by hmb1 | Apr 23, 2018 | News, Privacy and Security, Technology
The U.S. government has proven how behind the curve they are on technology, and security oversight. It seems they’re now preparing to prove further poor judgement. Entrusting national security to outsourced cloud services, as well as, feeding a powerhouse...
by hmb1 | Apr 18, 2018 | News, Technology
Even if you don’t know French, these two mobile apps and one theater-themed site give visitors a way to enjoy everything Paris has to offer. A new app will help navigate visitors to spots like the Louvre museum. NYTimes By Shivani Vora April 18, 2018 Travelers headed...
by hmb1 | Apr 18, 2018 | News
NPR – April 18, 2018 For years, this has been one of Amazon’s biggest secrets: how many people pay for the Prime membership. A big round number appears to have prompted CEO Jeff Bezos to finally lift the veil: “13 years post-launch, we have exceeded...
by hmb1 | Apr 13, 2018 | Privacy and Security, Social Media
Sadly, this headline is probably true. I am particularly sensitive about the first group, of which I am one. Not to be too heavy-handed (Hell, it is heavy, and if you don’t believe it, then skip to the puppy posters.), but end users of Facebook, other social...
by hmb1 | Feb 8, 2018 | Privacy and Security
Smart TVs collect data about what you watch with a technology called ACR. Here’s how to turn off this tracking. By James K. Willcox Last updated: February 07, 2018 3.3K SHARES How much does your TV know about you? That’s one of the basic questions we asked when...
