The Smart Girls Guide To Privacy is 'the talk' 2.0 that all girls need. Heck, everybody needs this book. We all want our privacy, the majority just don't realize how much we have already lost on that front. While I am not a girl, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Why is it written towards a female audience? The author, Violet Blue, goes to great length to answer that question. … [Read more...]
Book Review: Digital Gold: Bitcoin and the Inside Story of the Misfits and Millionaires Trying to Reinvent Money
The book Digital Gold: Bitcoin and the Inside Story of the Misfits and Millionaires Trying to Reinvent Money by Nathaniel Popper is a microhistory book on the story of the virtual cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Published earlier this year, the Digital Gold narrative covers the story of Bitcoin from January 2009 to March 2014. It covers the history of the alternative currency across … [Read more...]
Product Review: Uniden Wireless DVR and Security Cameras
Security cameras have become more prevalent as storage gets cheaper, connectivity improves, and security concerns have grown. The older security cameras that use coaxial cables have improved their resolution but still lag behind IP camera capabilities. Upgrading the older systems isn't as easy as just replacing the cameras. It may be necessary to run a network cable possibly … [Read more...]
Product Review: UE Roll
Ultimate Ears, a Logitech subsidiary, reached well-reviewed success previously with the UE BOOM - a speaker column offering 360-degree sound. The company is again finding success with their latest release, the UE ROLL. The first thing you notice about the UE ROLL is the build quality. The flying saucer-shaped speaker feels durable and solid. It also comes with a 2-year … [Read more...]
Book Review: Social Media: Like It or Leave It
Social Media: Like it or Leave it by Rebecca Rowell is intended for 5th or 6th graders. It provides a reasonable argument for both perspectives of social media, embracing it or ignoring it. The publisher uses a unique method for the "Perspective Flip Books" where reading the book one way gives you one argument and then flipping the book around gives you a different argument. … [Read more...]