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Twitter's recent security crackdown includes a list of 370 passwords that will not be allowed when signing up for new accounts (no word on whether changes to existing passwords will have the same restrictions). I'm thinking that a server script and/or...
In a recent focus group meeting I was helping to facilitate I was once again reminded of the importance of realizing when you're trying to force something that is getting in the way of the primary objective. Our negotiated contract with the client...
I recently got my invitation to try out Google's new Voice service . Once again, the price is free and you can get your own invitation here . Setting up yet another dependency on a free beta product from Google concerns me but not enough to...
In a recent report from the IBM Center for the Business of Government , government executives are strongly urged not to ignore the use of Web 2.0 technologies in their agencies and to re-think the way they serve the public. The report is targeted at executive...
I bought a discount PC from a highly reputable company (okay, it was Woot) a couple of months ago to replace my aging PC at home. I come from a hardware background so I'm more apt to put up with crappier parts in exchange for a good deal. However, when...
A typical web-based authentication system will have two options--Sign In (a path for existing users) and Register (a path for new users). Potential problems for users arise when they don't know if they have an account, or they have tried to sign in unsuccessfully...
I love multiple monitors. I made everyone at work start using multiple monitors last year. At first they were afraid...they were petrified...but now they don't like working at home if they only have one monitor. If you're looking to justify multiple monitors...
Apparently not much. According to the product pricing page , all you need is "Any other developer tool". Here is the full eligibility statement found at the bottom of this page : Upgrade Pricing Eligibility To qualify for upgrade pricing, you must be...
It's the burning question that's been haunting me for years. Where did this little ambiguous icon come from? What was the inspiration for this symbol of information subscription? What great mind dove deep into their soul and returned with this gem? I...
I attended last year and, though a bit on the spendy side, it was a worthwhile trip and will probably be attending this year as well. Here are some tips if you've never been to this event at the Orlando, Florida location . The hotel is ginormous. Not...
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