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an old algorithm and a new risk
Posted on December 29, 2009 by Toby Getsch
Cell Phone Encryption Code Is Divulged
“A German computer engineer said Monday that he had deciphered and published the secret code used to encrypt most of the world’s digital mobile phone calls, saying it was his attempt to expose weaknesses in the security of global wireless systems.”
…hmmm… More perspective is in the full article. However, it [...]
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“…why we find it meaningful to develop technology.”
Posted on December 29, 2009 by Toby Getsch
There are many reasons. One of the Twitter co-founders writes about one good one. They listened.
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Another Super Obvious Strong Password Reminder
Posted on December 29, 2009 by Toby Getsch
Twitter recently banned the use of some passwords that are way to easy and obvious for “the bad guys” to exploit. The commentary on weak passwords is so strong and obvious, yet so many people ignore the warnings and just don’t care. When users maintain weak passwords, and their computers or phones or bank accounts [...]
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I like being the only one with a hovercar.
Posted on December 21, 2009 by Toby Getsch
http://xkcd.com/678/
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A Fun Contest with Many Thanks
Posted on December 1, 2009 by Toby Getsch
And, another feature (video!) gets some press. WordPress is just kickin’ tush with their features and support! They’re having a contest to find the best 30 second video about giving thanks and what brings you joy. Pretty cool, if you ask me.
Here’s there video about the contest. I think this video is pretty cool on [...]
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New Feature: Email Subscriptions!
Posted on December 1, 2009 by Toby Getsch
WordPress has added a great new feature: Email Subscriptions! Over the next few days, I’ll be rolling this out onto the various blogs I administer. (UPDATE: You’ll find it in the left navigation column here on this particular blog.) It’s a great way for readers to follow along and manage their own subscription. What a [...]
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information overload
It’s always time to simplify.
We need to make information simple.
We need to listen and organize and purge.
We need to be patient with those around us who adapt at different rates.
We need to revisit our approach.
I just watched this “Web 2.0″ video again. It is information overload. Yet, it also is about managing external perception. It [...]
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