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This is my personal blog where I mostly post geeky, computer, family-oriented stories, and slightly OCD stuff. You can also follow me on Google+.
Tag Archives: internet
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*Keep track of your favorite blogs*
Following a blog is a great way to stay up to date on what the author is doing.
If only we could be notified without having to visit each blog again and again.
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Setting up a home network
Even before I started planning my new home, I knew that I wanted a wired network built right in. A quick count revealed that I was dealing with 22 network sockets, so using “proper” network hardware would be a smart move. Here’s what I did. Continue reading
Your Password is Too Damn Short
Writing about passwords is like beating a dead horse. It’s not very exciting, I know. But this needs to be said, and repeated often: sorry, but your passwords just aren’t good enough. Continue reading
Missed opportunities
My house was built less than two years ago and the satellite view of my home on Google Maps showed this: a lot of grass, but no house. It’s the lot in the middle of this angled view: I know … Continue reading
Did I ever mention that I don’t like spammers?
*Did I ever mention that I don’t like spammers?*
Well I don’t. But they seem to love me: if I turn off my anti-spam plugins, my sites are flooded with spam. With luck, my new setup strikes a better balance between catching spam and allowing real content. Wish me luck – using the comment form, if you like :-) Continue reading