Fun with ASCII Text:
- Create your own ASCII-graphics with Characterizer.
- Convert any picture into ASCII
- Converts JPG images to ASCII images
Thursday, January 29, 2004
Very Useless Sites:
- Creates a Cyborg name for you from your first name.
- Virtual bubblewrap (stress reliever)
- Morphases face editor
- Huge URL - makes small URL bigger
- Creates a Cyborg name for you from your first name.
- Virtual bubblewrap (stress reliever)
- Morphases face editor
- Huge URL - makes small URL bigger
For example: this site converts this 'http://ubergeek316.blogger.com/',
into this mess:
http://www.hugeurl.com/?Nzc2MzlkMjYyY2U5MjExM2EyMzRjOTViOGY2YzAwNzYmMTIm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VndWVlp0ZUc5Uk1XUlhWMWhvV0dKWVVrOVZiVEUwVjBaYVdHUkhkRmhTYlZKSldWVmFjMWR0
U2toaFJsSlhUVVp3YUZwRlpFOU9iRXB5VGxaa2FWZEdSalpXYWtvd1ZURlZlRmR1U2s1V2JW
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Thursday, January 15, 2004
Video Games for Excel
Play two classic video games (Pac-Man & Space Invaders) within Microsoft Excel (97 and 2000). These games look and sound like the real games.
The web site that hosts the links is written half in Japanese and other half in English, so the site's contents is little criptic.
To download the game directory, use the links below:
- PACELMAN (Pac-Man)
- CELLVADER (Space Invaders)
Play two classic video games (Pac-Man & Space Invaders) within Microsoft Excel (97 and 2000). These games look and sound like the real games.
The web site that hosts the links is written half in Japanese and other half in English, so the site's contents is little criptic.
To download the game directory, use the links below:
- PACELMAN (Pac-Man)
- CELLVADER (Space Invaders)
Sunday, January 11, 2004
When Political Correctness Goes Too Far
I first need state that I agree with general principals of the Political Correctness (PC) movement. I believe that we should respect other people's ethnic, cultural, religious, etc.. (aka differences). Although, the real question is should we embrace other people's differences? The answer is no; should we respect them, but within the limits society, cultural, and the law.
The problem with anything PC is that there are extremist in these groups that take it way too far. For example the following article on CNN entitled: "'Master' and 'slave' computer labels unacceptable, officials say". I respect that these labels can be offensive to certain groups if taken out of context, but I think that this is getting just too anal retentive.
You might as well write Merriam-Webster, and request that they remove these terms from the English dictionary. Maybe we should also stop referring to plugs and connectors in the context of male and female, because it might make teenagers want to have more sex!
There are a lot bigger problems in this world that need to be solved first, like: starving, suffering people who need our help. Let's fix these issues first, then let's worry about other much smaller issues.
I first need state that I agree with general principals of the Political Correctness (PC) movement. I believe that we should respect other people's ethnic, cultural, religious, etc.. (aka differences). Although, the real question is should we embrace other people's differences? The answer is no; should we respect them, but within the limits society, cultural, and the law.
The problem with anything PC is that there are extremist in these groups that take it way too far. For example the following article on CNN entitled: "'Master' and 'slave' computer labels unacceptable, officials say". I respect that these labels can be offensive to certain groups if taken out of context, but I think that this is getting just too anal retentive.
You might as well write Merriam-Webster, and request that they remove these terms from the English dictionary. Maybe we should also stop referring to plugs and connectors in the context of male and female, because it might make teenagers want to have more sex!
There are a lot bigger problems in this world that need to be solved first, like: starving, suffering people who need our help. Let's fix these issues first, then let's worry about other much smaller issues.
Friday, January 09, 2004
Microsoft Internet Explorer Domain URL Spoofing
A relatively new vulnerability which was originally reported as far back as December 9, 2003, allows a malicious person to create web sites that look exactly like the real one with a 'spoofed' web addresses to match. When a user visits one of these spoofed sites, the URL in the address bar of IE it will look as if they're at real site.
Unfortunately, Microsoft still has not released a patch for this exploit. So, to avoid being taken by this scam, below are two tricks that can help you:
Trick 1: If you go to a web site or page, and you want to verify its real URL address of it just, add the following shortcut to your browser's favorites. Right-click the following link, and select 'Add to Favorites'.
