You’re probably familiar with HTTPS – the encrypted form of HTTP that your web browser uses when sending sensitive data.
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February 27, 2011
by Neil T
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Monthly Archives: February 2011
February 25, 2011
by Neil T
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Sneaky debt collection agencies
I’m thankful that I’ve never been on the books of a debt collection agency, but that doesn’t mean I don’t come across them regularly.
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February 24, 2011
by Neil T
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Foursquare Thursday – Foursquare resources
If you want to become more actively involved in Foursquare, such as finding out how to get more badges, or new brands to follow, there are a few web sites to take a look at.
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February 22, 2011
by Neil T
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What the cool kids are using
I don’t mention my job here much, mostly because the majority of the work that I do deals with confidential information about students and applicants.
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February 21, 2011
by Neil T
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All Your Base Are Belong To Serco
Serco is, according to Guardian journalist Jane Martinson, “the biggest company you’ve never heard of”. Chances are though, you’ve come across their services several times before, maybe without even knowing.
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February 19, 2011
by Neil T
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2-Factor authentication on Google
Google has recently enabled two-factor authentication for all users with a Google Account. This means that, when you log in, you provide two pieces of secret information, rather than just a password.
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February 17, 2011
by Neil T
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Foursquare Thursday – Merging and editing venues
One of the things that makes Foursquare great is that any user can add a venue. But this can also cause problems.
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February 13, 2011
by Neil T
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A second visit to Blackpool Zoo
Just over a year after the last time, Christine and I went to Blackpool Zoo for a second time. I took some pictures.
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February 10, 2011
by Neil T
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Foursquare Thursday
Seeing how I haven’t posted for a while, I’m going to try to post something about Foursquare each week on a Thursday as a way of encouraging me to actually write something.
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