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Tag: computers
Why I Use Old Hardware
"My 11-year-old laptop can compile the Linux kernel from scratch in 20 minutes, and it can play 1080p video in real-time. That’s all I need! Many users cannot afford high-end computer hardware, and most have better things to spend their money on. And you know, I work hard for my money, too - if I … Continue reading Why I Use Old Hardware
20 Out of Bounds Mysteries in Fallout 3 Answered
How to Boost Your Data Privacy With a Virtual Private Network
"Data privacy matters, and we all deserve respect and consideration from those we visit on the internet. As shown by the numerous data breaches that have affected companies and individual users around the world, individuals and governments, however, we must also look out for our own personal data and privacy. Using a VPN to obfuscate … Continue reading How to Boost Your Data Privacy With a Virtual Private Network
Click Here to Kill Everybody – Bruce Schneider
"There is simply no way to secure US networks while at the same time leaving foreign networks open to eavesdropping and attack. There's no way to secure our phones and computers from criminals and terrorists without also securing the phones and computers of those criminals and terrorists. On the generalized worldwide network that is the … Continue reading Click Here to Kill Everybody – Bruce Schneider
History Rhymes
"Sometime this November, he estimates, half the world’s population—close to 4 billion people—will be connected online, sharing everything from résumés to political views to DNA information. As billions more come online, they will feed trillions of additional bits of information into the Web, making it more powerful, more valuable, and potentially more dangerous than ever.... … Continue reading History Rhymes
Bash One-Liners :: bashoneliners.com
Collection of practical, well-explained Bash one-liners. http://www.bashoneliners.com/
Inbox Zero and the Search for the Perfect Email Client | Ars Technica
"Are you the sort of person who needs to read and file every email they get? Or do you delight in seeing an email client icon proudly warning of hundreds or even thousands of unread items? For some, keeping one's email inbox with no unread items is more than just a good idea: it's a … Continue reading Inbox Zero and the Search for the Perfect Email Client | Ars Technica
Way of the Future
"Way of the Future (WOTF) is about creating a peaceful and respectful transition of who is in charge of the planet from people to people + "machines". Given that technology will "relatively soon" be able to surpass human abilities, we want to help educate people about this exciting future and prepare a smooth transition. Help … Continue reading Way of the Future
Invisible Manipulation
"The era where we were in control of the data on our own computers has been replaced with devices containing sensors we cannot control, storing data we cannot access, in operating systems we cannot monitor, in environments where our rights are rendered meaningless. Soon the default will shift from us interacting directly with our devices … Continue reading Invisible Manipulation
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Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
What is a VPN? Should you use one? "...in a nutshell VPNs rely on specialized software that you download and install on your computer. Some VPN providers will supply customers with their own custom brand of VPN software, while others may simply assign customers a set user credentials and allow users to connect to the … Continue reading Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