All you have to do is click the shortcut in the browser after visiting a web page, and it will show you the real address of the web site.
Trick 2: Below are two non-Microsoft patches that can be installed to prevent this problem:
- I.E. Security Patch
- DomainSpoofFilter
A relatively new vulnerability which was originally reported as far back as December 9, 2003, allows a malicious person to create web sites that look exactly like the real one with a 'spoofed' web addresses to match. When a user visits one of these spoofed sites, the URL in the address bar of IE it will look as if they're at real site.
Unfortunately, Microsoft still has not released a patch for this exploit. So, to avoid being taken by this scam, below are two tricks that can help you:
Trick 1: If you go to a web site or page, and you want to verify its real URL address of it just, add the following shortcut to your browser's favorites. Right-click the following link, and select 'Add to Favorites'.
All you have to do is click the shortcut in the browser after visiting a web page, and it will show you the real address of the web site.
Trick 2: Below are two non-Microsoft patches that can be installed to prevent this problem:
- I.E. Security Patch
- DomainSpoofFilter
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
JunkScience.com
If you're skeptical about different current popular scientific theories, check out Steven Milloy's 'Junk science' web site. Junk science is faulty scientific data and analysis used to further a special agenda.
If you're skeptical about different current popular scientific theories, check out Steven Milloy's 'Junk science' web site. Junk science is faulty scientific data and analysis used to further a special agenda.
I have not come across a great deal of stuff worth posting, but then I found this:
'I Robot' Film Trailer
The makers of the 'I Robot' domestic assistant just released a trailer on its web site, it is the film version of the Isaac Asimov book 'I, Robot' due out in theaters next year. I hope it will be better then A.I.
'I Robot' Film Trailer
The makers of the 'I Robot' domestic assistant just released a trailer on its web site, it is the film version of the Isaac Asimov book 'I, Robot' due out in theaters next year. I hope it will be better then A.I.
Saturday, December 27, 2003
Happy Holidays
Happy holidays and a happy new year to everyone... I personally had a great Christmas with my family, and I expect to have a great new year.
I have a few articles that I want to post about different subjects, but I am busy with a million different side projects that I am working on as well. So I decided to post some new links that I found:
- Dead Troll: Internet Help Desk
Check out the 'Internet Help Desk' video (Warning: mature content)
- The Opte Project
Working on visually mapping the Internet.
Happy holidays and a happy new year to everyone... I personally had a great Christmas with my family, and I expect to have a great new year.
I have a few articles that I want to post about different subjects, but I am busy with a million different side projects that I am working on as well. So I decided to post some new links that I found:
- Dead Troll: Internet Help Desk
Check out the 'Internet Help Desk' video (Warning: mature content)
- The Opte Project
Working on visually mapping the Internet.
Monday, December 15, 2003
Monday, December 08, 2003
Check out! This product...
MediaReady 4000
Below is a brief list of some of the MediaReady 4000 features:
MediaReady 4000
Below is a brief list of some of the MediaReady 4000 features:
- DVD/CD Player (Progressive Scan - 5.1 Dolby)
- Personal Computer (Upgradeable & Media Friendly)
- Internet Friendly
- Full-Screen DVD quality Video on Demand over the Internet (scaling up to 720p)
- Media Jukebox - burn & manage your music and home videos on the MediaReady internal hard drive or any PC - connected on your home network.
- MPEG-1, 2 & 4 decoder chip built-in.
- and more.
Cool Links
Test Your Digital IQ
There are 62 questions in this quiz, it will gauge how savvy you are with today's technology and gadgetry in comparison with other people who have already taken the test.
Michio Kaku
Dr. Michio Kaku is the co-founder of String Field Theory, and is the author of international best-selling books such as Hyperspace, Visions, and Beyond Einstein.
CPSC Launches Web Site For Recalled Items
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched a web site for listing a variety of recalled consumer product categories.
