2014
My 7 Favourite Travel Gadgets of 2014
1 - Une Bobine Une Bobine is an iPhone or Android charging cable on steroids. It has a strong and flexible cable that allows you to position your device in any position you want. It can be a base, coil around another item and even be used as a smartphone stand in your car. Even when not being used to charge, you can use it to hold your smartphone for a video conference or as an impromptu tripod for taking that perfect picture.
OLight S15R Baton rechargeable pocket flashlight review
Flahlights are very important to me. They are incredibly useful when camping, travelling or for survival situations. I carry a small pocket flashlight with me as part of my EDC (Everyday Carry) kit. Until recently, my favourite brand of flashlight has been Thrunite. Thrunite offers well built flashlights at competitive prices. A friend introduced me to OLight and these guys make incredible products. This review is about their S15R Baton pocket rechargeable flashlight. The R means rechargeable (as you probably guessed) and the unit comes with a magnetic USB powered charging dock.
$220 worth of Android app free on the Amazon app store
Just in time for the holidays, Amazon is offering a staggering $220US (link) worth of Android apps for free. Some are great, some are bad, but all are free. Some of the more notable apps (being given away are): Plex client for Android Splashtop remote desktop Sonic the hedgehog Fleksy keyboard (awesome by the way) DJay 2 (DJ app even amateurs can use) Andry Birds Space (ad free) much more Go check it out while the getting is good (link).
Quote about planning
If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there. - Lewis Carroll
How do I start using GTD?
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”]Image by Riccardo Cambiassi used under Creative Commons License [/caption] It goes without saying that the real first step is learning about GTD. The best way to learn it is to pickup a David Allen GTD book and go through it at least twice. You should plan to re-read it at least once a year as a refresher. Once you understand GTD, it's time to get started and the first thing you will need is a way to make a list.
Did iCloud just get hacked?
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by Johan Viirok used under Creative Commons License [/caption] Ordinarily, a bad actor would have to steal some of your information before breaking into your 2-factor protected iCloud account. They would need your AppleID, your password and a 2-factor authentication code (or a digital token stolen from an authenticated device like a laptop or desktop). Now everyone's favorite russian purveyor of fine cracking software, Elcomsoft (link), has a tool called Phone Breaker. This new software requires the aforementioned information but then creates a permanent authentication token which means they won't have to re-authenticate until you change your password.
What are the best tools for implementing GTD
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by becosky used under Creative Commons License [/caption] A question I get asked very often when people realize I use the Getting Things Done system to organize myself is “What is the best tool to implement a GTD system?” And the magical answer you are waiting for is..... It doesn't matter. The importance is that you have a tool where you can offload it from your psyche. Your tools can be as simple as paper, pen, folder and in baskets all the way to super modern hi-tech tools like The Brain.
How BestBuy is preventing the sale of Google's Chromebooks
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by John Karakatsanis used under Creative Commons License. [/caption] What is a Chromebook? Google's Chromebook is a specially designed internet connected computing device that run the search giant's ChromeOS operating system. Gartner, an industry think tank, believes Chromebook sales will triple to 14.2M units by 2017 (link). Chromebook were initially seen as the reincarnation of the dreadfully crappy netbooks so sales were slow but today many mainstream consumers see it as a viable alternative to expensive and difficult to maintain traditional desktops and laptops (running Windows or MacOS).
Quote about the possible
"Clear your mind of can't" #quote #selfimprovement #best #success #leadership <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/0584760a20.jpg" alt="">
Upcoming events in 2015
I will be a panelist at the CIO Summit in Montreal on Feb 9 talking about "Cyber Espionage and the Advanced Persistent Threat" (http://www.ciosummit.ca/agenda.php) . I will be moderating the CIO Event security panel in San Francisco Feb 17-18 about Espionage and Cyber Security (http://sanfran.cioevent.com/site/HomePage/) I love meeting all of you . If you are attending or will be in the area, pass by and say hi!
Canada's Anti Spam Law (CASL) and what it means and CASL 2.0
Over the last month, I received several emails asking me about CASL (the Canadian Anti Spam Law) which went into effect July 1 2014. The purpose of CASL is to protect consumers from unsolicited email messages. “Nothing in this article should be construed as legal advice. Always check with a qualified legal professional.” What is CASL There are well written white papers by lawyers that provide the legal perspective on CASL and how it impacts business'. If that applies to you, you should go find and read some of those.
Quote about goals
Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there.- Bo Jackson
Is someone stealing your credit card data?
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by Saiko Weiss used under Creative Commons License [/caption] As you spend on CyberMonday and beyond, what happens when a retailer swipes your credit card? Brian Krebs, a trusted security researcher, provides his colorful insight about the subject. The 2 line summary is that there are multiple failures in the chain that could lead to your financial data being compromised
9 ultimate job search tips and tricks
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2500”]Image by Alex France used under Creative Commons License [/caption] Whether you have been laid of, abused at work or simply need something new, here are 10 tips to help you find your next perfect job. Preparation is king Before starting the job search process, make sure you have the required infrastructure in place to look professional. Make sure your primary voicemail (attached to the number on your CV) has a professional sounding message (no music, slang or clichés).
LinkedIn Tip #7 - Don't spam your connections with every update
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1000”]Image by Esther Vargas used under Creative Commons License [/caption] In its default configuration, every time you make a change to your LinkedIn profile, it advertises this change to all of your contacts. This is a wonderful feature when you change jobs or companies but becomes annoying when you start cleaning your profile and send 30 updates to your network. Here are the steps to change this setting: <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/7bbe50bf12.jpg" alt=""> Go down to the Privacy controls section
Quote about hope
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. Martin Luther King, Jr. #quote #hope #belief
Quote about Friendship
“A best friend is the only one that walks into your life when the world has walked out.” ― Shannon L. Alder
Quote about Freedom
"Freedom lies in being bold" - Robert Frost #Quote #Freedom #Liberty