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Update Your Router [NOW!]

If you have Internet in your home, you probably have a router. Either you’re leasing one from your ISP (and you really should buy your own) or you bought one from Amazon or Best Buy. Your Router’s Function Either way, your router is one of the most vulnerable and critical pieces of your network. And…
Chrome Takes A(nother) Step Back From Privacy

Since 2008, Google’s Chrome browser has been boon for all users of the internet, but lately there have been some curious developments taking place within the Chrome browser (and Google itself). Remember, if you will, browsing the internet in 2008.Microsoft’s Internet Explorer had around 70% of the browser market, with Firefox right around 25%. Safari…
Life with a Chromebook – 1 Year In

I posted awhile ago about moving from paper to digital music (you can find the original article here, and an update posted after a few months here), and so far I’ve quite enjoyed the change. While the vast majority of people who use digital music readers use iPads, I elected to go a slightly different…
Separating Yourself From Google – A Guide

A couple of months ago I posted about how Google’s Android operating system has given Google vast amounts of knowledge about your activities, where you work, what you look at when you shop, and (probably) even more. This kind of information makes Google really great at predicting what information you may want and when you…
Android Tablets – Finally Dead?

So it looks like Google may finally be putting the nail in the coffin of Android as a tablet operating system. Android tablets have always been a bit of a half-assed product from Google but in terms of hardware and software. As I mentioned a little bit in my Pixel C articles (here and here)…
How Google Knows So Much About You (Hint: It’s your Android phone)

As I mentioned in my previous post about making the jump from Android to iOS, I’m really enjoying some of the things that Apple has to offer (although there are many that baffle me). One of the things I’m enjoying most, though, is Apple’s approach to privacy from 3rd parties – Google included. While I…
Android to iOS: Why I Switched

So I did something a few weeks ago that I never really thought I would do. I switched from an Android phone (I’ve used Android phones since the original Android phone – the T-Mobile G1) to an iPhone (more specifically, the iPhone 8). I did this for a few reasons, which I’m putting down for…
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps

This article by Justin O’Beirne about the difference between Google Maps and Apple Maps is pretty fascinating – even if you’re not a cartography nerd. This article not only details the differences between the companies map products but also illustrates the vast amounts of data and automation that have caused Google Maps to leap way ahead…
Stay Away from Project Fi – Maybe

I’ve written a little bit about Google’s cell phone provider – Project Fi. You can read a bit about Project Fi here and a bit about data savings for Project Fi here. In general, my wife and I have been pretty happy with the Fi service and savings. Be warned: if you use more than…
WannaCry Virus: What You Should Know

If you follow the news at all, you’ve probably heard at least something about the WannaCry ransomware virus that has been making life miserable for IT and security professionals every since last Friday. This malware is certainly the worst seen so far in 2017, and is one of the most quickly-spreading malware attacks ever, infecting…