Sunday, January 5, 2003

More cities with Wi-Fi More Cities Set Up Wireless Networks. Long Beach, Calif., is one of a growing number of cities and community groups that are considering free wireless Internet access. By John Markoff. [New York Times: Business] 7:57:38 PM    comment []

NFL Playoffs Two much better Playoff games in the NFL this afternoon than yesterday. 7:29:36 PM    comment []

Privacy E-Commerce News: Want Privacy? Get Cloaked on the Web with One Click. Most cloaking or 'anonymizing' software requires a complicated procedure. But Anonymizer's Privacy Button sits in the I"nternet Explorer" browser's toolbar and activates with one click. An Internet security company announced Tuesday that it is offering one-click "cloaking" software for Web surfers who want to retain their privacy. Anonymizer.com said its Privacy Button will enable users to turn advanced privacy protection on or off with a single click in their Internet Explorer browser toolbar. The San Diego, California-based company said the technology makes users' Web activity invisible to the Web sites they visit and to other prying eyes, such as collection companies specializing in compiling personal information. The company claims it also protects users from most pervasive security threats on the Internet, including online tracking and malicious code. Disclaimer: If you get this software by following the Anonymizer links on this page I might get a small cut(which I put toward my hosting fees. I don't make a profit). I know I do if you sign up for the regular www service but I'm not sure about this. [Privacy Digest] 11:01:56 AM    comment []

Palm Just saved myself $20/mo or more. If you're a regular reader, you'll know that the i705 has been less that robust in it's performance especially in the wireless arena. Well now I've recently learned that Palm is raising their wireless prices dramatically this year. So we've downgraded and are now in a search for new wireless connectivity 10:57:32 AM    comment []

Spent yesterday doing stuff around the house, cleaning and filing etc here in the office. Also did a bit of shopping and had to run to Walgreens for a perscription. Then watched part of a couple of horrible NFL playoff games. Lets hope todays are better. If not, the post season is sure going to be a letdown from the regular season. 9:30:37 AM    comment []

PGP Pretty Good Update For E-Mail Privacy : You don't need mathematics knowledge to use the program, but you will need to read the manual. (Washington Post via MyAppleMenu) [MyAppleMenu] 9:26:02 AM    comment []

Instant Messaging Yes this is good and wonderful, and is only as good as your coverage. Charles Cooper: "Did you know you can use AIM on your cellphone?" [Scripting News] 9:08:20 AM    comment []