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How LastPass is Handling a Security Breach the Right Way
I’m just as tired as you are of reading about security breaches, data being stolen and hackers sitting smugly behind their screens. Unfortunately, we’re not going to see a dip in the number of these crimes any time soon. The state of security within many companies is frankly deplorable. Corporations we have trusted for years [...]
Sony Knew Software Was Outdated Months Ago
During testimony at a Congressional hearing earlier today, Dr. Gene Spafford of Purdue University stated that Sony knew months ago that its software was outdated. Approximately three months before more than 100 million users had their information stolen by hackers, the company was informed by security experts that its version of Apache Web Server was [...]
Sony Playstation Breach Shows How Vulnerable You Are
Sony finally owned up to what was already clear several days ago: Playstation Network incurred a massive breach of user data. Over seventy-seven million user accounts are impacted in what is quite possibly the largest data breach ever. The FBI is on notice and one United States Congressman is accusing Sony of “taking too long [...]
New PlayStation Device Rumors Strengthen
This is a guest post written by community member Craighton Miller. Since its release 2004 the PlayStation Portable hasn’t really changed much. With only a couple of tweaks by changing the size of the unit and internal components it has largely stayed the same. Though, that may all change in a couple months, in a [...]
Google TV vs Apple TV
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed This is Google TV. I am more than grateful to the team at Google for sending this unit to me, and for showing me how I can help all of YOU win one for yourself. I have to tell you – [...]
Want to Buy a Sony PSP?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed I’m selling my PSP and not going to be getting a new one. Along with the PSP, I’m going to sell all of my games. The carrying cases and various accessories could also be yours if you are the lucky person [...]
How to Come Out of the Geek Closet
Geeks are everywhere. We tend to hold some of the coolest jobs on the planet. Our group has some of the most amazing (and personable!) people as core members. The gang is widely accepted socially these days – right? Sadly, this isn’t always the case. Why is it that even in the days of phenomenal [...]
Sony Recalling Half a Million Vaio Notebooks
If you are a Sony Vaio owner, you need to check the recall list to find out whether or not your machine is in danger. The company issued a voluntary global recall of 535,000 Vaio notebook computers after reports of defects in the temperature control software was discovered. The flaw can cause the notebook to [...]
Seeking Home Theater Advice
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Kevin called in the other night and wanted advice on setting up a home theater. The friend of his who is trying to set things up is wondering if an Xbox 360 is sufficient as a starting point. He also already [...]
Xbox 360 USB Drive Now Available
Microsoft has decided to allow USB flash storage to be used with the Xbox 360. You can use a USB stick to save games, profiles, and demos. The only limit is a storage cap of 16GB, which is much less than the hard drives themselves offer. The official partner for supplying Xbox 360 branded USB [...]
The Floppy Disk is Not Dead
It’s easy to spot a computer user of a certain age. Anybody who grew up using PCs in the ’80s or early ’90s will usually have one tell-tale-sign: an over-developed wrist reflex brought on from years of floppy disk swapping! The news that Sony was finally ceasing production of 3.5” floppy disks has saddened a [...]
Your Discs Will be Floppy No More
Do you remember back in 1981 when the floppy disc first made its appearance? At the time, it was a fairly large leap in technology and portability. While many of you young people may snort and scoff at that statement, I assure you it was true of the times more than twenty years ago. As [...]
What Type of Music Helps You be More Productive?
I am like many of you out there… I cannot work unless there is music playing in the background. My assistant Kat is the same way. If she’s at her computer (which is always!), there is music playing. She swears she cannot concentrate unless she has music pumping through her speakers or headphones. It apparently [...]
Sony Coupons
Sony Coupons: SONYStyle – (Posted on 1/11/10) SONYStyle – Save 10% on Reader Digital Books and accessories (Posted on 10/7/09 and Expires on 12/31/15) SONYStyle – Free 3-Day Fedex shipping on all TVs (Posted on 5/11/07) SONYStyle – Make your VAIO® PC one-of-a-kind w/ personalized engraving (Posted on 7/30/06) SONYStyle – Trade and Save: Use [...]
Do You Remember Your First Tweetup?
I not only remember my first Tweetup, I remember them all! Each one I attend or host gives me an opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with old friends, and make some all-important business contacts. There is always a lot of fun to be had, a lot of networking to do, and more laughter involved [...]
