Mesh WiFi has been a tremendous development for easily spreading WiFi around a larger home or office. It's self-configuring repeating--you just drop your additional units in and the system figures out what to do. We've tried a few, and they mostly do what they're supposed to, including Linksys ...
1Password is a good password manager if you’re anxious about hacking
I think password managers are an extremely good idea, second only to backup. To have reasonable security, you really need to have a different password on every account, so that the keys to the castle aren't given away if a single site gets compromised. And ideally each password should be as much of ...
Gadgets I like: Roku
There's a lot of hype about the new generation Apple TV, and I'll be taking a closer look at that soon. However, while I was sitting around waiting for Apple to up their game -- the previous Apple TV was certainly long in the tooth -- I tried out a Roku, and I love it. Roku was an early pioneer in ...
One Week Wearing the Apple Watch: Pros & Cons
I’ve had my Apple Watch for about a week. Here are my initial thoughts. Size & model I have the 38mm black sport watch. The size is good for my hand, and because it’s all black, it’s very inconspicuous. I haven’t had one person ask me about the watch; I don’t think anybody even notices ...
IvanExpert in the news, talking security
The science and technology correspondent for FoxNews.com called me to get my take on the current state of security: The cyberattack that targeted stars such as Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Upton may be just the tip of the iceberg, predicts a security expert, warning that hackers are becoming more ...
Amazon Fire Phone: Better than the iPhone?
Amazon just announced a mobile phone, which they are calling Fire Phone. Should you consider switching from your iPhone or Android? Here's the overview. What’s it cost? $199 with a 2-year contract from AT&T What’s cool about it? Here are the top 4 things that make it interesting: Point it ...