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Tracey Patterson
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Accidental War Driving
Seems like everyone has their own wireless network. We were driving home from the restaurant and I'm on my netbook and I happen to look at the wireless networks that are available as we're driving. So many! I really am surprised at the number of wireless, home networks.
First , so many just don't get away from default settings. This is just not secure! So many networks named LINKSYS or 2WIRE... And an amazing number of unsecured networks! You're lucky I need to park on your street for any amoun… Continue
First , so many just don't get away from default settings. This is just not secure! So many networks named LINKSYS or 2WIRE... And an amazing number of unsecured networks! You're lucky I need to park on your street for any amoun… Continue
Posted on November 7, 2009 at 7:46pm —
A Big Meanie
OK, I was talking about the firewall thing with dear husband and he said I was being a Dragon Lady. So I loosen up the settings at bit. I hope this doesn't bite me in the ass later.
Posted on June 10, 2009 at 11:03am —
Stop Whining
Our eningeers came and installed a new firewall at the job. Actually, there really wasn't a a firewall before, just the default software that came with the cable modem router. Naturally, the new Sonicwall router allows for a lot more refined filtering. So now my co-workers are calling me because they no longer have access to their coupon sites and their real estate sites and their dating sites and whining to me "well, can't you just give me back that site?" Yea, I could. But this whining annoys… Continue
Posted on June 7, 2009 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments
Two Types of Computer Professional
Someone was telling me that there are 2 types of computer professional:
1) one who does not even look at a computer when he goes home, and
2) one who has a several networked computers, a one that's open and currently being worked on and a list of computer projects.
Frankly, I just don't understand the first type, but whatever.
1) one who does not even look at a computer when he goes home, and
2) one who has a several networked computers, a one that's open and currently being worked on and a list of computer projects.
Frankly, I just don't understand the first type, but whatever.
Posted on May 22, 2009 at 11:00am — 5 Comments
No, I Will Not Fix Your Computer For Free
I saw this written on a t-shirt during an episode of Chuck: No, I Will Not Fix Your Computer For Free. I LOVE that shirt. My geek-husband fell over laughing when he saw it and insisted I get one. He knows I am consistently pressed with requests to fix someone's computer.
And I really want one, but not sure where I would wear it. It wouldn't go over well at family gatherings. I mean I HAVE to fix Grandma's laptop--she's helped me so much over the years. And Dad, well, he's my Dad. And little sis… Continue
And I really want one, but not sure where I would wear it. It wouldn't go over well at family gatherings. I mean I HAVE to fix Grandma's laptop--she's helped me so much over the years. And Dad, well, he's my Dad. And little sis… Continue
Posted on May 6, 2009 at 9:30am — 6 Comments
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Seems like everyone has their own wireless network. We were driving home from the restaurant and I'm on my netbook and I happen to look at the wireless networks that are available as we're driving. So many! I really am surprised at the number of wir…
I guess I do not understand how a workplace can be a "social network" and a place to to all your 'home' business'. Whatever happened to just plain old "work"? Then we wonder why companies are folding and our economy is in trouble. I don't get this.…
Yes, exactly Paul!! And the other thing I found out was that the firewall got all these heavy restrictions in the first place because of people who were downloading porn and how were working on their private projects so tough that it was obvious to…
OK, I was talking about the firewall thing with dear husband and he said I was being a Dragon Lady. So I loosen up the settings at bit. I hope this doesn't bite me in the ass later.
It's their own fault, they shouldn't have gone to those sites or downloaded that software in the first place. If they want their computers and network to run properly they should learn how to use a computer and fix it, keep it running etc themselves!
Our eningeers came and installed a new firewall at the job. Actually, there really wasn't a a firewall before, just the default software that came with the cable modem router. Naturally, the new Sonicwall router allows for a lot more refined filteri…
How to get them to not call you.
You all are so my people! And I like what you said PC Geek Kate--very true. Myself, we've got 3 PCs and 3 laptops with various versions of Windows and Linux in various rooms networked on a Windows 2003 server, plus the neighbor I set up to use the w…
I will say that i'm definitely the 2nd type. Besides my desktop for my everyday stuff I've got my HTPC on my 46" sanyo, as well as my old Dell p4 in my street fighter 2 cab I gutted and converted to MAME. I'm definitely in it because I like to do it.
I am definitely the 2nd one. I have several rooms in my house where there are literally several computers in each room that are networked with the entire house using different kinds of server platforms (Microsoft, Novell and Linux) and using several…
I am definitely the 2nd one. I have several rooms in my house where there are literally several computers in each room that are networked with the entire house using different kinds of server platforms (Microsoft, Novell and Linux) and using several…
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- What kind of geek are you?
- network geek, geek writer, teaching geek
- Why do you consider yourself a geek?
- I just love the technology and try to evangelize others.
- How did you find out about our Geek community?
- Chris Pirillo blog
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- Right what I am now--with a little more money
- What makes you laugh?
- Geek humor a like "IT Crowd" and Gen X sarcasm like "You Look Nice Today" podcast
- What is the thing in life you treasure most?
- getting to enjoy another day
- What's the geekiest thing you've ever done?
- Married a geek--the pillow talk is down right geekified.
- What do you do to entertain yourself?
- surf Net, TV, movies (horror and sci fi best), triathlon training, get the kids out of the house
- Favorite music, movies, books, shows, artists, games, people, events, hobbies, etc.?
- Just some: Music- U2, Parliament/Funkadelics, the Smiths, show tunes, Vivaldi.
Movies-Dawn of the Dead, the Apostle, Star Treks (except 1). Books-Red Mars, Starship Troopers, Rich Dad Poor Dad.
Shows: Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Dollhouse,Daily Show, Entourage
- What's your Web site / blog address?
- http://www.computerforchildren.com
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 8:13pm on May 22, 2009,
Bret Spector said…
- The joys of parenting! I can't wait. Should be fun. I should just ask my mom about the Joys of Parenting and see what she has to say...
How many kids do you have?
- At 5:13pm on May 21, 2009,
Bret Spector said…
- O, I guess that you just look young. lol.
So you have kids?
- At 10:28am on May 17, 2009,
Bret Spector said…
- Sure thing. Sorry that it took me so long to reply. I get busy easily. lol.
Who is that in your profile picture? You seem like an adult after all.
Bret Spector
- At 3:07am on May 6, 2009,
Typicalexbf said… - Thanks for the add! And I hope the new Star Trek coming out won't end up being a disappointment. I know people are waiting to say bad things about it already eh.
- At 9:10pm on May 1, 2009,
Bret Spector said…
- Welcome to Geeks! I guess it's a little too late to say that...O well!
Bret
- At 8:39pm on April 29, 2009,
Kinkajou said… - I felt the book (Memoirs of a Geisha) was just a little too bloated. It was good, very good. I read it in under a week, a book has to be good if I zip through it that fast. But I felt it was really just too much and the movie trimmed it down to a perfect level while still retaining a good deal of what was in the book.
- At 11:05am on April 28, 2009,
Mighty Mow said… - Hi, thanks a Lot for the add up. Welcome to Geeks...
- At 10:48am on April 28, 2009,
Streetking said… - no problem my dear
- At 9:56am on April 28, 2009,
HairRazor said… - ello there! just dropping by to say hi!
- At 9:47am on April 28, 2009,
DogReader said… - Hey Tracey - welcome to Geeks!
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