Tag Archives: Security

How to Avoid Re-Using Passwords

Wednesday, June 8 8:30 am

There have been many articles written about online passwords and security, but I know that some people that read this blog don’t read tech blogs. The Gawker Incident last year showed in a big way why you shouldn’t use the … Continue reading →

An Option for a MacBook Air Lock♣
Wednesday, March 30 8:01 pm - maclocks.com

I was definitely disappointed when the MacBook Air was released without a a port so that a lock could be attached to secure it to a desk. It didn’t keep me from buying the MacBook Air but I was always … Continue reading →

What “Do Not Track” Is and Why It’s Important♣
Tuesday, March 1 8:05 pm - lifehacker.com

Good piece from Lifehacker on how sites exchange information about you and where you have been on the internet. Not meant to be scary, but it’s likely most non-techies don’t realize how easily it is for websites to find out … Continue reading →

Sometimes Writing Down Passwords is OK

Friday, February 25 7:24 pm

If there’s one thing people always tell you when it comes to computer security, it’s “don’t write down passwords.” But this phase should come with an asterisk or something. For example, you don’t want to write your ATM pin on … Continue reading →