Recently there has been a lot of technical buzz from purported security experts related to e-commerce on wireless connections. Their general premise is that a wireless network is not secure, therefore any form of communication on said network is also compromised. Hogwash and an utter lack of technical expertise abound. The Facts: When you connect… Continue reading Security: Buying online while wireless.
Author: Aranthorne
A new definition for CSS.
Computer Stress Syndrome is a new medically accepted term for the stress that people suffer directly related to their computers. Slow boot times, crashing computers, and the agony of dealing with technical support are but a few of the many causes. Though I am not a Medical Doctor, I do have a suggestion that may… Continue reading A new definition for CSS.
REACT raids Gizmodo editor’s residence
Jason Chen’s house was raided with a search warrant by REACT Officers today. This was in relation to the Apple iPhone prototype. I think this may create some serious issues for Apple if they pursue criminal charges in this matter. Good time to sell Apple stock today or early tomorrow. A twenty-one point short gain… Continue reading REACT raids Gizmodo editor’s residence
The Ipad releases
Apple has released the Ipad and they are now readily available for order at the Apple stores. In a recent article on yahoo a $499 Ipad turned into a $1170 purchase after selecting a couple upgrades and buying accessories. Is $1170 less than your average well appointed PC based Laptop computer? Not in my world.… Continue reading The Ipad releases
Improve your relationship with your consultant
1. Never use the phrase “it’s not rocket science” in reference to computers or computer science. You will be correct. Computer Science requires a much higher level of dedication and personal time invested in learning than rocket science does. The principles of physics that govern rocket science have changed very little in 100 years. Gravity… Continue reading Improve your relationship with your consultant
My criterion for valid benchmarks.
Recently I have fielded many inquiries related to building the fastest servers available. So, in reply. I am publishing the list of criterion I adhere to. These are requirements for the server systems that I build and sell for production web or file servers. My standards of quality and moral values in this regard will… Continue reading My criterion for valid benchmarks.
New Toy oh oh oh!
I built a new workstation Tuesday, February 23, 2010. I built the last one starting in June of 2008, upgraded April of 2009. It was time for something entirely new. The system is a very capable mid ranged workstation, comprised of: ASUS P7H55-M Pro Motherboard mATX Intel Core i5 660 3.33Ghz Processor 4G Corsair DDR3-1333 2X2048… Continue reading New Toy oh oh oh!
Rawhide nears Alpha
I have recently been putting the Fedora rawhide software through it’s paces. This is the software that will become Fedora 13 in June. At this point it is nearly feature complete. While it runs very smoothly on most platforms, the latest update of the glib2 package creates real problems with Nvidia chipset based motherboards. The… Continue reading Rawhide nears Alpha
Howto: Secure passwords
An article published in the New York Times January 22, 2010, written by Ashlee Vance, indicates that far too many people use simple passwords. There is an easy solution for this issue. Roboform2GO can be installed on a USB flash drive. It can store the URL and passwords for 10 websites for free, and unlimited websites… Continue reading Howto: Secure passwords
Significant increase in business and traffic.
I am very happy to report that I have seen significant increases in the amount of business I am doing this year versus the same period last year. I certainly hope this trend continues throughout the year. The first quarter is looking great already. I am also quite pleased with the increase in traffic to… Continue reading Significant increase in business and traffic.