Tech It Like A Man!

The other day I logged into my Facebook account, to find that they are releasing a public profile to Google. I’m like …uh NO. I immediately fixed my privacy settings to reflect that I did NOT want to show up on Google with my real name and whatnot hanging out. What I didn’t know was that many people are pretty mad about the change.

How Facebook’s “public search listing” could empower users by ZDNet’s Steve O’Hear — Facebook is adding “public search listings” whereby user profiles will be indexable by Google et al. This, once again, raises the issue of privacy on the social web. In this post, I argue that Facebook profiles that show up on Google results could actually benefit users who are concerned about their represented online.

So, if you have not changed your privacy settings yet, you should definitely go do it right now. If you are okay with people searching your name and a way to contact you, then let it be.

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I am still a bit unsettled about what it means to use a keylogger program. I mean, it’s good for parents who need to keep tabs on their children. It’s good for some employers to make sure that the employees aren’t using company time to socialize. I find that there is a great potential for this medium to be used in business as an accountability tool. You and I have a conversation, it is known that I record it. Everything is in writing and if we end up in court, there are plenty of records to back me up. You can even keep track of yourself and what you do on your computer, so if you are forgetful like me you won’t have a problem figuring out what you have said and done.

There is a point where it all goes downhill and becomes a technique to spy on others. I was watching a court show the other day where a husband had a program like this and was spying on his wife. That is where I draw the line. Keylogging is great for many different uses. It’s a little money to put out to make sure your family is safe, but it’s not supposed to be used as your personal private eye. I just want to put the warning out there not to abuse this program. Just as fast as the technology was released it can be recalled. Let’s not ruin it for everyone who needs a program of this nature.

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Microsoft Outlook users should be aware of a program that allows them to utilize better security in their email activities. You can get a free full version data security download right now and try it out for yourself. This program serves as an encryption mechanism for sensitive information that you may have to transmit through email. SecureZIP – The next generation of ZIP, isn’t a tool specifically for businesses, but will also work well for the every day user. You need to use your email address to get the download link. Check it out and let me know what you think. I will be testing this out more myself and will write a follow up review of the program soon.
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I did finally get my email from www.securezip.com to download the program. I am still in testing phases. I thought that the email would come right away, but for whatever reason it took till the next day to receive. Make sure to check your junk mail folder for the email so you don’t miss it. It didn’t go to mine, but that’s just a precaution for anyone who decides to try the program for themselves. Let me know what you think of it when you get it working for you.

I was just reading on Kim Komando about the free phone number you can get from Craig’s List. It’s all about keeping your information private and your home safe. I love the idea of the Craig’s Number. You can even use the number on other classified listing sites online.

This is an idea that should be expanded for online usage everywhere. I think that any time you can keep your privacy while using the Internet it’s a red letter day. So many people are being swept up in controversy lately, it is best that we all look to making our online lives safer.

The votes are in. There will be no .xxx domains showing up on the internet any time soon. Apparently, the argument that it will be easier to find adult content far outweighs the fact that you can FILTER the content by taking the .xxx out of the equation. I have a child who loves the internet. If he misspells a word and it takes him to a lude site, how is that better than me being able to put an easy filter on that will not allow him to go to any site that ends in .xxx ? Illogical thinking by those in the position to effect change, I say. It’s much harder to filter out every indecent image and site with the number of keywords that can be used to hide it. I say BOO to those who rejected this initiative.

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