Monthly Archives: November 2013

Why do you have tape over your webcam?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by

I am often asked ‘Why do you cover your iPad camera with tape?’. The answer is that I do it to promote discussion on the risks of having an open web camera when you are not using it. Have a … Continue reading →

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[scam] FB ‘Like and Share To Win’

Posted on November 29, 2013 by

Be aware – the majority of these ‘Like and Share To Win’ pages on Facebook are not what they appear to be. There is a booming market in collecting ‘Likes’ and then selling off the page with the pre-built subscriber … Continue reading →

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A Brave New World by Professor Elemental

Posted on November 28, 2013 by

Phineas and Ferb songs – A Brave New World (by Professor Elemental) Professor Elemental’s Cameo & Song on Phineas & Ferb S4 Ep26 “Steampunx”

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Wednesday WIN (2013-Nov-27)

Posted on November 27, 2013 by

Goldfields Track – taking it easy Originally known as the Great Dividing Trail, this is some of the most beautiful mountain biking and hiking in Victoria. You’ll encounter forests, both natural and man-made, pastoral countryside and single track that in … Continue reading →

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[phish] Staff and Faculty Mailbox Message !!!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

****************************************************************************** From: ——,—– [——-@mail.amc.edu] Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 3:36 PM Subject: Staff and Faculty Mailbox Message !!! Staff and Faculty Mailbox Message !!! [………………..495MB..|..500MB..] Staff and Faculty Members mailbox quota size increase. Automatically increase Quota size by clicking on … Continue reading →

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** December 2013 Challenge – Christmas (of course!) **

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

The Aussie Readers group on Goodreads has the December Challenge – Christmas (of course!); Christmas is almost here once again and this month we are going to celebrate in style! Your challenge is to read AS MANY Christmas related books … Continue reading →

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This weeks links (2013-11-25)

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

In brief: * The Upcoming Video Codec War (2013-Nov-27) [LightReading] So the battle lines are drawn and over the next months the combatants will take their sides on the field. Will there be one winner, or will the communication world … Continue reading →

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