This week, two blog readers let me know what Google Chrome was warning them of malware on my blog. I dived in and discovered that, indeed, a nasty, obfuscated JavaScript attack had made its way into my site. Although I was disappointed by the lack of clarity about how to fix it, I believe I was able to remove it last night.
How My Blog Became Infected With MW:JS:150 Malware (And How I Fixed It)
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cheap, No-Contract 4G Data: Clear’s Undocumented Daily- and Weekly-Pass Plans
January 23, 2012 By 7 Comments
Although Clear clearly wants buyers to sign up for monthly service, they also have “secret” on-demand 2-hour, daily, and weekly plans. Here’s how to get online cheap!
How to Prepare Your AT&T Phone for Travel Abroad
January 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The difference between American and European mobile phone providers are vast, and the modern traveler is likely to run afoul if they are unprepared, running up a surprisingly large bill! Here’s a rundown of my standard techniques to prepare my American mobile phone for travel abroad.
What Is an XQD Card? The New Media for Pro Cameras!
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The CompactFlash Association announced a new media card format last month, and now Sony and Nikon have introduced the first media and digital cameras, respectively. But what exactly is an XQD memory card? Read on for the details.
When Incandescent Bulbs Are Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Have Incandescent Bulbs
January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Although they are ridiculously inefficient, incandescent lightbulbs seem to have a huge number of fans. Despite the romance of the glowing filament, many governments are moving to ban the use of incandescent light bulbs in many applications. Here in the United States, the federal government intends to encourage the use of more efficient light bulbs but there is no outright ban.
How We Built a Totally Awesome Roman Aqueduct Diorama
January 4, 2012 By 2 Comments
My son recently came home with a tough school assignment: Build a presentation or diorama of a Roman aqueduct. As you can see from the picture above, the finished project was way beyond anyone’s expectations. And I’m happy to report that my son was able to accomplish every element of construction with my guidance and assistance.
Microsoft Adds Data Deduplication to NTFS in Windows 8
January 3, 2012 By 14 Comments
The next version of Microsoft Windows Server includes integrated data deduplication technology. Microsoft is positioning this as a boon for server virtualization and claims it has very little performance impact. But how exactly does Microsoft’s de-duplication technology work?
How I Eliminated Over 2 kW of Lighting at Home
January 3, 2012 By 7 Comments
The average home is incredibly inefficient, and nowhere is this more obvious than the ubiquitous electric lightbulb. Compact fluorescent (CFL) and LED lights are an order of magnitude more efficient at converting electricity to lumens rather than heat, but making the switch is not simple. The limitations, pricing, and sheer variety of lighting options are daunting.
My 2012 Project: Improving Energy Efficiency
January 3, 2012 By 2 Comments
I am in the process of upgrading my own home to make it more energy efficient. I do this mainly as an exercise of faith and science, since my electric and gas bills are not currently all that expensive. But I just can’t countenance burning 10 times more electricity than I need to, even if I can afford it. It’s also an exercise in geekiness, since today’s lighting alternatives and appliances have an undeniable techno-cool factor about them.
Building Virtual Infrastructure Seminar – Atlanta, GA
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Truth in IT has now opened registration for my upcoming “Building Virtual Infrastructure” seminars in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Attendance is free of charge for qualified end-users, and sponsors are invited to contact Truth in IT as well. Truth in IT has scheduled two consecutive days in Atlanta in the second week in March.