Unsolicited Commando
Unsolicited Commando is a FREE distributed software system that fights Unsolicited Commercial Email (UCE), commonly known as 'spam'. Unsolicited Commando is not a defensive system like an email filter. It is unique in that it is purely offensive. It works by filling out the forms on websites that have been advertised by UCE with bogus data, data that is 'real' enough to pass a cursory inspection, but not 'real' enough to have any value to anyone.
Star Wars Fan Film Site
There are some great Star Wars spoof films here. Check it out...
Test Your Digital IQ
There are 62 questions in this quiz, it will gauge how savvy you are with today's technology and gadgetry in comparison with other people who have already taken the test.
Michio Kaku
Dr. Michio Kaku is the co-founder of String Field Theory, and is the author of international best-selling books such as Hyperspace, Visions, and Beyond Einstein.
CPSC Launches Web Site For Recalled Items
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched a web site for listing a variety of recalled consumer product categories.
Unsolicited Commando
Unsolicited Commando is a FREE distributed software system that fights Unsolicited Commercial Email (UCE), commonly known as 'spam'. Unsolicited Commando is not a defensive system like an email filter. It is unique in that it is purely offensive. It works by filling out the forms on websites that have been advertised by UCE with bogus data, data that is 'real' enough to pass a cursory inspection, but not 'real' enough to have any value to anyone.
Star Wars Fan Film Site
There are some great Star Wars spoof films here. Check it out...
Monday, November 24, 2003
Digital Entertainment Hubs/Products:
- Digital Entertainment Hubs - Great article about Digital Entertainment Hubs. A new consumer device category to confess us more.
- Telly MC1000 Home Entertainment Server - Possible new Tivo rival.
- Zenith HDR230 - World's first combination HDTV receiver and HDTV digital video recorder set top box. You can record standard-definition 480i to high-definition 1080i wide-screen content (requires HD-capable TV, and rabbit ears). TiVo and other PVR manufactures are expect to release their products like this later in 2003. It will retail for about $999 dollar (US).
Microsoft vs. Virus Writers
Anytime you install software on your computer form any company or organization you run the risk of opening it up to new vulnerabilities. I am not stating anything new when I mention that Microsoft software is known for having its own share of bugs and vulnerabilities. Although, many people seem argue that Microsoft software is more buggy or more insecure then any other company's software out there, but this might not totally be true.
Consider this, Microsoft creates millions and millions of lines of new code every year. It is impossible to create all that code without having problems or making mistakes. Also, no company has the market-share that Microsoft has, and because it is the market-leader it will also become a popular target for cybercriminals.
If Apple had the market-share that Microsoft has I can almost guarantee that there would be a great deal more viruses and exploits for that Mac OS. Although, Apple has one thing over Microsoft and that is it is built a top of BSD Unix, which is a solid and secure OS.
Virus writers, hackers and crackers will always be drawn to the biggest target, it is like a moth to the largest flames. Why spend hundreds of hours to write a virus or develop an exploit, if it only going to effect a few people. If someone is going to spend the time to write a virus, they want it to effect as many people as possible.
Take for example the Sobig virus and Blaster worm, I am pretty sure that whoever wrote this malware that they're pretty happy with themselves. Think about it from their prospective, they created software to preform a task, and it work so well it is known around the world.
There's No Honor Among Thieves
To combat this ongoing threat Microsoft has put $250,000 bounties for the arrest and conviction of the cybercriminals that created the Blaster worm and Sobig virus. They have also setup a funded with $5 million dollars to finance (dubbed the Anti-Virus Reward Program) future bounties, and are trying working closely with the legal authorities.
Microsoft hopes that the bounties will encourage the friends or associates of the virus writers will turn them in for the money. Thus, forcing virus writers to become more paranoid, and prevent them from sharing their code with others for fear of being turned in.
Now, here is the real question will this new tactic work? Well, you now what they say, 'money talks'.
I think Microsoft's strategy of might lead to a few early arrests, but in the long run it might only slow virus writers down a little bit. Virus writers will also, start only sharing their exploits with close associates that they trust not to turn them in.
The Right Thing To Do
Microsoft's only real defense against these attacks is too improve their code, lock down the default configuration of their server and desktop OSs, and train the system administrators and general public how to protect themselves.
In Microsoft's defense they have already started initiatives to do all three of changes needed. But I have to be a little skeptical about how much it will help or how well they will implement it. Only time will tell.
