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"Largest Cyber Attack Ever" Slows Internet Worldwide

T-Rav — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:21:01 +0000

If you noticed the internet was running a little slow today, you don’t have to worry about your recent visit to “questionable” websites. It appears that a feud in Europe has rippled across the globe (hasn’t this happened before). The whole thing was caused by a computer hosting firm and a spam-fighting group. Spamhaus is [...]

If You're Confused About The Manti Te'o Controversy, The Taiwanese Have You Covered

T-Rav — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:13:15 +0000

So I literally have no clue what is going on with Manti Te’o. Apparently the Notre Dame football player had a fake girlfriend who died of lukemia (why does this sound like the bad set up for a Adam Sandler film). However I’m lucky the Taiwanese have sorted it all out for me. Our favorite [...]

Woman Sells Her Ex's Fishing Spots Online

T-Rav — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 04:18:59 +0000

After her boyfriend bailed on her without notice, one woman from New Zealand decided to turn to the internet for support. Support, meaning cash. Angela Potter was clearing out some of her ex’s belongings, when she came across a list of GPS coordinates. Her ex was an avid fisherman, and it soon became apparent she [...]

Splash Data Releases A List Of the 25 Worst Passwords In 2012

T-Rav — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:09:49 +0000

Consider how many social networking sites, email services, or various other passwords you have to create on the internet. Do you think your’s is a good one? SplashData makes various security applications for mobile devices. They made their list based on shared documents that hackers complied full of stolen passwords. At the top of the [...]

YouTube Complaint Department Addresses Concerns

T-Rav — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:24:05 +0000

In the 1990′s, before AOL disks clogged your mailbox, the only place with funny videos required you to put up with Bob Saget talking in annoying voices. Complete with a poorly designed set and obviously paid actors in the audience laughing. Here we are in to the second decade of the 21st century and the [...]

T Rav's Review Of Google+

T-Rav — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:32:24 +0000

Just over a decade ago, it was considered punishment to have to sit through a slideshow of your friend's vacation pictures. Thanks to the world of social networking, not only do you see pictures but you also know what hotel they stayed at and what they ate. Thanks?

The Things That Make You Go, HUH?!?

T-Rav — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:21:45 +0000

Its simple, I have a love/hate relationship with Vectren. In case you are from points south or west, Vectren is the energy provider for Evansville. I love Vectren when they provide power to my home, but hate the fact they have to bill me for it. And now, they’re adding services I’m not sure I [...]

Its Election Day!

T-Rav — Wed, 04 May 2011 02:05:28 +0000

You didn’t go vote. Admit it. With the election turnout in Vanderburgh County hovering at 10%, you are not alone. However in Canada, you’re not even allowed to talk about the election….on Twitter that is. Due to a law that dates back to the 1930s, Canadian Twitter users could face fines of $25,000 (Canadian Dollars) [...]

Isn't It Ironic…Don't You Think

T-Rav — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:47:01 +0000

If you’re like me and think that irony isn’t flies in chardonnay and rain on your wedding day (Ha, that rhymed and I apologize for the pop reference). Then you will appreciate true irony when it smacks you in the face. And when politics are involved, it only gets better. Indonesia is known for its strict [...]

You Can't Fight City Hall…

T-Rav — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:57:53 +0000

…but you can take away its internet access. Stephen Stuart, of Palo Alto, CA, recently ran in to a dead end with officials at city hall. Stuart was upset at the city’s decision to build a 50′ cell phone tower in his neighborhood. Rather than let the city win the fight, Stuart put the gears [...]