Quite the Contrary . . .
Data Are Forever
Data are forever. Heard that statement, or something like it, before? OK, but have your really considered what it means?
2 Step Misstep
User interfaces are important. Particularly logins. Too bad some website developers don’t test their 2 step verifications.
Tourist Trap Lessons
Take this brief refresher course on how to avoid tourist trap restaurants. It may save you from getting soaked.
Time to Cash Out?
Cash will soon be obsolete. So the experts say. The fragility of the US electricity grid may keep those experts waiting.
Don’t Listen to Centenarians
Stop listening to centenarians. Their advice is suspect. Understand the concept of survivorship bias first.
G Whiz
A G5 event could ruin your life and those of your children. Yet, most people do not even know what they are.
Meet Your Roommates
Your local water meets all the established standards? Take no comfort there. It could still be full of contaminants.
BitLocker’s Backdoor
Using BitLocker? Happy with your 128 bit encryption method and “secure” 48 digit encryption password? Think again.
Will AI Spell the End of IP?
Much has been written about how AI will impact the job market. It is also changing how IP is defined and valued.
News You May Have Missed
While you were working, I was scouring the internet for the news that really matters. Here are the fruits of my labors.