DO YOU GET tired of Chrome nagging you about outdated plug-ins (such as Java)? If so, use this command line switch "--allow-outdated-plugins" (without the quotes of course). To do this, click on your Chrome icon, choose properties, cut and paste the switch at the end of your "target" line. It should look like this when you are done: chrome.exe --allow-outdated-plugins
For more information on running Chrome with flags, see this page.
STRONG PASSWORDS ARE one of the top security precautions one can take to. Far too many people still choose passwords that are easy to guess and thus vulnerable to hackers, stalkers, enemies and the like. The New York Times cited a study in 2010 found one in five people still choose simple passwords such as "123456", "iloveyou", "acb123" and even "password." The issue is even more serious for legal professionals who have a duty to maintain client confidentiality. Here's a free website that will help generate strong passwords for you that are very difficult to crack. Note there is an option to turn symbols on or off. Symbols are one of the best ways to shore up your password, but are inconvenient to type and harder to remember than numbers and letters. This website only generates great passwords, it does not manage them for you.
EVER HAVE A need for a random name generator? Here's a free, no-frills one that works well. It mashes up real names lifted from the U.S. Census. A neat setting even allows you select how obscure the generated names are.
DISTURBING COMMENT SEEN on a Newegg product review for a TINY USB key from Transcend (JetFlash T3) -- " Also excellent potential for smuggling data." Eek! I do have a couple of these by the way and they truly are the ultimate in portability. Also, they seem to be more durable than they appear. Transcend recently introduced a new T3 series with a super durable metal casing. Available in sizes up to 16 GB at present.
TWITTER COPYCAT HEELO is off to an impressive start! It took two weeks from it's launch earlier this month to reach the milestone of one million registered users. Heelo is from the creator of TwitPic. Like Twitter, messages are limited to 140 characters, and users can attach an optional photo or video and share their location. Mobile apps for Heelo are coming soon. Despite the strong start for the service, I personally think Heelo needs to distinguish itself more from Twitter if it is going to succeed in the long run. Right now,
I don't see any compelling reason to switch. Add some unique features guys!
SPRINT AND T-MOBILE will both start offering the iPhone soon. Sprint as early as October. For more, see this article in Information Week.
IF YOU ARE a person who doesn't need the latest wiz-bang smartphone and mainly want to talk to people and text, I personally think the best bang for the buck right now is with Sprint's Boost Mobile network.
-- Michael
