Top 5 Ultralight Laptops
Here is a handy review from CNET of the top laptops for your on-the-go Trib Force members. You never know when you will have to get out of the safe house in a hurry.
Friday, August 31, 2001
Wednesday, August 29, 2001
Voice of America Considers Anti-Censorship Tech
Voice of America is considering new technology to allow Chinese citizens access to Web sites now banned by their government. Currently, Chinese government firewalls block many Western web sites, including some Voice of America sites. This sounds like a good way to get around totalitarian governments and get the info to the people.
Voice of America is considering new technology to allow Chinese citizens access to Web sites now banned by their government. Currently, Chinese government firewalls block many Western web sites, including some Voice of America sites. This sounds like a good way to get around totalitarian governments and get the info to the people.
Tuesday, August 28, 2001
Internet Access Via Power Lines Reborn in Europe
Another option for your intrepid TF members, at least for those of you in Europe.
Another option for your intrepid TF members, at least for those of you in Europe.
Monday, August 27, 2001
FBI Claims Tech is National Security Secret in Mob Case
More info on the Scarfo case and the secret method used to record computer keystrokes.
More info on the Scarfo case and the secret method used to record computer keystrokes.
Sunday, August 26, 2001
Which Blog Is Best for You?
If you have decided to add a web log to your Christian web page, this article in WebReview will help you decide which blog hosting service is for you.
If you have decided to add a web log to your Christian web page, this article in WebReview will help you decide which blog hosting service is for you.
Saturday, August 25, 2001
FBI Could Use Carnivore to Sniff Wireless Packets
Carnivore is hungry, snacks on wireless packets. Crunchy.
Carnivore is hungry, snacks on wireless packets. Crunchy.
Big Brother is Watching Wales
Another country where spy cams are used on the public, for their own protection, of course. Who watches the watchers?
Another country where spy cams are used on the public, for their own protection, of course. Who watches the watchers?
Why Personal Firewalls Matter To You
Another article on computer security, this one on the need for a personal firewall, especially if you have a broadband connection to the net. I recommend ZonaAlarm.
Another article on computer security, this one on the need for a personal firewall, especially if you have a broadband connection to the net. I recommend ZonaAlarm.
Tuesday, August 21, 2001
Microsoft Plugs Hotmail Security Hole
I would suggest that your local TF never, ever, use Hotmail or Outlook, wonderful MS products that seem designed to cause security nightmares. This article from ZDNet details the latest attempt by MS to patch yet another hole in their free e-mail service. To which I can only add, you get what you pay for.
I would suggest that your local TF never, ever, use Hotmail or Outlook, wonderful MS products that seem designed to cause security nightmares. This article from ZDNet details the latest attempt by MS to patch yet another hole in their free e-mail service. To which I can only add, you get what you pay for.
Two-Way Messaging Is The Latest Fad
More gadgets to improve the lines of communications between your TF members. This article from Popular Mechanics details their test of seven wireless two-way communicators, or as they call them "pagers on steroids."
More gadgets to improve the lines of communications between your TF members. This article from Popular Mechanics details their test of seven wireless two-way communicators, or as they call them "pagers on steroids."
Excite@Home Warns It May Not Be Able to Continue Operating
If any of you use this ISP, you may want to start looking for a new one. Can't have your local TF without a net connection.
If any of you use this ISP, you may want to start looking for a new one. Can't have your local TF without a net connection.
Good for the Soul - And The Bottom Line
This Washington Post article notes the increase in what they call the new "spiritual economics" of corporate spirituality, or a "a quasi-religious movement, one without a god or theological foundation but filled with moral attitudes and guidelines common to all religions." This would seem to be an opportunity for Christians to share their faith alongside co-workers into yoga, meditation and other forms or neo-pagan spiritualism.
This Washington Post article notes the increase in what they call the new "spiritual economics" of corporate spirituality, or a "a quasi-religious movement, one without a god or theological foundation but filled with moral attitudes and guidelines common to all religions." This would seem to be an opportunity for Christians to share their faith alongside co-workers into yoga, meditation and other forms or neo-pagan spiritualism.
Sunday, August 19, 2001
In the Left Behind novels, Tsion and Buck used the Internet to share the gospel. If you don't already have a Christian web page, what are you waiting for? One of the easiest ways to build community on your web site is to host message boards with a range of topics. There are many different services that will host a message board for you. You can find a list here, as well as helpful reviews. And, if you don't know exactly where to start in building a web page, ask some Christian webmasters for tips, they will be glad to help.
Friday, August 17, 2001
PDAs Ripe for Hacker Attack
According to this report, PDA's (like my trusty Palm Pilot) should not be used to store any critical or confidential information, as they are vulnerable to hacker attack. So, make sure none of your Trib Force members have sensitive information on a wireless Palm or one that is synchronized over a network.
