Archive for the ‘Computers’ Category

The Net In Movies

Monday, May 1st, 2006

The Wall Street Journal has a funny collection of various depictions of the Internet in various famous movies over the past couple of decades. Commentary on WSJ online and Slashdot.

Canadian Artists Fight For Fans

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

The Barenaked Ladies, Sum41, Avril Lavigne, Sarah McLachlan, Chantal Kreviazuk, Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace), Billy Talent, Broken Social Scene, Sloan and more Canadian artists have created a new coalition against suing file-sharers, and against digitally locked files (for example, everything on iTunes). The CMCC site outlines their policies, and their initial press release. The Nettwerk music group, home to some of these artists, has spoken up on these issues before. (Thanks to Slashdot for the link)

Using The Internet at Work? No Problem!

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006

A judge in New York has ruled that casual Internet usage at work is like reading a newspaper or taking a personal call on the phone. Thanks for the link, Slashdot!

End of a CIRA-Era

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

The CIRA, known best for their 21 cents per-CD levy and their inability to sue file sharers, may be falling apart. Does this mean the end of the CD levy? Or the calm before the war on file sharing starts in Canada? Perhaps we should ask Sam Bulte.

(Good) Random Password Generator

Thursday, March 23rd, 2006

Need to come up with a password? There are lots of guidelines you should follow whenever possible, but the best idea is to pick a password that is completely random.

Pick one from this random list and change around at least two characters to get a good secure password.

Once you’ve got a good password, you need to remember it. Try typing it over and over until your fingers remember it.