Followups Marcus Hutchins, the young security researcher who shot to fame by killing the WannaCry malware and then to infamy when he was arrested and charged with cyber crimes while traveling to the US to present at a security conference, has pleaded guilty to writing and selling banking malware. The offences pre-date his work as […]
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NC #728 Macstock Discount Code, Dyson V7 Motorhead Vacuum, Tiny Tip, Security Bits
This week I’ll explain to you why you really should go to Macstock in July — among the other reasons is because I have a discount code for you! Then I’ll tell you how I’m in love with my vacuum, a Dyson V7 Motorhead. I’ll give you a Tiny Tip on how to reliably text […]
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Security Bits – 5 April 2019
Followups 🇦🇺 Australia’s controversial anti-encryption law has been referred for independent review to check whether it adequately safeguards citizens rights — nakedsecurity.sophos.com/… 🇪🇺 The EU Copyright Directive passed the EU parliament with the two controversial articles intact (the so-called link tax and upload filter) — tidbits.com/… Security Medium 1 — Android Security at Age 10 […]
Continue readingNC #726 Pzizz Sleep and Focus, Previous Recipients in Apple Mail, Security Bits
This week we’ve got a long show but it’s mostly thanks to Allister Jenks and Bart Busschots. We’ve got a review of Pzizz for sleep and focus from Allister, a segment from me on Previous Recipients on Mail.app and then a deluxe installment of Security Bits with Bart. mp3 download
Continue readingNC #724 Sonova/Phonak Listening Device, Solo NY Region Backpack, WD Drive with WiFi, 2019 iPad Lineup, Security Bits
I was on the SMR Podcast this week. CSUN interview with Sonova/Phonak about their Assisted Listening Devices. My review of the Solo New York Region Backpack. Allister Jenks explains how well the Western Digital WiFi-enabled hard drive helps him. I try to help you decide which iPad to get with my 2019 iPad lineup comparison […]
Continue readingNC #722 OWC Thunderbolt Dock, GoodTask, Web Accessibility Testing, Security Bits
I start off with what’s supposed to be a review of the OWC 14-port Thunderbolt 3 dock but which turns into a lesson on USB and Thunderbolt speeds and specs but does do a comparison of the OWC against the other docks I’ve reviewed. Then Allister Jenks tells us about the to-do app GoodTask 3 […]
Continue readingNC #720 Omnicharge, Down a Tech Rabbit Hole, Targus Video Docking Stations, Bitdefender BOX, Security Bits
We’ve got more interviews from CES, starting with one with Omnicharge about their portable power banks that allow us to charge USB-C-enabled laptops directly. Then I’ll tell you the tale of the rabbit hole I fell down when trying to use Markdown in a locally-hosted WordPress installation on my Mac so that I could show […]
Continue readingSecurity Bits – 22 February 2019
Followup Last time we mentioned that leaks indicated that Microsoft would be doubling their support fee for Windows 7 each after it’s Extended Support Period ends next January, we now have the official details: www.techspot.com/… Extended Security Updates (ESUs) will only be available for business and education customers, and only for 3 years to January […]
Continue readingNC #718 Ring of Security, EyeQue, Votion, Axis Gear, GUNNAR Optiks, Security Bits
In this week’s show I’ll start out with the tale of how I got instantly improved vision by cataract surgery. Then we’ll get into more tradition tech with a CES interview of EyeQue, an in-home vision testing system that is supposed to get your prescription and your pupillary distance, eliminating the need to have a […]
Continue readingNC #716 Here Comes the Bus, Cannonball Speaker, DoubleTake, reMarkable, DFree, Hive Link, Security Bits
In this mega-show, we’ve got six awesome interviews from CES. We’ll hear about a school bus tracking system called Here Comes the bus, we’ve got a Bluetooth speaker shaped like a ball from Cylo that you can play with in the pool, a set of binoculars that could change the whole concept, a tablet just […]
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