly impede the speed and efficiency of their computing experience.
One reason that many people who are considered technologically literate appear to be so fluent is because they have mastered simple aspects of interacting with their PCs. Once this initial source of friction is removed, you can begin to unleash your computing potential.
So, today I am publishing the first entry in a new series entitled Back To Basics, which focuses on fundamental aspects of computing that, once committed to memory, will greatly increase your ability to utilize your tech. Read more
For many months, I have been working with a new partner that will enable me to offer remote technical assistance to those in need. I am very excited to discuss a pioneer in Web 2.0 technical support, TeamViewer. Read more
Feb 28
This is the second entry in a multi-part series on LastPass. Part 1 Part 3
O.K. So, now you know what the problem is, you recognize what constitutes good, password policy and you’ve been introduced to one possible solution. Yet, some nagging questions remain and you’re skeptical (as you should be). Why should you trust a third-party with your sensitive information? Exactly what information is being sent to them, how is it secured and is this really the best solution for password security? We have much ground to cover, so let’s dig in. Read more
Jan 21
This is the first entry in a multi-part series on LastPass. Part 2 Part 3
As you may have heard, a little over a month ago, Gawker Media, the parent company of several popular web sites such as Gizmodo and Jezebel, had its user database hacked. It was discovered that 1.3 million user names/passwords (including more than 500,000 user emails) were taken and made publicly available on sites such as the Pirate Bay (luckily, not all of the information was decrypted). While these were only credentials for accounts used to leave comments on Gawker Media’s sites, this inimical event drew attention to an increasingly relevant threat to the average online citizen. It’s time to talk about password security, which means it’s time to discuss LastPass. Read more
Jan 3
Recently the focus of a New York Times piece by Jon Kalish, this is an excellent time to discuss the life and work of Leo Laporte. This man and his media empire is an excellent source of entertainment and technology edification that should not be overlooked by the intellectually curious or the laymen in need of tech advice. Read more
Nov 14
As nightfall does not come all at once, neither does oppression. In both instances, there is a twilight when everything remains seemingly unchanged. And it is in such a twilight that we all must be aware of change in the air, however slight, lest we become unwilling victims of the darkness. – William Douglas
Without net neutrality, the Internet would start to look like cable TV. A handful of massive companies would control access and distribution of content, deciding what you get to see and how much it costs. Major industries such as health care, finance, retailing and gambling would face huge tariffs for fast, secure Internet use … Most of the great innovators in the history of the Internet started out in their garages with great ideas and little capital. This is no accident. Network neutrality protections minimized control by the network owners, maximized competition and invited outsiders in to innovate. Net neutrality guaranteed a free and competitive market for Internet content.
If you pay attention to the news, you might have heard the term. What does it mean? Why is it important? How will you be affected and what, if anything, should you do? Today, I put forth a primer on Network Neutrality, a critical concept whose implementation (or lack thereof) will affect the future of the Internet itself. Read more
Sep 24
Security and the protection of an individual’s online activity is becoming an ever more relevant issue for the global citizen. Whether we are being monitored by a malicious third party, an employer, an ISP or our own government, security and privacy in online communications is seen by many as a basic human right. If you adhere to this belief and would like to know how to obtain a satisfactory level of security with relative ease, I would like to introduce you to Tor. Read more
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