Read it all here.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Google Filter
Here's a nice little description of how Google sorts search results based on what it knows about you. I think this is all wrong. I don't use Google search anymore, if I can help it.
Read it all here.
Read it all here.
Monday, April 01, 2013
Collusion!!
Have you noticed that if you buy something on the internet, your ads on Facebook change and match what you bought? Big brother is watching, and he knows a LOT about you.
This happens because these sites constantly trade information about your on line activities. You can watch it happen by installing the Chrome Extension called Collusion. After you load this extension, you'll get a new little extension icon to the right of the address bar, that looks like circles joined by lines, like a Miro painting.
Click on that, and it shows you what sites are trading your information as you browse. You'll see something like this:
It's a little bit freaky. The red circles are known tracking sites and the grey ones are probably tracking sites, but not cataloged yet. Browse to msnbc, fox news, or ESPN to see Collusion light up.
This tool is from Disconnect, and I'll have more on their good stuff later. They help you block that horsetrading of your information.
This happens because these sites constantly trade information about your on line activities. You can watch it happen by installing the Chrome Extension called Collusion. After you load this extension, you'll get a new little extension icon to the right of the address bar, that looks like circles joined by lines, like a Miro painting.
Click on that, and it shows you what sites are trading your information as you browse. You'll see something like this:
It's a little bit freaky. The red circles are known tracking sites and the grey ones are probably tracking sites, but not cataloged yet. Browse to msnbc, fox news, or ESPN to see Collusion light up.
This tool is from Disconnect, and I'll have more on their good stuff later. They help you block that horsetrading of your information.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Running the York Heritage Rail Trail
This weekend was the first time Sharon and I ran on the York Heritage Rail Trail. It was a soft cinder surface and interesting sights along the way. We will definitely do it again! These photos got a little out of order.
March Madness Running
On work days, Sharon and I often run before the sun comes up. The birds have returned, which you can hear in this video. Sharon tried to outrun me, but I caught up!
We wear reflective vests, headlamps up front, flashing lights in back, and Sharon has her phone on her arm.
We wear reflective vests, headlamps up front, flashing lights in back, and Sharon has her phone on her arm.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Raspberry Pi
One of the coolest things this year has been the Raspberry Pi. It's a small computer made with industry standard parts. It runs Linux on an SD card, has 2 USB ports, 1 HDMI, Ethernet, Audio and RCA Video ports, powered by a standard microSD cell phone charger. All for under $50.
Here are the basic specs.
People are doing all kinds of crazy things with it. Here is one of my favorite.
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
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