Monthly Archives: August 2008

Windows XP – Save Passwords Advanced User Dialog 1

Windows XP and Vista hides the advanced user dialog from the control panel area. This area has been used in Windows 2000 to set saved passwords for login, and also to save passwords for Exchange servers so that you don’t need to type in a password every time you open Outlook.
It can be used to [...]

Secure Drupal Admin Login Page 3

Drupal’s administration login area is not secure by default. Usually there is an option in the configuration area of content management systems to set a secure area for logins, otherwise your username and password are sent in plain text over the internet.
Luckily, there is a module which enforces secure login on a Drupal install.
Drupal Module: [...]

Sony BDP-S301/BDP-S300 Blu-Ray Player Review 2

We received this Blu-ray player along with a few Blu-Ray DVDs for an anniversary present. The BDP-S301 is the same as the BDP-S300 except it is only sold at wholesale outlets like Costco and Sam’s Club. The S301 also includes an HDMI cable.
The Pros: The image looks great. Hands down it is a clean, crisp [...]

Why ISPs Need To Have Unrestricted P2P Traffic 1

Names like Comcast, Verizon, SBC, RoadRunner, Cox, Charter – control the vast majority of the ‘last mile’ internet running into many homes. A fact of today’s economy in the United States is that in any particular geographic area, you only have a handful of providers that can provide high-speed access to the internet. For example, [...]