December 31, 2012 5:42 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
Have you ever wondered how much data you actually consume in a week's time? For me I would say that it varies based on that week's tasks. For example if I need to test a new application I may have to download multiple DVD ISOs. Other weeks the largest thing I may download is the menu to the...
December 30, 2012 3:20 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
On Saturday Microsoft posted a security advisory warning users of Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8 it has a security vulnerability that could allow the execution of remote code. The advisory explain it this way:
"The vulnerability is a remote code execution vulnerability that exists in the...
December 28, 2012 2:35 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
I remember the first time I heard about Cisco's Umi product, I thought "that is not going to last long." While I can't say all of my predictions are accurate this one was. As of January 31st, 2013 the service will cease to exist. Just in case you don't remember (or never knew) what Umi...
December 24, 2012 6:43 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
A couple of ingenious young men have devised a way to keep the microphone on a 7900 series phone open and send the audio to a smart phone. This sounds like a pretty major security hole and one that could cause a lot of trouble for Cisco. But when the dust settles , you see that it really...
December 24, 2012 9:43 AM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
Linksys is arguably one of the most recognized brands when it comes to home routers. If you scan for wireless routers in most residential areas, you are all but guaranteed to find at least one device telling the world that it is a Linksys device. In 2003 Cisco decided that it wanted to be in the...
December 20, 2012 6:52 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
There is a fine line between being connected to Internet and being addicted to it. At times I have wondered if I cross that line from time to time. However, after reading the 2012 Cisco® Connected World Technology Report , I am not...
December 20, 2012 6:35 PM
Posted by: Dave Bateman
If you are working on achieving your CCNA, one of the most important things you can do is to spend time configuring Cisco routers and switches. A lot of the questions on the test will focus on Cisco IOS commands and their proper usage. The only problem is that getting access to Cisco equipment is...
