Category: tech

Why is Big Brother Ticketing You?

A very good question: Some people just don’t like the idea of being watched. Being monitored and punished at the behest of a law-enforcement robot sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, and not an especially cheerful science fiction movie. Others worry about safety. Red-light cameras are supposed to make us safer by… Continue reading Why is Big Brother Ticketing You?

Microsoft Admits What Went Wrong with Vista, and How They Fixed It

When I first read this headline, I turned and looked to see if any flying pigs were going by my window. But no! It’s real! And, surprisingly, it’s honest. Executed properly, UAC could have been a savior for people wont to install every application they find. Unfortunately, the UAC prompts quickly become so annoying that… Continue reading Microsoft Admits What Went Wrong with Vista, and How They Fixed It

Comcast’s Bandwidth Usage Caps – A Bad Idea

You might have heard this already, but Comcast is rolling out bandwith usage caps – specifically, 250 GB per month for all residential Internet customers. Their policy is also “two strikes and you’re out,” meaning that after your first infraction, you get a call. After the second one, you lose ALL of your Internet access… Continue reading Comcast’s Bandwidth Usage Caps – A Bad Idea