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 it. The ...
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 ...