eWeek had a great article/annoying slide show about the top 10 security risks that your users pose to your organization. One interesting thing I noted was with all of the increases in security (firewalls, IPS/IDS, NAC, password hardening, etc) in … More
As an IT guy, I very rarely leave my cell phone, laptop, Blackberry or other computer-related device behind. I hate the though of going somewhere without being connected to the rest of “my world”. The internet is supposed to be … More
Why, even the big dogs (read: companies) still have very “small” IT departments. No, I don’t mean they have little people or even a small number of people — they do have a small-group feeling, though. Having recently switched from … More
Number 1, we picked the name for the confessional — correction, you picked the name for the confessional — and it will be… The IT Confessional I know, you’re all surprised and excited. I know I am. The second piece … More
Image via WikipediaThis is just a quick rant. Meets are a pain in the butt. I mean, sometimes it’s necessary to meet and talk about a project or get people up to speed on the latest information. We have them … More
I was looking at my Eee PC computer the other day and I was trying to figure what applications I should leave on there. I decided to ask you all what programs you might use on a daily basis. Then … More
Image via WikipediaI always find it funny how many people don’t simply search Google for their answers. Half of my IT knowledge comes directly off of a Google search anyway. I’ve always said that “Google is my friend” and at … More
I’ve been a big fan of Billeo for a long time and more recently Vidoop (with their cross-browser, online storage, secure password management system) for password management. I have over 150 different logins to sites and it’s easy to forget … More
With the new section of the blog being formed, the “IT Confessional” and the contest where you’re going to win a free, awesome keyboard, I figured I’d open it up to you guys and gals as to what to call … More
Haven’t you always wanted to get all of your IT-related questions answered by “highly trained” professionals? How about sharing your PC or IT horror story with the world? Maybe you simply want a great new keyboard or free backup services … More
This should be a very short post as I have a fun contest starting on Monday here so we’ll keep it light and easy for now… Below are a few simple ways to make sure your computer stays safe and … More
Size doesn’t matter… Or so they say but the Eee PC could be the exception to the rule. A fellow blogger, Lia, wrote about the HP Voodoo, the Mac Air Rival. I say phooey! We don’t need a $2100 lightweight … More
I came across a great post over at Vitalsecurity.org the other day (part of the awesome Security Bloggers Network) about when security goes too far. RapidShare is a great solution for sharing large amounts of data. It’s ad and premium-user … More
Image via WikipediaIt’s a fact of life that information overload is not easy to escape. Whether you enjoy playing the license plate game or reading the New York Times on your way to work (Do they sill print a paper?), … More