The general public and system administrators also have to do their part protect their computers from attack and viral infection. There are four simple security rules that can help anyone protect themselves.
1. Install a virus scanner, and keep the signatures updated.
2. Install a firewall, and activate it.
3. Update your OS and applications
4. Don't open up file attachments
No One is Immune
The open-source community is not immune to the dangers of cyberintruders. An unknown person recently attempted to insert a Trojan horse program into the next version of the Linux kernel, which is stored in a publicly accessible database. Security features of the database detected the illegal change, and the database was shut down. The changes, which could have become a security flaw to the kernel, never became a part of the code.
Resources:
- Protect Your PC (for Home Users)
- 3 Ways to Help Ensure Your System Is Protected (for IT Professionals)
- Trustworthy Computing Initiative
Anytime you install software on your computer form any company or organization you run the risk of opening it up to new vulnerabilities. I am not stating anything new when I mention that Microsoft software is known for having its own share of bugs and vulnerabilities. Although, many people seem argue that Microsoft software is more buggy or more insecure then any other company's software out there, but this might not totally be true.
Consider this, Microsoft creates millions and millions of lines of new code every year. It is impossible to create all that code without having problems or making mistakes. Also, no company has the market-share that Microsoft has, and because it is the market-leader it will also become a popular target for cybercriminals.
If Apple had the market-share that Microsoft has I can almost guarantee that there would be a great deal more viruses and exploits for that Mac OS. Although, Apple has one thing over Microsoft and that is it is built a top of BSD Unix, which is a solid and secure OS.
Virus writers, hackers and crackers will always be drawn to the biggest target, it is like a moth to the largest flames. Why spend hundreds of hours to write a virus or develop an exploit, if it only going to effect a few people. If someone is going to spend the time to write a virus, they want it to effect as many people as possible.
Take for example the Sobig virus and Blaster worm, I am pretty sure that whoever wrote this malware that they're pretty happy with themselves. Think about it from their prospective, they created software to preform a task, and it work so well it is known around the world.
There's No Honor Among Thieves
To combat this ongoing threat Microsoft has put $250,000 bounties for the arrest and conviction of the cybercriminals that created the Blaster worm and Sobig virus. They have also setup a funded with $5 million dollars to finance (dubbed the Anti-Virus Reward Program) future bounties, and are trying working closely with the legal authorities.
Microsoft hopes that the bounties will encourage the friends or associates of the virus writers will turn them in for the money. Thus, forcing virus writers to become more paranoid, and prevent them from sharing their code with others for fear of being turned in.
Now, here is the real question will this new tactic work? Well, you now what they say, 'money talks'.
I think Microsoft's strategy of might lead to a few early arrests, but in the long run it might only slow virus writers down a little bit. Virus writers will also, start only sharing their exploits with close associates that they trust not to turn them in.
The Right Thing To Do
Microsoft's only real defense against these attacks is too improve their code, lock down the default configuration of their server and desktop OSs, and train the system administrators and general public how to protect themselves.
In Microsoft's defense they have already started initiatives to do all three of changes needed. But I have to be a little skeptical about how much it will help or how well they will implement it. Only time will tell.
The general public and system administrators also have to do their part protect their computers from attack and viral infection. There are four simple security rules that can help anyone protect themselves.
1. Install a virus scanner, and keep the signatures updated.
2. Install a firewall, and activate it.
3. Update your OS and applications
4. Don't open up file attachments
No One is Immune
The open-source community is not immune to the dangers of cyberintruders. An unknown person recently attempted to insert a Trojan horse program into the next version of the Linux kernel, which is stored in a publicly accessible database. Security features of the database detected the illegal change, and the database was shut down. The changes, which could have become a security flaw to the kernel, never became a part of the code.
Resources:
- Protect Your PC (for Home Users)
- 3 Ways to Help Ensure Your System Is Protected (for IT Professionals)
- Trustworthy Computing Initiative
Links of Interests
- Check out the Apple switch ads from Red vs. Blue.
Vehicles of the Week:
- Bombardier's Embrio, it like a Segway but different.
- For alternative boats, check out the OutRider.
