by Brad Proctor | May 30, 2019 | Apple, Tech
The device repair industry, pushed by iFixit, is talking out both sides of their mouth about repairability. Being able to repair every device you own is a great idea but in practice falls apart when consumers demand – thin, light, durable and long battery life....
by Brad Proctor | May 11, 2019 | Culture, Tech
Before jumping on the turning off tech bandwagon think about this statement – technology is to be a tool to accomplish a task in a simple and efficient manner. Just as a hammer helps hit a nail into a board, so does technology help spread information or simplify...
by Brad Proctor | Apr 24, 2019 | Cybersecurity, Tech
Microsoft is admitting in this new security baseline what many of those in IT Security already knew, forcing users to change passwords frequently creates a bigger risk. “Periodic password expiration is an ancient and obsolete mitigation of very low value” The question...
by Brad Proctor | Apr 6, 2019 | Culture, Tech
Parental control services, devices, and software have gotten out of hand. Yes, I said it. Let’s talk about it. Now, I am specifically talking about controls that monitor and forcefully control activities. Many of these devices and services prey on FUD (Fear,...
by Brad Proctor | Feb 18, 2019 | Mobile, Tech
An evolution to 5G does not mean the name should change as it is not 5G, at all. The true 5G standard is a significant change in wireless tech that even AT&T’s advanced 4G LTE network can’t compare to. 5G is going to be the biggest change to mobile tech in the...
by Brad Proctor | Oct 11, 2018 | Apple, Mobile, Tech
Fun little hidden fun by the Ookla developers. If you have an iPhone, download the SpeedTest.net app by Ookla. Open the app and hold your finger on the Go button for a while. Wait. Seriously just wait. If you wait you will find out where the name Ookla came from and...