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Torpark - Secure Browsing from USB Key

16.Nov.06 | 1 Comment

It wasn’t all that long ago I was pondering what to do with my shiny new USB key. Today I stumbled over a fun little application by the name of Torpark. Do I need this? Heck no! But what fun it is to mess around with — and at least I [...]

Security Task Manager hits the spot?

04.Nov.06 | Leave a Comment

After the first week of using a computer that’s been online more than an hour, getting updates, doing software installs, etc, the formerly pristine condition, and trustworthiness of it is in doubt. Recently at my work some work stations got set up sans anti-virus software for around 12 hours on a high-speed connection and they [...]

Claimed my ID

04.Jun.06 | Leave a Comment

Seen a lot of noise lately about ClaimID so spent a bit of time today just checking it out. Interesting service:
ClaimID is a service that lets you manage your online identity.
Imagine that you are applying for a job. You know that your prospective employer is going to search for your name online, and since [...]

Gmail for *my* Domain

23.Mar.06 | 12 Comments

Got my beta invitation earlier this week. Set stuff up this evening. My domain’s email is now handled by Gmail (Gmail for Your domain last mentioned here). I had signed up for the beta early February and just been patiently waiting.
Switching over to GfYD (boy, now there’s an awkward looking acronym) is [...]

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