The Innovators was released late last year and has been on my ‘want to read’ list since seeing it prominently placed on shelves in bookstores. It was written by Walter Isaacson, who interrupted his work on this book to write the Steve Jobs biography. This nonfiction book covers the invention of the digital world and the innovators that played a prominent role along the way. … [Read more...]
Book Review: Cyberphobia – Identity, Trust, Security, and the Internet
Cyberphobia - Identity, Trust, Security, and The Internet by Edward Lucas covers a lot of topics under the umbrella of information security, as you might guess from the book's tagline. The book sets out for itself the valiant goal of educating the masses and solving the problem of information security through end-user education. Unfortunately, I do not think any progress was … [Read more...]
Product Review: Jaybird Freedom F5 wireless earbuds
When it comes to running with headphones, I have used some simple earbuds that have over-the-ear loops to keep them attached through all of the vibrations of running. Constantly pressing the headphones further into my ear throughout the run is common as is getting caught up in the cord. For those reasons, I was excited to review the Freedom F5 In-Ear wireless headphones from … [Read more...]
Book Review: Exam Ref 70-697 Configuring Windows Devices
Last Spring, I took and passed exams 70-687 and 70-688 to become Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate for Windows 8. A generous offer from Microsoft gave those that became Windows 8 MCSAs, a free voucher to take exam 70-697. This was originally announces as a Windows 10 MCSA but was changed before the exam was published to a Specialist certificate of Configuring Windows … [Read more...]
Product Review: Anker USB Type-C AC adapter with Quick Charge 3.0
On Friday, the stock charger that came with my Nexus 6P phone stopped charging my phone. Every second it would blink the charge light but it would not sustain a charge. I tried other outlets and swapping cables but it seemed to have bitten the dust for good. Just as I was getting tons of micro USB AC adapters, they switched standards on me. The Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X use USB … [Read more...]