November 3, 2018

Paper Bank Statements Don't Keep You Safer

Do you trust your iPhone or iPad for safety in banking? If not, what do you trust more that you feel reduces your risk?
If you think paper statements, then it may already be too late.
If you prefer a desktop computer or laptop web browser over a mobile app that has dedicated access tied directly to your bank, consider the risks of malware and viruses you could be exposing yourself to from desktop websites compared to mobile.
Here are some useful articles on the subject:
Don’t want to store your banking information in a password manager because you know it by heart? Crooks are counting on you to know this info by heart so that you can be phished into giving it up more easily. If you have to stop, then go get the info from a password manager, you’re much more likely to keep yourself safer because the act of looking it up will make you think twice about the reason why you’re looking it up instead of just giving out the answer.
Hack your own brain, metaphorically, by placing some bright, yellow safety tape over that step that was about to trip you and cause injury.

January 3, 2018

Testing Blogo

Checking out the Blogo app again. My first thought as I type this is that I wish it had auto-correct. I’m editing this post now to see how it re-publishes.

December 8, 2016

Senior Moments – Tech Support for Seniors

At Macstock 2016, Jodi Spangler and I demonstrated how to bridge the Digital Divide in this entertaining and informative skit on helping our seniors navigate and use new technology. We highlighted tips for keeping your cool while teaching your parent or grandparent how to use that shiny new tool.

July 18, 2016

Macstock 2016

Here is a Flickr album of my Adventures at Macstock 2016 and of touring downtown Chicago. My feet have *almost* forgiven me. I'll write more about this wonderful experience soon, so stay tuned!Macstock 2016

July 12, 2016

FMEO - Episode 340 with Dave Ginsburg


Mike Potter was in Crazy Headless Chicken Mode while prepping for #Macstock2016, so he invited me to help Dave Ginsburg with the show in his absence. He must think we know how to podcast, or somethin! Tap or click the play button in this player to listen to the show.


Check out Mike's show notes here: http://www.formaceyesonly.com/2016/07/11/for-mac-eyes-only-and-the-mice-will-play/


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June 29, 2016

That Time I Made Bart Laugh and Choke On His Beer

I have been friends with Bart Busschots for a long time now. I love to make him laugh and I've been wanting this very moment for a long, long time and it has finally arrived...at 56 minutes and 24 seconds in to this video podcast I contributed to for British Tech Network.
The Big Show participants
video: http://www.britishtechnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/BIG_270616.m4v
Click below to watch their video and listen in as Ewen loses it and Bart chokes back his beers. Poor Jeff manages to recover it for us, almost.

Check out original show notes here: http://www.britishtechnetwork.com/big/molten-salt-is-my-new-safe-word
Thanks to Ewen Rankin for inviting me on the The Big Show with Jeff Gamet, Paul Wright, Chris Campion, and Bart Busschots who allow me to not behave myself.

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Tap or click the play button in this player to view the show.




Maybe I enjoy it just a little too much?

June 13, 2016

WWDC 2016 Reactions With Mike & Dave On The For Mac Eyes Only Podcast


Mike Potter graciously invited me on his show with Dave Ginsburg to discuss WWDC 2016 announcements live. It was a really fun discussion and I had a great time. I felt like a golf announcer at certain moments! There was lots to see and talk about during the keynote. I may gotten just a little too excited about new emoji. Tap or click the play button in this player to listen to the show.


Check out Mike's show notes here: http://www.formaceyesonly.com/2016/06/13/for-mac-eyes-only-reaction-time-apples-wwdc-2016-keynote/

Click Podcast Audio Link to For Mac Eyes Only Show Number 339 to listen to the audio podcast and consider subscribing to the show.