How To Use Python To Get Your External IP
I was having some issues involving losing connectivity to a system of mine due to a dynamic IP. Normally one would just use a dynamic…
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The Power Of Firefox Quicksearches
One of the coolest (yet little-known) features in Firefox is the ability to search virtually any website via your address bar. To do this, simply…
Why Consultants Have A Bad Name
I’ve always heard two things about IT consultants — 1. they make tons of money, and 2. they don’t know much. In short, I’ve always…
A Thought On Identity Theft
As we all know, tons of people are having their identities stolen — the most recent story involving over 600,000 customers with Wachovia and Bank…
The Black Jedi | Daniel Miessler
I’m suddenly re-pissed off about John Boyega’s character in Star Wars. But way worse than before because it’s all much clearer looking backwards. We basically…
Addicted To Better | Daniel Miessler
If you’re like me (which you likely are since you’re reading this), you’re probably obsessed with GTD, Lifehacker, 43 Folders, and a number of other…
AJAX : What’s All The Commotion?
If you’re a geek like me (which you might be if you’re reading this), you’ve maybe heard the buzz about something called AJAX. Well, what…
Books and Demons | Daniel Miessler
I have an obsession with reading. Well, actually, as it stands now, it’s more of an obsession with being able to read if I wanted…
Cool Unix Quote | Daniel Miessler
I find the simplicity and interconnectibility(sp) of UNIX to be one of the most pleasing and functional things in the world. The concept of linking…
Of Sigs and Ego
I’ve recently been toiling with the issue of listing credentials in my email signature. Since I’ve had anything to put back there I’ve always added…
How I’d Save The United States
I’ve been experiencing growing frustration with social/political issues lately, and each time I get to thinking about various problems that this country faces, I try…
Windows File Sharing: Facing the Mystery
Of course, nearly everyone is familiar with one main concept — the well-worn and widely known view that Windows file sharing services are potentially very…