Article: Report: NSA Knew About Heartbleed Bug for 2 Years and Said Nothing

Report: NSA Knew About Heartbleed Bug for 2 Years and Said Nothing

http://mashable.com/2014/04/11/nsa-heartbleed-report/

Not sure what to think about this one. On one hand I’m not surprised.  On the other …

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Article: Open source software is more secure, right? So what happened with OpenSSL?

Open source software is more secure, right? So what happened with OpenSSL?

https://gigaom.com/2014/04/11/open-source-software-is-more-secure-right-so-what-happened-with-openssl/

Thoughts on open source initiative.

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Comcast files to start the TWC merger process. Here’s how regulators should view the deal. — Tech News and Analysis

http://gigaom.com/2014/04/08/comcast-files-to-start-the-twc-merger-process-heres-how-regulators-should-view-the-deal/

Regulators should ask Comcast why cost savings won’t be passed along to consumers and what role the data caps have in keeping the average revenue per subscriber at a set rate. Compared with broadband rates in other parts of the world, it’s bizarre that U.S. wireline communications bills just keep rising.

My Internet provider is TWC. Twice in the last year my rates have increased but service remains lackluster at best.

I keep hoping Google Fibre will move west a few more miles so I can cut the cord to Comcast/TWC.

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5 Privacy Laws I Would Put on the Books Right Now – Popular Mechanics

http://www.popularmechanics.com/_mobile/technology/how-to/computer-security/5-privacy-laws-i-would-put-on-the-books-right-now-16658215

All of these suggestions make sense … good common sense.  Wonder if Thomas Paine would agree.

Oh and I treat my email like I would a post card. Just saying.

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Product Review: Asus Transformer Pad TF701T

Product: Asus Transformer Pad TF701T

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Purchased:  January 2014

Asus Transformer Pad TF701T with Targus Cover
Asus Transformer Pad TF701T with Targus Cover

Three weeks ago I finally decided upon an Android tablet to buy to replace the Nook Color that was stolen from me while touring Europe last May.  I took my time selecting one that was reasonably priced and provided most of the features I wanted in a tablet.  My highest priority was readability.  As you probably already know, I read, a lot.  In fact, I read almost any chance I get.  News, magazines, blogs and ebooks.  A larger screen means less scrolling for me and more time devoted to actual reading.

Once I decided upon the Asus Transformer Pad TF701T, I then went shopping.  Continue reading “Product Review: Asus Transformer Pad TF701T”

Article: US law firm was ‘caught in NSA surveillance net’ in Indonesia – report

US law firm was ‘caught in NSA surveillance net’ in Indonesia – report

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/15/us-law-firm-nsa-surveillance-indonesia-australia

It was only a matter of time before the attorney-client privilege was trampled by the NSA, but this also violates conflict of interest since the government was also an adverse party.

Broadband Data Cap Outrageous Surcharges

http://www.businessinsider.com/rural-alaska-data-caps-2014-2

Data caps completely change the way that people use the Internet. You could send countless emails on 25 GB of data, but any sort of streaming or video gobbles it up.

I may not live in rural Alaska but I can see the writing on the wall with Time Warner and Comcast.

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