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diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Fri/emailadiction.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Fri/emailadiction.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6dfd08f --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Fri/emailadiction.txt @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +Almost Fifteen years ago I first fired up an application named pine and tried to figure out what the electronic mail concept was all about. Amazing how in such a short period of time we've reached a point where a majority of Americans self-identify with the phrase "addicted to e-mail." + +Or at least that's what [a new survey by AOL][1] would have us believe. The study, which surveyed 4,025 respondents 13 and older in 20 cities around the country to measure e-mail usage, contains some startling statistics, for instance: + +>* 59 percent of you are checking e-mail in bed +* 53 percent in the bathroom +* 37 percent while you drive. +* 12 percent while in church. + +Okay, so maybe that seems a bit obsessive, but it could be that the problem isn't obsession at all, it's simply that we haven't learned to manage our e-mail very well. + +Regina Lewis, AOL Online Consumer Advisor, says in the press release that "e-mail addiction has less to do with curbing an obsession than it does with proper time and e-mail management." + +There's a couple of tips listed, but they aren't going to help anyone but the most casual of users. + +For some real solutions for managing your e-mail, Merlin Mann of 43Folders has the best ideas I've come across. Yesterday Mann posted a video of a recent talk he gave at the GooglePlex about how to deal with e-mail. + +The talk is an outgrowth of a series which appears on 43Folders entitled "[Inbox Zero][2]," which aims to help you deal with your e-mail in an efficient and effective manner. Ordinarily I eschew any kind of formal "life-hacking" productivity tips as overly anal, but in this case Mann's ideas really are useful. + +Here's the video in its entirety, a bit long but worth it. + +<embed style="width:400px; height:326px;" id="VideoPlayback" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=973149761529535925&hl=en" flashvars=""> </embed> + +[2]: http://www.43folders.com/izero/ +[1]: http://press.aol.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1271
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\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Mon/googlephone.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Mon/googlephone.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fc76500 --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Mon/googlephone.txt @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +Google recently expressed its willingness to invest in the Federal Communications Commission's upcoming wireless spectrum 700MHz band auction and the company says it will pay the minimum reserve of $4.6 billion. + +But there's a catch. Google wants the FCC to adopt its licensing recommendations -- open applications for users, open devices that will work with whichever network provider customers choose, open services for third-party resellers and open networks -- regardless of who ultimately wins the bidding process. + +The internet was abuzz over the weekend following Google's official interest in the wireless spectrum, with many concluding that Google wants to take on the cellphone companies. + +At the very minimum, should the FCC adopt Google recommended licensing your mobile device may soon be more like your TV or computer. The device itself would be fully independent of any network access provider -- just as Apple and Dell don't dictate what ISP you choose, cell network companies would no longer be able to tie you down. + +The biggest implication though lies in software. As it stands, if you want to download software on most phones, you're limited to offerings of that network provider. Under Google's plan, AT&T could not, for instance, stop you from downloading a version of Google desktop designed for your phone. And say goodbye to those exclusive YouTube partnerships. + +As the New York TImes [reports][1]: + +>When you go to Best Buy to buy a TV, they don't ask whether you have cable or satellite," said Blair Levin, a former F.C.C. official who is now an analyst at Stifel Nicolaus & Company. "When you buy a computer, they don't ask what kind of Internet service you have, and the computer can run any application or service. That doesn't exist in the wireless world. That's where Google wants to go with this auction." + +As anyone paying attention knows, the telecommunications companies more or less hate Google and with full leased ownership of the 700MHz spectrum, Google is suddenly in a position to effectively cripple the industry. The telecoms' response to Google's announcement was a series of scathing critiques, with Verizon going so far as to call Google's proposal "corporate welfare." + +The announcement has also provided a bit of fire for the long-standing rumors of a Google Phone, but we still think that's unlikely. Why would Google suddenly get into the hardware business when its core income comes from advertising piggy-backed onto free software service? + +In other words why have a Google Phone when an open network with open devices can turn every phone into a Google phone? + +Of course I never believed in the iPhone until it was announced, so clearly I could be wrong. Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments. + +[1]: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/21/technology/21google.html?ex=1342670400&en=2a8a51ec5cb4daf2&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss
