Windows Patch for Broken *.lnks
Microsoft has announced a new Windows security update that every Windows user, no matter what flavor of Windows he or she is using, needs. According to the BBC, shortcut files (*.lnk), such as those used for desktop shortcuts, can be injected with malicious code which executes when the user clicks a link. Microsoft taking this […]
Zombie Cookies
I don’t concern myself too much with browser cookies, because I’m pretty conservative in my browsing habits. I spend most of my browsing time at legitimate news sites and blogs–I don’t care if the Denver Post or Project Gutenberg leaves footprints behind on my browser and my hosts file blocks most of the sites that […]
ATM Hijack Hijinks
A staple of shows such as World’s Dumbest and Most Shocking are scenes of lamebrain crooks trying to tow ATMs from convenience stores. That’s a pretty stupid crime from the git-go. When I worked for a manufacturer of security hardware and software, I got to know a lot of folks who work for security retailers, […]
The Speed of Light inside the Box
Intel has announced a chip which uses the transmission of light to move data between devices at a cost competitive with existing components found inside of gadgets. This effectively brings fiber-optics to the level of being used within and between consumer devices, as contrasted with its current infrastructure use. Intel has already been working on […]
GWP 2010-07-28 #149: Tonight There’s Gonna be a Jailbreak
*NOTE: The video for this episode did not record. Audio only this week folks!* One more episode to 150. 2nd Summer of Podcasts contest July prizes drawn on Sunday. I am heading to Nashville, but I cannot tell you why yet. Looking for Video / Audio bumpers. If you have a business or show, just […]
Library of Congress: Jailbreaking iPhone Not a Copyright Issue
Today I learned that the Librarian of Congress is required every three years to clarify requirements of the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) (primarily, I gather, to take into account changes in technology). The latest update, issued today, included a ruling that copyright cannot be used to prevent purchasers of smartphones, including iPhones, from jailbreaking […]
WordPress Support for PHP4, MySQL4 Ending
Sometimes it’s time to move on… For all you Bloggers that are on the popular blogging software, WordPress announced support will be ending for PHP4 and MySQL4. For WordPress v. 3.2, they will support PHP on v. 5.2 and MySQL 5.0.15. It doesn’t mean you cannot use PHP4, but you might have to do some […]
Producing a Podcast with Sony Acid Music Studio, WordPress
A listener asked the question: How do you produce your Day in Tech History Podcast? A very good question. Jeffrey Powers shows the process he uses to put the show together. Using Sony Acid Music Studio, he creates a template, places the daily audio and adjusts levels. Jeffrey also shows how he uses WordPress and […]