Author: Xevious

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SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro Headphones

No more excuses. These headphones are perfect. I’ve been looking for the right way to listen to music while I swim. I wanted to break them in a bit to be sure. I can now recommend them. SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro – Open-Ear Bluetooth Headphones & 32GB MP3 Player, IP68 Waterproof, Bone Conduction Headphones, Secure Fit for Workouts, Running and Swimming, Built-in Microphone, App.… Read the rest “SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro Headphones”
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Spam Pairs

Two Envelopes Walking Down the Street
For the last few months I have been seeing an annoying behavior from spammers. At it’s core it is the use of pairs of emails coming in with a time gap to give the impression of validity. The second email gives the impression of a co-worker or supervisor following up on the communication.… Read the rest “Spam Pairs”
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Meta Requires SMS

I’m really getting tired of this false equivalency between identity and a persons means of communication. I had another case today where a service that I’ve used for years now denies my access to that service unless I prove to them that I have the financial resources to pay a phone company every month.… Read the rest “Meta Requires SMS”
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2024 Calendar

2024 Calendar Cover
Many years ago, I used a program called iPhoto on my little iMac to keep track of my nascent collection of digital photographs. One of the best features of iPhoto was its ability to create high quality printed matter from my picture.… Read the rest “2024 Calendar”
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New Wave of Spam

Like many people, I have more than one email address. One of my addresses has gotten out in the wild and become completely useless for actual correspondence. As a side benefit, I can now use it as a canary account to see trends in spam in near real time.… Read the rest “New Wave of Spam”