Unfortunately, this sort of thing happens all the time these days. Somebody will find an image online funny, say a comic or a piece of artwork, and want to share it. They then take the time to download the image, crop off any identifying logos or watermarks, and then upload the image to imgur or min.us. The creator has lost all credit and won't benefit from the traffic (ad … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Magic Boss Key – Get Back To Work Instantly
So let's say you're at work and you're on the clock. You're supposed to be working, but your friend two cubicles over just sent you a link posted to something funny. It was funny and then you got distracted looking at some of the other postings there. Suddenly you hear footsteps rapidly approaching your desk! Those footsteps sound like your boss and they're headed your way! You … [Read more...]
The Zero Day Initiative Pwn2Own Contest Takes Place Later This Week
The Zero Day Initiative team is having the annual Pwn2Own contest later this week, March 9th, 10th, and 11th of 2011 in Vancouver. The contest always seems to be an interesting spectacle - seeing how fast certain systems are compromised, learning how companies respond to the vulnerability disclosures, and seeing patches come out up to the very last minute. The targets this year … [Read more...]
Product Review: Logitech Harmony One – A Smart Universal Remote
My home theater system consists of a Samsung LED LCD HDTV, a TiVo Premiere (which has a cable card and replaces the cable box), an Onkyo A/V Receiver, and a Sony PlayStation 3 for games (Marvel vs Capcom 3 being the latest) and playing DVDs/BluRay films. I say this not to brag (because I know many people with better systems and stronger brand preferences) but to paint an … [Read more...]
Countdown to the Disappearance of Internet Explorer 6
A year ago yesterday, a funeral was held for IE6, the browser from Microsoft that had a strong grip on its market share despite its age, limitations, and superior replacements. Regardless of the funeral, IE6 continues to be used. IE6countdown.com is a website run by Microsoft to monitor the market share of IE6 until it is below 1% (it is currently at 12% worldwide).10 years ago … [Read more...]