I was hoping this trend would go away.
But, I fear the inflationary time we are living are going to give this a boost. Unless I can convince you- and about a billion others- to avoid places that rely on this.
A few years ago, the DOD (Department of Defense) notified our troops that they had to stop using certain apps (such as Strava) on their fitbit trackers. They made it way too easy for terrorists to see where we were stationing troops; more importantly, it made it way too easy to attack them, knowing that information.
Continue reading Cellphones do not belong on battlefields.
Wowee!
I and a friend elected to try out a new restaurant. Eating outside of course, because both of us are too scared of the delta version of SARS-CoV-2 to eat indoors, where we may fall prey. After all, this was my first outing after some 9 months of dealing with my affliction, I am almost able to hobble a few steps, and I have no desire to be on my back again.
Continue reading It AIN’T inocuous!
We started this conversation yesterday. Because if we don’t prepare for the next pandemic, we’ll find that it’s coming by in a heartbeat, ripping some 500,000 other souls from our population- or more.
Continue reading The next Pandemic- part 2
More than 500,000 dead. A sad commentary on our ability to take charge of this pandemic. Meaning it’s time- right now (or maybe we’re already too late to start) – to start preparing for the next one.
Continue reading Let’s Plan For the Next Pandemic
You know that rule that you are not paranoid if folks really are tracking you down?
Consider yourself no longer paranoid, despite the pandemic. Count to three. No, wait, count to 100. This is going to be pretty annoying.
Continue reading Sold American!
If you are old enough- and were an aficionado of Mad magazine, then you should recognize the title- and the situations the cartoon lampooned.
Continue reading Spy vs. Spy vs. Spy
Thirteen months ago, I shared some data that was alarming me. (I do hope it scared you as well.) That our phones- even if we have location services turned off- record all sorts of data and upload it to various folks. To use against us? Hmm…
Continue reading We are for sale
Oh, goody. If we believe them, our smartphone vendors will no longer be selling our data to folks whose express desire is to violate our privacy.
You’ve seen the commercials. Flo shilling for Progressive. Where she tries to convince you that Progressive will save you money. Of course, there’s a catch…
Continue reading You hoo. It’s just me…