We've had a number of requests in recent times for assistance with data recovery from media such as:
- optical disks (CD and DVD)
- USB flash disks, and
- digital camera memory cards.
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Whirlpool broadband survey results
Whirlpool has just released the results of its 2008 broadband survey. Essential reading for anyone who uses broadband, especially for those considering renewing their contracts.
Software release: photo-importer
Today marks the initial release of my new Linux utility, Photo Importer. I wrote it because i couldn't find a Linux image management utility whose import functions didn't require manual intervention. Photo Importer's goal is to provide reliable, hands-off import of media from digital cameras for Linux and the GNOME desktop. You can find out more info and download the software at its SourceForge.net and Freshmeat.net pages.
Security Maxims presentation
This presentation, recently linked on Bruce Schneier's blog is so profound it needs plugging at every opportunity:
From Roger Johnston, funny -- and all too true -- stuff. [Bruce Schneier's Crypto-gram]
Interesting article about generational differences from an IT security perspective
CSO Online has a really interesting article about generational differences from the perspective of IT security. While i'm sure it's not highly accurate from a sociological perspective and is probably guilty of overgeneralising, it still offers some food for thought that might be applicable to more areas than IT security. (As is usual with CSO Online, to get a readable version, use the printer-friendly option.)
Passwords and more!
The latest Ouch! newsletter from SANS has some great advice for end-users about password selection. If only every computer user read this newsletter regularly, the world would be a much safer place in which to compute!Some other useful related resources:
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More on living Microsoft free!
IT Toolbox has a great little summary of the experiences of Mike Kavis, a guy who's been living Microsoft free in an all Microsoft shop - at work! It all started from an "eat your own dog food" challenge (something i did with my wife which finally precipitated the switch to Linux on her part). Check out his other articles in the series:
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Some useful security resources
CSO Magazine recently released a bunch of really useful security resources. Check them out:
Why you shouldn't trust webmail
CSO Online has a great little article about why you shouldn't trust web mail. Check it out and have a good long think about what they say! (Choose the printer-friendly view for a version that's easier on the eyes.)
Setting up a Linux system for your grannie!
Linux Journal has an interesting article about how to set up Linux for your grannie. There are some great ideas to consider there.
