Jun 11, 2022National Parks: Grand TetonThe thing about the Tetons is that they are just there. I know that’s such a nondescript statement to make if you haven’t encountered them in person. When I say that the Tetons are just there, I mean that they seemingly come out of nowhere and then swallow up the…National Parks4 min readNational Parks4 min read
Jun 10, 2022Apple Safety Check Will Save LivesLife jackets stored under the ferry seats. The rapid-inflating escape slides hidden under the door of a plane. The bear repellent spray sold at every gift shop in Yellowstone. All items that I hope to never need, but am thankful exist. This week, at their annual developer’s conference, Apple introduced…Domestic Violence4 min readDomestic Violence4 min read
Apr 22, 2022Sometimes Multifactor Isn’t EnoughI’m sorry (I’m not sorry), but if you tell me your “Facebook was hacked,” I’m going to know that you clicked on something you shouldn’t (and probably something you wouldn’t want your mom or significant other to know about). So, I wasn’t too surprised when after an acquaintance started out…Social Engineering4 min readSocial Engineering4 min read
Apr 8, 2022National Parks: An Obsession BeginsAmerica’s National Parks are as vast and varied as the Nation itself. From the endless sea of grass found in the Everglades of South Florida, to the arid and frozen Gates of the Arctic north of northernmost Alaska, every bit of this nation’s natural wonders are on display and preserved…National Parks8 min readNational Parks8 min read
Apr 4, 2022Sorry to Hear You’re Having Trouble Logging In…“Sorry to hear you’re having trouble logging into Instagram. We can help you get straight back into your account.” This message is often accompanied by a helpful looking link that I could click on to get this much needed help. Sometimes it comes via text, others by email. …Phishing4 min readPhishing4 min read
Feb 27, 2022Defense in Depth — Multi-Factor AuthenticationIn a recent interview of Nicole Perlroth, a cybersecurity-focused journalist, on his stellar podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy2G3PhGm-g), Lex Fridman asks the following: “If you could fix one thing in the world, in terms of cybersecurity that would make the world a better place, what would you fix?” “Two factor authentication. Multi-factor authentication…Lex Fridman3 min readLex Fridman3 min read
Feb 8, 2022Protecting the Mind in our HandWe need to stop fighting against the truth that our smartphones have become an extension of us — and I’m not just talking about how a great deal of us always have one either in our hand or on our body. More and more, they are where we choose to…Smartphone4 min readSmartphone4 min read
Jan 25, 2022Keeping Contacts ContainedContacts No, not the contacts that I know I wouldn’t be able to wear because I flinch and turn away from simple eye drops as though someone is throwing a baseball at me. …Privacy4 min readPrivacy4 min read
Nov 9, 2021Coming Soon to iPhones: Communication Safety FeaturesIn Apple’s latest developer beta (a preview version of an update that is coming soon to iPads and iPhones) of iOS 15.2, the first use of the new “Communication safety in Messages” for children is available. This feature was announced this summer, and is designed to ensure that children are…IPhone2 min readIPhone2 min read
Nov 8, 2021Worth My Money: Wal-Mart Mounted PhotosAll of us have hundreds, thousands, (and some of us) tens of thousands of photos that we’ve taken over the years. For the most part, they live only on our smartphones, tablets, and social media feeds. Yet these pictures contain within them the wonders of our lives: Our beautiful children…Photography6 min readPhotography6 min read
