Why would I be up at 4am?
Indegestion - NO
Kids awake - Not tonight
Party all night - It's been MANY years since it has been this late.
Is there a server down somewhere - That program (and pay) has ended
I did get some sleep so far (3hr), and plan on getting some more. But I promised a client their computer back by today (Wed), and I plan on delivering on that promise.
Since I work a full time job during the day (at least for now, see my previous post), and have two kids that want time with daddy, and I love spending time with my wife after the kids are asleep. So work for clients (the current 2 of them) gets done late.
It was great of my current boss, and owner of Guaranteed Computer. To allow me to pursue these clients on my own. Relationships have been developed over the years, and the extra income will help. Plus, it could lead into having my own PC consulting business for many clients.
So tonight, I am rebuilding a clients PC, and it had 2hrs of Windows updates to download. As I type, it is installing the 2nd round of updates.
Once this finishes, I'm hoping to make it to bed with my wife, for another hour or two of sleep tonight. But there could be many more nights in my future.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Internet Security
Have you ever thought about how much of your information is floating out there on the internet for people to find?
There is the stuff you put out there yourself, but if use FREE WIFI or hotel internet access, then you need to secure your information more. It is very easy to gain access to your Facebook and Gmail accounts if you don't take a minute to add a bit of extra security
Facebook has their 'Login Notifications' and HTTPS security settings. but they don't turn them on by default.
HTTPS means that all information transmitted between your computer's internet browser and the Facebook servers is encrypted. If someone intercepts that internet traffic (very easy to do by the way; have you seen Firesheep?), all they see is random 'noise'. Of course you also get Facebook applications that are NOT HTTPS compatible. I just refuse to go there when they ask to "Turn off secure browsing?"
Login Notification requires you to 'name' every computer logging into your Facebook account. It then will send you an e-mail or text message letting you know what machine has logged into your account.
Both can be set up from Facebook's Account Settings, and change the Account Security. Just two simple check boxes could save your Facebook account. AND, if you want to know more about how easy it is for me to take over your account, just let me know and I will show you what Firesheep can really do.
GMAIL has this great feature called 2-step verification
Basically it requires your normal Gmail password, and a code you receive to a phone. Not just a smart phone, but any phone (home, mobile, other). See Google Help for full details
Google has already enabled HTTPS, and you can disable it. But I wouldn't recommend it.
SO security is something you should think about with everything you do on the internet
There is the stuff you put out there yourself, but if use FREE WIFI or hotel internet access, then you need to secure your information more. It is very easy to gain access to your Facebook and Gmail accounts if you don't take a minute to add a bit of extra security
Facebook has their 'Login Notifications' and HTTPS security settings. but they don't turn them on by default.
HTTPS means that all information transmitted between your computer's internet browser and the Facebook servers is encrypted. If someone intercepts that internet traffic (very easy to do by the way; have you seen Firesheep?), all they see is random 'noise'. Of course you also get Facebook applications that are NOT HTTPS compatible. I just refuse to go there when they ask to "Turn off secure browsing?"
Login Notification requires you to 'name' every computer logging into your Facebook account. It then will send you an e-mail or text message letting you know what machine has logged into your account.
Both can be set up from Facebook's Account Settings, and change the Account Security. Just two simple check boxes could save your Facebook account. AND, if you want to know more about how easy it is for me to take over your account, just let me know and I will show you what Firesheep can really do.
GMAIL has this great feature called 2-step verification
Basically it requires your normal Gmail password, and a code you receive to a phone. Not just a smart phone, but any phone (home, mobile, other). See Google Help for full details
Google has already enabled HTTPS, and you can disable it. But I wouldn't recommend it.
SO security is something you should think about with everything you do on the internet
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Friends and the continued job search
I am amazed at what kind of response one can receive just in who he knows.
In February, I posted about how my employer is closing between now and July 1. That same day I e-mailed a list of friends. A few days later, @RizzoTees re-tweeted my post looking for an IT Project Manager position.
Well July 1st has come, and we are still open. Helping with the transition to the new corporation to be providing service and support. There are still some aspects of the job they are not ready to take over, so we will be around until they are.
Since February, I have applied to over 110 companies. All of the consulting companies (head hunters) have called me in for interviews, but most don't seem to go much further than that. A few (Apex Systems and Fast Search) have done a better job of keeping in touch than others. The only company that has given me a face to face interview is Edward Jones (they have since filled the position).
So here I am, still looking for the right opportunity. Could it be as a project manager or business analyst, or could it be running a winery? I know it's out there, just have to figure out where?
If you can help in any way, you can view my current resume here.
In February, I posted about how my employer is closing between now and July 1. That same day I e-mailed a list of friends. A few days later, @RizzoTees re-tweeted my post looking for an IT Project Manager position.
Well July 1st has come, and we are still open. Helping with the transition to the new corporation to be providing service and support. There are still some aspects of the job they are not ready to take over, so we will be around until they are.
Since February, I have applied to over 110 companies. All of the consulting companies (head hunters) have called me in for interviews, but most don't seem to go much further than that. A few (Apex Systems and Fast Search) have done a better job of keeping in touch than others. The only company that has given me a face to face interview is Edward Jones (they have since filled the position).
So here I am, still looking for the right opportunity. Could it be as a project manager or business analyst, or could it be running a winery? I know it's out there, just have to figure out where?
If you can help in any way, you can view my current resume here.
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