Free Antivirus and Firewall Software
Computer Associates for a limited time is offering their Windows antivirus and firewall software for free, with a for one year. For more information, see: Note: The free software offer expires 6/30/04.
- Check out the Apple switch ads from Red vs. Blue.
Vehicles of the Week:
- Bombardier's Embrio, it like a Segway but different.
- For alternative boats, check out the OutRider.
Free Antivirus and Firewall Software
Computer Associates for a limited time is offering their Windows antivirus and firewall software for free, with a for one year. For more information, see: Note: The free software offer expires 6/30/04.
Friday, November 14, 2003
Links of Interests
PRISMIQ Networked Entertainment Gateway
The PRISMIQ is a networked entertainment gateway that allows you to play a broad array of digital media through your TV, and stereo anywhere in your home. The device will even let you surf the Internet from your couch.
The Meatrix
The Meatrix is a spoof of the Matrix, it points out the dangers, problems, issues with 'factory farming.' I am not a big fan of these liberal sites, but I like idea and the flash animation.
Building a Your Own Segway
Self-balancing scooters can be easy to build using off-the-shelf parts. Also, make sure to check out the Megway site and video.
PRISMIQ Networked Entertainment Gateway
The PRISMIQ is a networked entertainment gateway that allows you to play a broad array of digital media through your TV, and stereo anywhere in your home. The device will even let you surf the Internet from your couch.
The Meatrix
The Meatrix is a spoof of the Matrix, it points out the dangers, problems, issues with 'factory farming.' I am not a big fan of these liberal sites, but I like idea and the flash animation.
Building a Your Own Segway
Self-balancing scooters can be easy to build using off-the-shelf parts. Also, make sure to check out the Megway site and video.
Monday, November 10, 2003
A Weakness Reported in the WPA Security Protocol
Robert Moskowitz, a senior technical director at ICSA Labs has published paper reporting that some implementations of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), can be compromised through a dictionary or brute force attack.
For those of you who don't know what WPA, its a new standard for data encryption on Wi-Fi networks. The WPA specification uses passwords to act as the keys that encrypt the network's communications. The specification allows for two types of key management: pre-shared keys, where everyone uses the same pass phrase; and managed keys, which use a server to assign a different keys to each user.
The new attack only effects the pre-shared key management, and only if the person who implement the key uses an easy to guess password. The cryptography doesn't have known issues like WEP encryption, but like any system that uses passwords it is suitable to dictionary attacks. The way you can prevent this problem is just by choosing a long (20 characters or more) password that is not easy to guess, and doesn't contain words that are in the dictionary. For example: 'H3ll0W0rlD;Th1s1sAT3sT:Buy4Now'
What Moskowitz found is not ground breaking, but it does make a point that we have to be careful about the passwords we choose for anything, because they can be guessed with enough computing power and time.
Robert Moskowitz, a senior technical director at ICSA Labs has published paper reporting that some implementations of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), can be compromised through a dictionary or brute force attack.
For those of you who don't know what WPA, its a new standard for data encryption on Wi-Fi networks. The WPA specification uses passwords to act as the keys that encrypt the network's communications. The specification allows for two types of key management: pre-shared keys, where everyone uses the same pass phrase; and managed keys, which use a server to assign a different keys to each user.
The new attack only effects the pre-shared key management, and only if the person who implement the key uses an easy to guess password. The cryptography doesn't have known issues like WEP encryption, but like any system that uses passwords it is suitable to dictionary attacks. The way you can prevent this problem is just by choosing a long (20 characters or more) password that is not easy to guess, and doesn't contain words that are in the dictionary. For example: 'H3ll0W0rlD;Th1s1sAT3sT:Buy4Now'
What Moskowitz found is not ground breaking, but it does make a point that we have to be careful about the passwords we choose for anything, because they can be guessed with enough computing power and time.
Links of Interests
Smart Networked Dust
"Smart dust" devices are tiny wireless MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Sensors) that can detect everything from temperatures, humidity, light, vibrations, etc.
Howard Rheingold (Smart Mobs)
Howard Rheingold is online pioneer, who authored the best-selling books Virtual Reality, The Virtual Community, and Smart Mobs.
X Prize
A worldwide US$10,000,000 competition to build a reusable space craft.
