Category: Review
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Hak5, what happened?
Hak5 is an internet TV show about “everything from network security, open source and forensics, to DIY modding and the homebrew scene.” In some ways it’s the spiritual successor to The Broken. I was a big fan of thes how when they first started releasing episodes 4 3 years ago. But for one reason or another, I stopped following the show…
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Canadian Policty Party Websites Report Card
With the looming Canadian federal election, I thought I’d take a look at the federal party websites. I’ll be rating them on 5 characteristics, on a 5 point scale: Design: How much I like the look and feel. User Interface: How well does the site layout work Candidate Info: How good is the info on the candidate…
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Low-Tech Todo List
I’ve been trying to find a good todo list keeping method for years. I’ve tried online services like tadalist, i’ve tried using a moleskine. Nothing seems to work for me. Internet Super Mom bought me this combination mouse-pad, todo list about a week ago. So far it seems to have solved my todo list woes.
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Google Chrome: I’m In L-O-V-E
I’m sure these sentiments will be echoed around the around the blogosphere (including 4 posts on GigaOm…seriously) over the next couple of days, but I just can’t contain myself. I think I now know what it feels like to be an Apple fanboy when Steve Jobs announces one more thing. I haven’t been this excited…
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iPhone Tethering, Not As Hard As It Looks
In a flip-flop move reminisant of John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign, Rogers Wireless has reversed it’s policy regarding smart phone tethering. I’m not even going to try to speculate what’s going on internally with this company. Buried in this CBC article about Rogers’ (baffling) new data plans is this nugget: Unlike other cellphone carriers, Rogers…