Adobe Flash Player is a security nightmare, plain and simple. Unfortunately, many large companies still use it on their websites. Years ago, when I was working at the DoD, I
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Author: Sharif Jameel
Sharif Jameel is a business owner, IT professional, runner, & musician. His professional certifications include CASP, Sec+, Net+, MCSA, & ITIL and others. He's also the guitar player for the Baltimore-based cover band, Liquifaction.
Facebook TV Is About To Be A Thing
Facebook looks to be headed for Hollywood. Originally reported by the Wall Street Journal, it appears that the social network behemoth is looking to have the first batch of its
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A New Rocket Company is Offering an Affordable SpaceX Alternative
I’ve often marveled at the privatization cost of space flight. It’s clear that private companies can do it cheaper than government. I mean let’s face it, private companies can do pretty much
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Zombies, Run! An App For Runners With a Creepy Twist
I love apps. They’re what make smartphones feel so… smart. I also love to run. Running is one of my many hobbies and my preferred form of exercise. Naturally when I
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The iPhone Case that Runs Android… WHAATT??? | Eye by ESTI
Everyone knows that I’m an iPhone user but not necessarily an Apple fanboy. I’ve played around with phones that run Android and I can appreciate the feature-richness that’s typically unavailable
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Declassified United States Nuclear Test Videos Available on YouTube
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. ~George Santayana Between 1945 and 1962 the United States conducted 210 atmospheric nuclear tests. These tests were filmed in
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Negative Ion Therapy: Are Negative Ions a Legitimate Treatment or Just Medical Quackery?
Midway through 1999, Americans got their first taste of ionic technology when high-tech retail giant, The Sharper Image, launched its Ionic Breeze line of air purifiers. Although The Sharper Image never
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The Feds Drop a Child Porn Case to Avoid Exposing a Tor Exploit
There’s something to be said when sacrifices are made for the greater good. At least that’s what the Department of Justice wants us to think. To avoid having to expose
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One Million Yahoo and Gmail Account Passwords for Sale on the Dark Web
More than 1 million Yahoo and Gmail accounts – including usernames, email addresses and plain text passwords – are reportedly for sale on the dark web. According to the dark
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The Check Engine Light Needs to Die
Recently I was driving home from work looking forward to an evening of relaxation when I happened to glance down and see my vehicle’s check engine light brightly lit, staring
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