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If Sarah Palin Read geeksugar, She May Have Known Better
I can't tell you enough how important email and online security is! I've been a little obsessed with the recent Sarah Palin email hacking scandal, but have put off saying much about it — until now. The suspected hacker — a 20-year old University of Tennessee student, and son of state representative Mike Kernell — was seen in front of the Grand Jury on Tuesday, and was let go without an indictment.
Have You Ever Had Your Information or Identity Stolen?
I couldn't believe it when I read on SFGate that it is very common for major websites like MySpace and MSNBC to be attacked and hacked, and how there's no way for users to know. Just this month, Israeli security firm Finjan uncovered a server full of consumer information, including social security numbers, bank account info, recorded keystrokes from online shopping in Malaysia.
Even though I'm tech-savvy and think I'm being careful online, I'm also totally paranoid sometimes that one false click or download will lead to a drained bank account or worse.
Tech Terror: Hackers, Viruses and Bugs, Oh My
I've been asking readers to submit their worst tech terror stories so we can revel in our shared horror tech stories and learn from one another's experiences. Teamsugar user Bookworm1 recently admitted she adores using computers, but is always on the lookout for a bug.
I love computers because they are so practical and fun to use.
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Geek Tip: Stave Off Social Identity Theft With KnowEm
Needless to say, I have a ton of active social networking accounts out there. Sometimes I even forget which ones I belong to! So when I discovered KnowEm, I was relived to be able to check a plethora of social networking sites for my user name, not only to remind me which sites I have an account with but to also make sure someone isn't going around stealing my moniker or worse — my identity.
Do You Ever Have Difficulty Making Out a Site Security Code?
You know those little encrypted passwords and codes you're sometimes required to enter before paying for something or accessing a certain feature of a website?
Gone are the days when they were actually legible, because now I can hardly read them! I realize that they are used to block spammers, hackers, and bots, but they are getting so sophisticated that I can barely make out the numbers and letters.
Gossip Girl: The Top Tech Moments of Season 2
Looking back, I think that one thing is clear (besides Chuck and Blair's relationship status, finally): Season two of Gossip Girl was totally techier than the first. Hackers, apps, and fresh new gadgets surfaced in the drama, and I couldn't have been more pleased. Check out my favorite geek moments of the last season.
It Had to Happen. . . Eventually: A New Virus Attacks Macs
Part of the Mac appeal to new computer users is that they are (or have been) virtually free from viruses. Since the large majority of the population uses Windows, hackers design viruses and worms to attack PCs to get more bang for their virus buck. And although there's no reason to panic just yet, researchers have found a virus that can attack your Apple computer now too.
Has Your Tech Ever Eaten Your Homework?
I remember my excuses for not having or doing my homework to have been pretty lame, but as for tech excuses, like my computer "ate" the file — well, let's just say I'm sure I made them do it too. A study found that these days, the new homework excuses are tech-related, such as blaming hackers for getting into your laptop to snag just your 10-page paper on 12th century witchcraft.
So has one of your gadgets ever eaten or ruined your work, somehow?
The Cheapest, Simplest Ikea Laptop Stand
I thought my lovely Dave was cheap ($20) for a laptop stand, but I've been proven wrong by Ikea Hacker, who has taught me that a genius trip to Ikea can be accomplished by looking at products with a mutable, creative eye.
Here, a user submitted this hack for the Lamplig trivet ($6) — accustomed to keeping hot pans off surfaces — where the hacker simply affixed $2 rubber feet to the trivet and achieved an angled laptop stand with airflow underneath. You'd have to use this on a surface though, otherwise I'm getting a visual (and a physical, ouch) of a metal grid print on your thighs.
Ever Wonder How the Geeks Get Thin?
So FitSugar may have all the tips on getting slim and trim for swim suit season or getting Jennifer Garner's bod, but have you ever wondered what geeks do to keep their physiques so hot? According to Buzzfeed, you too can unencrypt their secret to weight loss, without taking a single computer science course (unless, of course, you need some thinspo).
Buzzfeed's Best Links About How Geeks Get Thin
- The Hacker's Diet Is Like Mathematically Trending Your Own Weight Loss
- How to Become a Part of the Fatblogging Movement
- Why The Hacker Diet Works…
- How to Surf and Email While Walking on a Treadmill
- Health Hacks Podcast
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