Update: The FCC is considering deregulation of ISPs, putting Net Neutrality into question. You can read more about the developments and how to get involved in this post here. Preserving Freedoms on the Web Conspiracy theories aside, the issue of Net Neutrality has sparked a loud debate. What is Net Neutrality and what are its …
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Google I/O 2014 Lottery
Tickets to My Favorite Geek Fest To my fellow Google Geeks… the Google I/O 2014 registration lottery starts on April 15th! If you’ve ever tried to register for this amazing conference, you know how difficult it is to nab a ticket. Tickets sell out in literally less than 10 minutes. Last year, despite my best …
Google Fiber Expansion News
Have you heard about Google Fiber? It’s been making headline news lately. Cities across the U.S. are eagerly awaiting invitations to this new service. I’ll explain what it is and when we can expect to see it here in the Bay Area. What is Google Fiber? Imagine a super-fast Internet connection in your home. Rather …
Online Security & 2-Step Verification
Simple Setting for Improved Online Security Online security is under attack everywhere you turn. But did you know that there is a simple setting within many online applications to make it more secure without costing you a penny? In this post I’ll explain the two-step verification process and the online applications and accounts where this …
Unusual Google Products Sightings
You expect Google Products to be available most anywhere, especially online. But they are starting to infiltrate our offline world. As I was returning home from a weekend getaway I saw something very unusual… a Google self-driving car. I had heard of it but had never actually seen one in the wild. You can’t miss …
Brute Force Attack Measured
The WordPress Brute Force Attack has been breaking records recently. And not in a good way. Securi posted some alarming statistics on April 12, citing that the attack scans were triple from old averages — increasing from 30,000 to 100,000 per day. Now they’ve revised those figures to a million, measuring the attacks at 30x …
Google Glass: Hip or Hype?
At last year’s Google I/O I got a glimpse of Google Glass, the augmented-reality spectacles. If you missed last week’s deadline to apply for the honor of becoming a Glass Explorer, don’t worry… you may be able to purchase them in retail stores by the end of 2013. What cool features does Google Glass offer? …
Google Apps: Free No More
Last week the Mountain View giant notified their Google Apps users and resellers that the free version of Google Apps was eliminated. If you’re already on the free bandwagon, don’t worry you’re golden. The change affects only those who sign up after December 7. As a Google Apps reseller, we think it’s still a very affordable …
Nexus 7 vs iPad Mini Battle
Mini tablets are now mainstream. With Google’s Nexus 7 tablet, Apple’s new iPad mini and Amazon’s Fire, the battle is on for market share as we head into the holiday buying season. Price tags aside, I suggest you first figure out what you want the device to do. Otherwise you’ll get lost in the marketing …
Teaching Kids at Stanford University
Last weekend Massimo taught at Stanford University’s Splash program. It brings middle school and high school students from all over the Bay Area for a unique two-day event. Organized by Stanford students (Educational Studies Program), the purpose is to provide a learning experience not typically covered in a classroom setting. Topics vary widely as Splash …