security A Useful Band-Aid For Sites Still Using SMS for Logins This entry describes how use a free Google Voice VOIP number to receive SMS login codes for websites that don't support Authenticator apps or hardware keys for 2FA.
security š„HOT DEALS ON FREEZESā Infinite Credit Freezes for the Low Price of $0 š„HOT DEALS ON FREEZESā Once upon a very odd and scary time, security and privacy conscious citizens had to fork over anywhere between $10-$50 to evil credit bureaus every time they needed to get a new mobile phone line. This dark age ended on September 21, 2018.
tech No VM required: How to instantly 'spin-up' your favorite Linux distro+GNU in Windows 10 Install a Linux/GNU distro in minutes and run it instantly in Windows without a Virtual Machine using the new Windows Subsystem for Linux feature of Windows 10
tips Our Weird Obsession With Keeping Our Trash Bins Clean SF Bay Area households can cover San Francisco entirely in a thin layer of plastic liner bags every 7 months. A couple years ago, I finally caught up to the reality that lining trash bins with plastics bags is not only a relatively useless endeavor, but also harmful to the environment.
security Stop, Drop, & Freeze. Rinse & Repeat. (The Equifax Edition) Two years ago I was notified that Experian had a major data breach that affected 15 million customers records including date of birth, social security numbers, drivers license IDs, addresses and more. Despite
tips How 6 Eyelets and 50ft of String Can Save You $37 + 175KWh Every Year About 3 years ago, I bought a pack of eyelets and a spool of string with the simple goal of hanging a clothesline in my storage room to air dry my clothes.
conservation The Weekday (Vege)||(Pesce) tarian This post IS NOT about promoting vegetarianism, veganism, raw vegansism, or eating more healthy. This post IS about how to make your impact on long term sustainable food consumption in a way that
security Your IRS IP PIN Might Actually Hand Your Refund to Criminals, Unless... Freezing Your Credit - The Gift That Keeps on Giving You thought the worst had already passed. After you got a notification in the mail that your SSN and other personal information had
product The Power of 'Undo' One of the benefits of not having any brand allegiance in the 'smartphone wars' is that I've been able to appreciate subtle differences between brands after bouncing from Windows Mobile, to Android, to
conservation The Big Blue Bin Apparently that warm and fuzzy feeling I get when filling up my blue recycling bin with every type of paper, plastic, and metal I could find was only a feeling. A few years
security My High School's Mascot Is 'Gator' So now you know my answer to "What was your high school's Mascot?". But that's OK. I don't actually use this security question anywhere, and if I am forced to answer
security Let's Get 2nd Level The last step in this three part blog post, is to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for any account supporting it (full list here). 2FA can help you buy some time to lock down
security You Only Need To Remember 4 Passwords Its Time To Simplify Your Password Game Text passwords might be dying, but they aren't leaving anytime soon. You can now use your fingerprint to unlock your phone, your face to login to
security Applying Common Sense to Data Breach Response I believe some major revisions are needed for post breach etiquette (if you do too, please sign this MoveOn petition and whitehouse.gov petition). While there have been some recent bills put forth,
security Why Is Experian Asking For My Money After Losing My Social Security Number? Some of the recent breaches that hit Anthem and Experian are worst case scenarios for consumers. In these cases, your core personal information (SSN, maiden name, previous addresses, etc.) are already housed at
security Stop, Drop, and Freeze Watching that 3rd rerun of Sports Center? Checking Instagram for the 4th time this hour? Unless you are doing something urgent, it is probably worth it to set aside an hour or so
