Tuesday, November 16, 2010

KidZui - The Internet for Kids

KidZui - The Internet for KidsI love this product, especially its price - free!!! It's what parents ask for and kids love.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Amazon.com Irks Users Over Pedophile Guide Sale, Defends Move - Bloomberg

Amazon.com Irks Users Over Pedophile Guide Sale, Defends Move - BloombergWhile this one book seems clear cut objectionable, banning books has lots of issues beyond speech. the more we play this up in the media, the more books will be sold, the best way o bury it is never mention it again. no more comments, tags or media. let it die a slow and disgusting death.

Monday, November 01, 2010

Privacy endangered notion (page 2) | Otago Daily Times Online News Keep Up to Date Local, National New Zealand & International News

Privacy endangered notion (page 2) | Otago Daily Times Online News Keep Up to Date Local, National New Zealand & International NewsHere are my tips, quoted in several articles, to be careful about having someone videotape you without your permission:

Tips to avoid being a recorded target

Cyber-safety experts say there are steps you can take to protect yourself, including:

• Treat your cellphone and laptop like your cash card - keep them on you and in your sights at all times.

• Assume anyone holding a cellphone or other hand-held devices with photo capabilities may be taking your picture.

• Don't do anything in range of that camera that you don't want the world to see.

• Point web cameras up toward ceiling when not in use or close laptops with cameras.

• A camera on a laptop can be in use even if screen appears blank.

• Periodically use Google to search your name, your screen name or any other identifying information to ensure your image or information isn't being shared.

• The quicker you respond, the better chances you have that the images have not been copied.