Category Archives: Internet

To be a woman …

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Gandalfe

“Being a woman is a terribly difficult trade since it consists principally of dealings with men.” ~ Joseph Conrad With Hulu’s recent release of the Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, I was reminded that my dear sister’s recommendation that I … Continue reading →

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The Booking the Band Scam! Be Aware!

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Gandalfe

An Attempt At An Old-school Scam From my good friend Helen’s blog dated  April 15, 2017: In this day of phishing; spoofing; identity theft; salami slicing, spam; trojan horses; and a seemingly endless supply of Nigerians who claim that they … Continue reading →

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WSJ: With Washington’s Blessing, Telecom Giants Can Mine Your Web History

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Gandalfe

From the Wall Street Journal piece: https://www.wsj.com/articles/with-washingtons-blessing-telecom-giants-can-mine-your-web-history-1490869801 What if your telecom company tracked the websites you visit, the apps you use, the TV shows you watch, the stores you shop at and the restaurants you eat at, and then sold … Continue reading →

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I feel the need for Speed ~ Redux

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Gandalfe

Having moved to Bothell I’ve noticed my ISP service is a *lot* slower. Here’s today’s numbers: In Redmond, in 2011, with the same ISP (Verizon, now called Frontier) I had these speeds: Looks like it’s time to find another provider? … Continue reading →

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Test Run of Instagram 2014

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Gandalfe

Having dropped my WinFone, I finally purchased an iPhone. Yes, I gave up on the Windows Phone because I came to feel that Microsoft was not very interested in overcoming the huge deficiency when it comes to the shortage of … Continue reading →

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Remember School Detention? Anybody…?

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Gandalfe

“I was rather a poor student, too easily distracted – did a lot of gazing out of windows, fine for training to be a writer, but not a great way to achieve in the classroom. The truth is that I … Continue reading →

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top ten: Web Service Review

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Gandalfe

If you have a current domain or are thinking of getting one, for your own business or pleasure, Here is a current review: Consider this just a starting point for your research.

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Tagging Douchebags…

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Gandalfe

This was a popular piece on the Intertubes last year. I don’t know why it resonated with so many people, but it did. I do have a theory though. The cell phone earpiece or headset is actually a very functional … Continue reading →

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Pinterest ~ A Virtual Pinboard

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Gandalfe

“Perusing other folks’ boards, featuring everything from picturesque travel scenes to oddly beautiful bacteria, is as enjoyable as building your own.” ~ Time As many of my family and friends know, I am often on the leading edge of new … Continue reading →

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Creating an Internet Storefront on a Shoestring Budget

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Gandalfe

My brother Pete recently asked me an interesting question and I thought I’d share some info about running a cheap Internet Storefront. The email thread went like this: Pete: I have decided to start a new web site – I … Continue reading →

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