Author Archives: Nelson
When a cable is a boat anchor
This is so true. Ask anyone who has ever had to fish a VGA (or serial/parallel/NIC/SCSI cable out of a rat’s nest of wires. One of Murphy’s laws of cable management.
Nineteen Eighty Four – Are we there now?
Ever read “Nineteen Eighty-Four” by George Orwell? “Nineteen Eighty-Four” is the story of a society marked by overarching “Big Brother” government control of the masses using various means of surveillance, propaganda, and oppression. This post is by no means a … Continue reading
Not exactly a computer for “Carry-Out”
It is always interesting to me when people create silly things. A pizza box laptop. Hmmm. However it does help me make a point. Laptops are comprised of many replaceable parts. Simple fixes like broken keys, faulty power supply connectors, … Continue reading
New idea for naming your Wireless Router…this is BRILLIANT!
I wish I had thought of this. The following LifeHacker article describes a practice of naming your wireless router something that will discourage anyone outside your home from wanting to connect to it. Would you connect to someone else’s router … Continue reading
Malware infections on the rise for Android users
Android users (Droid, Evo, Incredible, Thunderbolt, Galaxy, etc.) need to step up their efforts to protect themselves from malware attacks. A study just published by Lookout Mobile Security says that malware designed specifically for the Android platform has increased by … Continue reading
Unlocking your car doors with your cell phone? BEWARE!!!
One of the latest trends in new car technology is being able to remotely unlock and start your car with your cell phone. While this sounds very cool, in reality it creates a HUGE potential security threat. The technology is … Continue reading
Cyberheist Map – See where the cybercrooks have struck near you!
This is very interesting. Cybercrimes do happen, and they can happen to anyone. Small businesses, large corporations, Joe and Josephine Normal (you and I). Anyone using the Internet is a possible victim. The link below has a map that shows … Continue reading
ALERT – Be careful paying for gas at the pump!
Apparently thieves never sleep. Some scumbag is always thinking up new ways to separate you from your hard earned money. Technology is making the job easier. I guess it was only a matter of time before someone developed a device … Continue reading
How weak wireless encryption led to a nightmare!
If you are running your wireless network with no encryption, you are simply uninformed or just plain crazy. Things are to the point that even the older wireless encryption standard known as Wired Equivalency Protocol (WEP) is easily cracked with … Continue reading
Virus, Malware, Adware, Scareware, Trojan Horse, etc…What’s The Difference?
Over the years the Virus and Malware landscape has changed dramatically. The fact is that seemingly everything (except perhaps the “kitchen sink”) is now connected to the Internet. This plethora of potential targets is just too great for the virus/malware … Continue reading