Category Archives: Computers and Internet

Bermuda DotNet Users Group Firing Up

Who’s up for a road (plus boat) trip? Looks like Bermuda is joining the .NET User Group family soon, with their inaugural meeting on Nov 15, 2010 at the XL Capital building in Hamilton. Dr. James Martin will be giving … Continue reading

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Disabling Java for Another Layer of Security

“Computers are like onions…” is one of my favorite sayings (stolen from Shrek’s “Ogres are like onions” bit). Why? Because A. they often make you cry and B. they require a layered approach for security. Sure, it’d be awesome to … Continue reading

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ProRAID 4-Bay RAID Enclosure (now with USB 3.0 goodness!)

Behold the latest addition to my “how to schlep around tons of files” arsenal – the Mediasonic ProRAID 4-Bay RAID enclosure. The problem I needed to solve was how do I back up and/or transport Terabytes worth of data? Once … Continue reading

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MiFi for Personal Mobile WiFi

I went off-campus for a few days last week to another academic institution. One of the problems with going offsite is that I still have to keep in contact with the mothership via the internet. While it’s possible to navigate … Continue reading

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Mozilla Labs Seabird Concept Phone

Once again, Danielle comes through with a winner. She just sent me a link to what I think would be the perfect dream phone/mobile computer from Mozilla Labs. I love the concept of the dual pico projectors, which allow you … Continue reading

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Password Complexity Requirements

Password Complexity Requirements Okay – yet another one of my pet peeves.  I installed the Adobe CS3 web suite and had to log into the Adobe site to pull down the authorization key to get this puppy fired up.  Typical … Continue reading

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REDFLY Mobile Companion

REDFLY Mobile Companion This looks like a really slick device for those with Windows mobile powered smartphones on the road – the REDFLY Mobile Companion. It’s basically a laptop-style 2 lb keyboard and screen that connects to your Windows Mobile … Continue reading

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Sprint Mogul ROM Update

Sprint Mogul ROM Update I pulled down the new ROM update for my Sprint Mogul phone/pda and installed it this morning.  The Mogul (aka the XV-6800 on the Verizon network) is an HTC device powered by Windows Mobile 6.  FINALLY…the … Continue reading

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Mix 2008 Conference Session Videos Online

Mix 2008 Conference Session Videos Online Like 99.9999% of the rest of you, I couldn’t afford the time or money to hit Mix 2008.  Fortunately, videos have been posted for all of the sessions.  You can either browse through the … Continue reading

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Sync’ing your Google Calendar with your Outlook Calendar

Sync’ing your Google Calendar with your Outlook Calendar The problem with the previous posting about the iPhone Activesync to Exchange is that it’s going to be months before any of it becomes a reality.  I think they’re talking June or … Continue reading

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