Jersey Mike posted an outstanding comment today that I wanted to call out for the attention it deserves. You can read the entire comment here, but the part that I really want to point out follows: One: don’t be disappointed in the people who wrote negative comments about this story. You, as a PN employee, [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Technology’
January 27, 2010
The End of Radio: 2010
About five years ago I posted a diatribe about terrestrial radio. You can read the original post here. The gist of it was that radio was killing itself by refusing to adapt to changing times. And I said that by 2010, traditional broadcasting giants like Clear Channel and Cumulus will be in the fight of [...]
July 12, 2009
Sprint and the 99-cent Netbook
I want to take a break from budget-related posting for a moment and go over this sweet, sweet HP netbook I just picked up for $0.99. Yeah, that’s right — 99 cents. Less expensive than (but not as tasty as) a double cheeseburger. Don’t worry, fellow state employees — I will resume my kettle-banging and [...]
February 21, 2009
Local Tweeps
I came across this site today, courtesy of a RT by @sarabozich: http://nearbytweets.com/ It’s an automatic Tweep aggregator (that’s right; it’s a Tweep aggregator, not a Tweet aggregator). It locates Twitter users near you. It uses a combination of Twitter and Google APIs to geographically assess your IP, translate it to a physical location, and [...]
January 7, 2009
Calling Verizon's Bluff
In today’s Patriot News, a story was published about telemarketers selling your personal information. This story contains a quote from Howard Waterman, a spokesman for Verizon Wireless: ”It’s a scam to get your cell number. Do not call this number.” Mr. Waterman goes on to state that this is an urban legend and is simply [...]
August 22, 2008
Gmail Encryption
One of the reasons I love Gmail (as if you needed another) is that since day one, Google has allowed you to encrypt your entire session. Gmail has always encrypted your login information, but typically turns off SSL afterwards. This has the unpleasant side effect of allowing anyone to view your mail (and calendar, and [...]
July 19, 2008
Security System Part 3
After reading my last two posts, you already know why you need a security system and how to design / install your own. Security systems — even the inexpensive, do-it-yourself ones — can do a lot more than just tell you when someone breaks into your home. With all the news of prowling over on [...]
