If things go according to plan, SpaceX will launch “Starship” on its first test flight. SpaceX is planning on going … More
Category: The Buzz
All the stuff that doesn’t fit esle where and things that catch my attention.
3CX VoIP Software Compromised in Supply Chain Attack
Security firms Crowdstrike, Sophos, and SentinelOne have warned that a digitally signed version of the soft phone has been turned … More
PC Desks for Small Spaces
I have a gaming laptop, but when playing at home I hook it up to a full-size monitor, keyboard, and … More
Ghost Hunting at the Oddfellows Home
All of us are seated at large, round, wooden tables. The themed hotel conference room is framed by dark heavy … More
Master All Streaming Services with a Single App on All Screens
We all knew that à la carte streaming was going to end up as a hot mess. After Disney proved … More
Field Trip: The KC Rock and Gem Show
The family and I were feeling a little stir crazy, so we hopped on social media to see if there … More
Unexpected Results Installing Anti-Virus Software on Windows Servers
When you install anti-virus software on Windows 10 it registers itself with the Security Center and automatically turns off Windows … More
Night Eye – Dark Mode for Most Browsers on All Sites
Night Eye is the Frank’s Red Hot of browser extensions; “I put that sh*t on every thing”.
Mimecast Email Security Firm Compromised
Mimecast, a popular Email Security and Archival platform, posted on its blog Tuesday that a certificate it uses to encrypt … More
Adobe will Actively Block Flash Content from Running Beginning January 12th of 2021
Flash Player itself has a timebomb in it that will prevent it from working after 1/12/2020.
Edit Code on Your Android Device
Every once in a while I find myself needing to review or edit code on my mobile. It never fails, … More
SolarWinds Orion Monitoring Tool Has Been Compromised
SolarWinds is an Austin Texas based company that makes a lot of tools used by IT departments the world over. … More
The Dark Side of MFA
Have you every met a person who has invested in a four-wheel-drive vehicle and became a poor driver because of … More
A Kickstand for any Phone or Case
I’ve been a big fan of Samsung’s LED Wallet Case for years. I had them for my last three Samsung … More
PowerShell: Worried about Ransomware? Prepare for Application Lock Down by Finding the Software and Services You Use Now
With all of the ransomware attacks that are making the headlines this year, many businesses are looking to improve their … More
Fix Oculus Quest 2 Fan Noise
I was so excited when my Oculus Quest 2 arrived this afternoon. I booted it up, went through the setup … More
Improve Your Password Changing Practices
Back in the day, your network credentials were used to logon to your computer, get to your email server, and … More
Ignite and VMworld Virtual and Free in 2020
IT conferences have always been a mixed bag of experiences for me. Some amount to a giant sales pitch with … More
Dark Mode for Facebook, Linked In, and most Other Android Apps
I have always been sensitive to light. Ironically, I have spent a large portion of the last thirty years looking … More
Is Your Laptop Plugged In All Day While Working From Home?
When you work in an office you go to meetings, visit clients, go to lunch and commute. Your laptop gets … More