Data Mechanic
Security here refers to computer security. This could be securing a blog, securing your email account, or even backing up and securing your local computer. I get asked about computer security a lot, so this is where the answers go.
The first ever WordCamp Charleston was held this past Saturday to a sellout crowd, and it was a huge success. Everyone involved did a great job, and there was a diverse and interesting group of attendees. It was so fun actually that I can’t wait for the next one. Too bad I can’t make it … Read more
Just wanted to let you all know that I will be speaking at the May WordPress User Group meeting on WordPress Security. Since WordPress enjoys the position of being one of the most widely used web platforms, it is also one of the most attacked. This has become particularly clear with the DNS and dictionary attack … Read more
I love it when they quote me! 😉 Check out this fine article on browser add-ons that quotes you know who. Kelli Grant, the journalist who wrote this article, and I have talked a number of times over the past few years on a variety of technology topics. I always know it is her when … Read more
Do you know who is using your Facebook account? Here is a good exercise to do every now and then…. In Facebook go up to “Home” drop down up there in the top right corner. Drop it down to “Account Settings” Once in account settings, choose “Apps” from the list on the far left. Look at … Read more
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), also known as House Bill 3261 or H.R. 3261, is a bill that was introduced in the United States House of Representatives on October 26, 2011, by House Judiciary Committee Chair Representative Lamar S. Smith (R-TX) and a bipartisan group of 12 initial co-sponsors. The bill, if made law, … Read more