I just thought I’d share this with you. I assumed that everyone must have heard about the TIME magazine nomination of YOU for 2006, but seems -talking to my sister based in Australia- that I was wrong. We should all be aware that we have each one of us in some way made some contribution to the Information Age.
Bruce Schneier in London
Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist and author. Described by The Economist as a “security guru,” Schneier is best known as a refreshingly candid and lucid security critic and commentator.
This lecture is part of the British Computer Society’s 50th anniversary and it is open to all. No ticket is required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Buddy Street Crossing Safety Game
Hi,
If you have a child with autism or special needs, take a look at the following game designed to teach children with special needs to cross the road.
Advice concerning the use of Webcam
The advice is simple, do not install web-cam on your computer at home if you have children.
If you do have webcam your child is at increased risk from some sort of on-line (maybe leading to physical) sexual abuse, than if there is none.
How is Generation Y going to change the workplace?
Take a look for this vision for the future. Interesting reading.
Parental Controls on Windows Vista and IE7
A nice overview of the parental controls functionality in Windows Vista and IE7.
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/03/01/541701.aspx
The HOSTS file – for blocking adware
Hi, an appropriate first posting for my blog.
I found a great website full of step-by-step tips for blocking all sorts of nasty stuff that want to visit your computer.
With configuration of the HOSTS file it is possible to intercept any IP calls that are made to advertising and tracking companies before they ever leave your computer. The HOSTS file is located -on WindowsXP- under c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. You may have to remove the read-only flag in order to edit. You can tell it has worked because the next time you log into your on-line mail (e.g. yahoo, google, etc) you may just see a small cross on the left of the box where the advert should be, but no advert!
Check out the following url: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/nopopups.htm. It gives instructions on how to configure the HOSTS file and where to find it. It also provides step-by-step instructions (with graphics :-)) on configuring IE, and other privacy tips.
Let me know if it works!!