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For software security, many people prefer open-source software. It’s usually functional and inexpensive, although it’s not always pretty. It also (generally) has a reputation for being more secure than closed-source software. But a rash of supply chain attacks have infected many popular open-source projects. Oftentimes the infected code is small […]

Open-source Dangers: Supply Chain Infection

30 Aug, 2019 in Uncategorized tagged computer / first world problems / internet / security by Colin Dorman (updated 54 days ago)

It seems like every website wants to send you notifications or know your location. Turn these off quickly and easily!

Browser Notifications Bugging You? Here’s How To Turn Them Off

10 May, 2019 in Tech tagged chrome / firefox / first world problems / internet / safari by Colin Dorman (updated 159 days ago)

There’s been lots of pretty negative news coming out of Facebook over the past few years. I’ve only touched on a couple of things (smartphone privacy, social engineering), but it’s looking more and more like Facebook is either grossly incompetant or a bad actor when it comes to respecting their […]

Facebook: Dumb or Evil?

3 May, 2019 in Tech tagged first world problems / internet / productivity / security by Colin Dorman (updated 168 days ago)

I have been a Google fan for quite a few years. And while some of their business practices give me pause, I have more trust in Google than similar data-centric companies like Facebook. My fondness for Google has been tempered over the past couple of years by a series of […]

(New) Trust Issues With Google

26 Apr, 2019 in Tech tagged android / apple / cell phone / chromebook / first world problems / google / internet / ios / project fi / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 178 days ago)

I don’t think that it comes as any surprise that knowledge of scales and arpeggios is one of the keys to being a well-rounded musician. Knowing scales and arpeggios inside and out will improve almost every aspect of your playing. Intonation, technical facility, interval training, and sightreading are all improved […]

New Page: Extended Scale Exercises

24 Apr, 2019 in Horn tagged horn playing / horn practice / horn teaching / horn technique / internet / media devices / music / practice by Colin Dorman (updated 178 days ago)

One question I get fairly often these days is about the need for a website, especially with the explosion of social and professional media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Soundcloud. My response is usually pretty simple: Maybe more than ever, if you don’t have a website now, you need one! While […]

Why You (Yes, You) Need A Website

10 Apr, 2019 in Tech tagged first world problems / google / internet / productivity / smartphone by Colin Dorman (updated 199 days ago)

It’s no secret that online security is more important now than it was a decade ago. One of my own personal pet peeves, though, is the constant use of very bad password practices that are used by lots of people (me included)! Password Safety It’s become fairly common knowledge that […]

Password Security Is No Joke

20 Mar, 2019 in Horn tagged android / apple / apps / first world problems / internet / ios / security by Colin Dorman (updated 204 days ago)

Security on social media is a constant balancing act. Lots of memes, quizzes, or trending topics look harmless, but if the whole Cambridge Analytica fiasco has taught us anything about social media’s potential pitfalls, paranoia is a much better (and safer) default attitude to have. The 10-Year Challenge Danger One […]

Social Media Paranoia: The New Normal?

20 Feb, 2019 in Tech tagged facebook / first world problems / google / internet / security / smartphone / social media by Colin Dorman (updated 251 days ago)