Cyberphobia - Identity, Trust, Security, and The Internet by Edward Lucas covers a lot of topics under the umbrella of information security, as you might guess from the book's tagline. The book sets out for itself the valiant goal of educating the masses and solving the problem of information security through end-user education. Unfortunately, I do not think any progress was … [Read more...]
Product Review: Jaybird Freedom F5 wireless earbuds
When it comes to running with headphones, I have used some simple earbuds that have over-the-ear loops to keep them attached through all of the vibrations of running. Constantly pressing the headphones further into my ear throughout the run is common as is getting caught up in the cord. For those reasons, I was excited to review the Freedom F5 In-Ear wireless headphones from … [Read more...]
Book Review: Exam Ref 70-697 Configuring Windows Devices
Last Spring, I took and passed exams 70-687 and 70-688 to become Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate for Windows 8. A generous offer from Microsoft gave those that became Windows 8 MCSAs, a free voucher to take exam 70-697. This was originally announces as a Windows 10 MCSA but was changed before the exam was published to a Specialist certificate of Configuring Windows … [Read more...]
Product Review: Anker USB Type-C AC adapter with Quick Charge 3.0
On Friday, the stock charger that came with my Nexus 6P phone stopped charging my phone. Every second it would blink the charge light but it would not sustain a charge. I tried other outlets and swapping cables but it seemed to have bitten the dust for good. Just as I was getting tons of micro USB AC adapters, they switched standards on me. The Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X use USB … [Read more...]
Evaluating the Cisco Meraki MX64 firewall
I was a little familiar with Cisco Meraki products since exploring their free MDM tools over two years ago. Now, I am checking out the hardware offerings in their firewall line for a client's needs. Setting up a trial with the Meraki MX64 was pretty prompt and painless as far as these things go. I am currently in the middle of that two week trial. The MX64 is the smallest of … [Read more...]