According to this report, PDA's (like my trusty Palm Pilot) should not be used to store any critical or confidential information, as they are vulnerable to hacker attack. So, make sure none of your Trib Force members have sensitive information on a wireless Palm or one that is synchronized over a network.
Little Cell Phone Might Be Seasons Biggest Gadget
This article from the Washington Post reviews the Sanyo SCP-6000 cell phone and gives it a rave review for being the smallest and lightest cell phone on the market. It's perfect for your always on-the-go Trib Force members.
This article from the Washington Post reviews the Sanyo SCP-6000 cell phone and gives it a rave review for being the smallest and lightest cell phone on the market. It's perfect for your always on-the-go Trib Force members.
Thursday, August 16, 2001
Study: Net crawling with hidden, snooping bugs
Another news report on web bugs, this one from CNN. Bugs. Now I feel all itchy.
Another news report on web bugs, this one from CNN. Bugs. Now I feel all itchy.
Tuesday, August 14, 2001
Web Bugs Are Tracking Use of Internet
I hope this is not news to anyone. According to the article, "The use of bugs to track people and to create profiles of them becomes more powerful and, some privacy advocates argue, more problematic when the technology is used by a network of sites linked to some third party." So, I wonder, how safely could Tsion Ben-Judah and Buck actually post their messages on the Internet without their net use being tracked? How would they conceal their IP addresses? In the novels, both Tsion and Buck had very popular web sites that the GC was unable to shut down. In reality, they would have to have their own ISP, servers, etc. to do that, right? If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.
I hope this is not news to anyone. According to the article, "The use of bugs to track people and to create profiles of them becomes more powerful and, some privacy advocates argue, more problematic when the technology is used by a network of sites linked to some third party." So, I wonder, how safely could Tsion Ben-Judah and Buck actually post their messages on the Internet without their net use being tracked? How would they conceal their IP addresses? In the novels, both Tsion and Buck had very popular web sites that the GC was unable to shut down. In reality, they would have to have their own ISP, servers, etc. to do that, right? If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.
"New Living Translation" Now Available Online at Bible Geteway
Here is a great resource for your Internet outreach efforts. Your Ben-Judah will love this. Bible Gateway announces its newest addition, the "New Living Translation," joining an ever-growing collection of searchable online Bibles. Now featuring complete Bibles in 14 languages -- ranging from English to Danish to Portuguese to Italian--the Bible Gateway is a comprehensive study resource for everyone from casual readers to serious Bible students. In addition to the online texts, the Bible Gateway also features numerous Bibles in audio format, so you can listen to a favorite translation or version online.
Here is a great resource for your Internet outreach efforts. Your Ben-Judah will love this. Bible Gateway announces its newest addition, the "New Living Translation," joining an ever-growing collection of searchable online Bibles. Now featuring complete Bibles in 14 languages -- ranging from English to Danish to Portuguese to Italian--the Bible Gateway is a comprehensive study resource for everyone from casual readers to serious Bible students. In addition to the online texts, the Bible Gateway also features numerous Bibles in audio format, so you can listen to a favorite translation or version online.
Claiming The Internet For Christ
In an online world full of evils like pornography and hate, is there room for people of faith to "set up camp" in cyberspace? A recent article online at the Christian Times answers with an enthusiastic "Yes," looking at several inspiring stories of individual Christians and ministries who, instead of condemning or avoiding the Internet, have put it to work in the service of evangelism and ministry. Read about several people of faith who are working to claim the Internet as a medium for spreading the Gospel's message of truth and hope. The article includes a great quote by Dr. Quentin Schultze (IFC/Gospelcom.net Special Consultant), "To turn over the Internet to the forces of evil is counterproductive....There has to be a Christian presence on the Internet."
In an online world full of evils like pornography and hate, is there room for people of faith to "set up camp" in cyberspace? A recent article online at the Christian Times answers with an enthusiastic "Yes," looking at several inspiring stories of individual Christians and ministries who, instead of condemning or avoiding the Internet, have put it to work in the service of evangelism and ministry. Read about several people of faith who are working to claim the Internet as a medium for spreading the Gospel's message of truth and hope. The article includes a great quote by Dr. Quentin Schultze (IFC/Gospelcom.net Special Consultant), "To turn over the Internet to the forces of evil is counterproductive....There has to be a Christian presence on the Internet."
Monday, August 13, 2001
Privacy Digest
This is a great resource for looking into privacy issues. Privacy Digest is a news blog, a daily update of privacy related news articles found on the net. Bookmark it.
This is a great resource for looking into privacy issues. Privacy Digest is a news blog, a daily update of privacy related news articles found on the net. Bookmark it.
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