Salary Survey 2003 Registration
Know how your salary compares with others across the country.
Smart Networked Dust
"Smart dust" devices are tiny wireless MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Sensors) that can detect everything from temperatures, humidity, light, vibrations, etc.
Howard Rheingold (Smart Mobs)
Howard Rheingold is online pioneer, who authored the best-selling books Virtual Reality, The Virtual Community, and Smart Mobs.
X Prize
A worldwide US$10,000,000 competition to build a reusable space craft.
Salary Survey 2003 Registration
Know how your salary compares with others across the country.
Friday, October 31, 2003
Dynamism Inc.
Many Japanese consumer electronics are available in Japan 6-12 months (or longer) before we ever see them in the US. Well Dynamism is trying to change that, by making these products available sooner then later. Although, there are two draw backs to using this web sites; first you will pay more for these electronics; second sometimes the documentation and/or hardware and application are not available in English.
What Does It Really Cost to Print?
If own an ink jet printer, then you have seen how expensive it is to buy ink for these printers. Depending on the printer, it can be cheaper to buy a new printer then it is to buy new ink jet cartridges when you run out of ink. This is first article that I have seen, that exposes the real cost of these printers.
ADSL v2.0++
The current standard ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line) is getting old, and has several limits. New standard called ADSL2 promises faster speed, a greater reach from the phone company's central office.
Antispam methods aim to merge
The Anti-Spam Research Group (ASRG) of the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) early this month formed a subcommittee to select one of a few competing protocols that verify the e-mail sender is who they say they are.
Dyke to open up BBC archive
Greg Dyke, director general of the BBC, has announced plans to give the public full access to all the corporation's program archives. This article was published August 24, 2003, now where are the archives?
The Hidden Costs of IT Outsourcing
I will not hide the fact that I am not a big fan of outsourcing, because the lost of American I.T. jobs. Although, this is a great article about its true costs of outsourcing, this is also not first article that I have read to make this point.
Knee Defender
When flying in coach, are you tired of the people in front of you crushing you when they recline their seat. Well, Ira Goldman got tired of this and decided to do something about it, so he invented the Knee Defender. It is a small block of plastic that prevents the seat in front of you from reclining.
The device sell for $10 on the web site, and the FAA says that it doesn't violates any regulations. Although some airlines are already prohibiting them to avoid conflict or people forcing their seats back and breaking the tray table.
Many Japanese consumer electronics are available in Japan 6-12 months (or longer) before we ever see them in the US. Well Dynamism is trying to change that, by making these products available sooner then later. Although, there are two draw backs to using this web sites; first you will pay more for these electronics; second sometimes the documentation and/or hardware and application are not available in English.
What Does It Really Cost to Print?
If own an ink jet printer, then you have seen how expensive it is to buy ink for these printers. Depending on the printer, it can be cheaper to buy a new printer then it is to buy new ink jet cartridges when you run out of ink. This is first article that I have seen, that exposes the real cost of these printers.
ADSL v2.0++
The current standard ADSL (asymmetric digital subscriber line) is getting old, and has several limits. New standard called ADSL2 promises faster speed, a greater reach from the phone company's central office.
Antispam methods aim to merge
The Anti-Spam Research Group (ASRG) of the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) early this month formed a subcommittee to select one of a few competing protocols that verify the e-mail sender is who they say they are.
Dyke to open up BBC archive
Greg Dyke, director general of the BBC, has announced plans to give the public full access to all the corporation's program archives. This article was published August 24, 2003, now where are the archives?
The Hidden Costs of IT Outsourcing
I will not hide the fact that I am not a big fan of outsourcing, because the lost of American I.T. jobs. Although, this is a great article about its true costs of outsourcing, this is also not first article that I have read to make this point.
Knee Defender
When flying in coach, are you tired of the people in front of you crushing you when they recline their seat. Well, Ira Goldman got tired of this and decided to do something about it, so he invented the Knee Defender. It is a small block of plastic that prevents the seat in front of you from reclining.
The device sell for $10 on the web site, and the FAA says that it doesn't violates any regulations. Although some airlines are already prohibiting them to avoid conflict or people forcing their seats back and breaking the tray table.
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