How to Secure Your Server: disabling root login and changing the SSH port
This AWS Tutorial for WordPress can also help you secure your server. The instructions are similar for any Linux system. Related Links: Top 20 SSH Best Practices
Recommended Laptop Stand and Travel Keyboard – Good Remote Ergonomics
Note: The Worksound.com domain name is for sale as well as many others. Learn more. I regularly work remotely at coffeeshops with my laptops and get a lot of questions about my portable ergonomic setup. Here’s a list of the components...
Is The Seattle Times scaling back its street distribution?
I’ve been noticing some neglected Seattle Times newspaper dispensers on Phinney Ridge and Capitol Hill. I’m wondering if in addition to the coming paywall, they are planning to reduce their street circulation.
Helping Iran with Javascript and the CIA with WordPress Installation
Just another average day on my blog: One of the reasons I like StatCounter.com vs. Analytics is that it reveals IP addresses.
Is it time for the U.S. Treasury to provide digital cash?
Update: I originally posted this piece about the weight of credit card fees on our economy to TalesofChange.org in 2010 and was reminded of it today by Kim Dotcom’s tweet above. See also the Guardian’s Bitcoin: more than just the currency of digital vice....
Phonebook Lawsuit Cost Seattle $264,503 in Legal Fees
Update: Seattle Weekly reports that the city has announced a $517,500 settlement with the phonebook companies. The total cost of the settlement and legal fees to the city therefore is $781,503. City says phonebook opt-out service will be taken offline soon....
How to install Apache, PHP, MySQL and phpMyAdmin on OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
This is a very clear, easy to follow tutorial: Install and configure Apache, MySQL, PHP and phpMyAdmin on OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion