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Saturday, August 1st, 2009
PGP Portable! DIY encryption for all ages
I’ve long sang the praises of PGP for secure email and data storage.
The question is: how do I send secure email from a computer where I can’t install any programs?
The answer: PGP on a USB drive!*
The method below will allow you to use all of the GnuPG functions without installing anything on the host computer. [...]
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
Protected: Foodz Redux
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
Business Continuity Plan
I’ve been holding off any “oh no, the swine flu is going to get us all. run for your lives.” type posts. Not that any kind of influenza is a joke. If I recall correctly, influenza as a whole regularly kills some 150,000 people in a normal year.
However, just because I’m not very concerned doesn’t [...]
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Monday, April 13th, 2009
Protected: Foodz
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Sunday, April 12th, 2009
Protected: Big Bend
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Monday, March 23rd, 2009
Big Bend Preview!
Huzzah! We have successfully returned from four harrowing and fantastic days in the Chisos Mountains. Adventures sprung forth from behind every rock and bush.
A full story will be posted soon but for now, a quick backpacking quiz:
Q: How much water do you need?
—- A: More than you have! Especially if your hydration system separates in [...]
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
The Art of Memorable Passwords
The advice you hear is good:
1) Use strong passwords/passphrases for every account. (Strong = mix of letters, numbers, cases and special characters.)
2) Use different passwords for every account.
3) Never write down your password. Ever.
4) Never tell anyone your password. Ever.
The results are bad. All of this quickly adds up to dozens of accounts you have [...]
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
Internet User Survey
—> Please take this survey! <—
(Thanks to everybody who has already completed the survey! Great results so far!)
This 2-3 minute survey on internet usage will greatly help a technology startup company in the Austin area.
First, you will have a big thanks from me. More importantly, your responses will help guide the efforts of this company [...]
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
Yes, it’s been a while
And I will post fresh content…soon.
In the meantime, I’m taking suggestions for what you would like to see. Drop me an email and let me know!
A hint: I am working on a pretty exciting project that could very well turn into a viable business. Hopes are high. Funds are low. :)
If anyone knows some good [...]
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Thursday, December 4th, 2008
Protected: Finals
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