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\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Mon/iphoneflaw.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Mon/iphoneflaw.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c44f898 --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Mon/iphoneflaw.txt @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +<img alt="Iphonebus" title="Iphonebus" src="http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/07/17/iphonebus.jpg" border="0" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px;" />The New York Times reports that a security firm by the name of Independent Security Evaluators, has found a flaw in Apple's iPhone which allows malicious code to "take control of iPhones through a WiFi connection or by tricking users into going to a Web site that contains malicious code." + +[According to the Times][1], this is not a theoretical proof-of-concept, but a working exploit that was demonstrated to the reporter: + +> Dr. Miller, a former employee of the National Security Agency who has a doctorate in computer science, demonstrated the hack to a reporter by using his iPhone’s Web browser to visit a Web site of his own design. + +>Once he was there, the site injected a bit of code into the iPhone that then took over the phone. The phone promptly followed instructions to transmit a set of files to the attacking computer that included recent text messages — including one that had been sent to the reporter's cellphone moments before — as well as telephone contacts and e-mail addresses. + +The exploit appears to take advantage of buffer overflow bug in Safari that has been previously reported to Apple. If the flaw is indeed on the Safari side, it highlights the downside to a phone with a semi-real browser installed on your phone -- it's vulnerable to attack like any other machine. + +There's no need to junk the iPhone, but users should play it safe until Apple offers a fix. Take the same precautions you would in a desktop environment such as only visiting sites you trust, only using WiFi networks you trust and avoid opening web links from e-mails. + +More details on the vulnerability can be found at [exploitingiphone.com][2] (which currently still redirects to another site, but should be live later today). Independent Security Evaluators says they have notified Apple and even proposed a fix. The exploit will be demonstrated at the upcoming BlackHat conference on Aug. 2nd. + + + +[1]: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/23/technology/23iphone.html?ex=1342843200&en=36460b41095f0664&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss +[2]: http://www.exploitingiphone.com/
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Although it's bright green and white design screams looks like some demented cross between an early iMac and a Fisher Price toy, the machine boasts some impressive specs. + +The primary area in which in XO may change our expectations for even the most high-end computers is power consumption. + +Although I haven't personally used an XO, Jim Rapoza of eWeek recently sat down with one at the OLPC offices and came away impressed: + +>Put simply, the XO is one of the most revolutionary computer systems that I've seen in some time. The entire time I was looking at the XO, I was thinking, why can't my new expensive laptop do this? The technologies that the OLPC's XO are introducing could go a long way towards changing the face of future systems, especially in the area of power consumption. + +Typically, when idling, today's computers use around 14 watts of energy (that's the maximum allowed by the Energy Star requirements). The XO on the other hand uses just 1 watt when idling. + +To pull that off the OLPC team used a very low power display, which somehow still manages to be bright and full color and offers a black and white mode when used in direct sunlight. + +The battery life is also impressive. The XO can use two different batteries, the traditional nickel metal hydride or a newer design which relies on lithium iron phosphate. Because the XO uses an average of just 2 watts and the battery boasts a 20 watt hour charge, the XO can go for 10 hours on a single charge. + +A third standout area for the XO is another battery drainer -- wifi. But thanks to the "wireless mesh" technology (the "rabbit ear" antennas you've seen on the sides of the XO's screen) in the XO, the wireless connection draws just .8 watts of power. + +And then there's the software. The XO runs Sugar, a variant of Fedora Linux optimized for simple applications and learning games. + +While some aspects of the interface strike me as overly simplistic, even for children (in my experience kids are quite adept at learning to use computers and don't need a dumbed down interface with huge icons), there are some novel approaches as well. + +The most interesting of the applications mentioned in Rapoza's review is the "Journal" app, which essentially replaces your standard hierarchical file browser. Rather than folders, Journal allows for tag and even temporal organization and navigation. + +Journal tracks and tags your file and application habits based on time. And while it boast some standard stuff like tag-based navigation, it also allows for time-based navigation -- did you write something interesting on Tuesday, but don't remember where you saved it? Just jump back to the Tuesday group and there it is, ready to go. + +Intriguing to say the least. I highly recommend giving Rapoza's review a read and while it may seem an unlikely source given its emphasis on children, we'd love to hear your thoughts about ways the XO might change the game for laptops. diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Wed/wesabe.jpg b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Wed/wesabe.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..f0e2fcd --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Wed/wesabe.jpg diff --git a/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Wed/wesabe.txt b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Wed/wesabe.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..595eed3 --- /dev/null +++ b/old/published/Webmonkey/Monkey_Bites/2007/07.23.07/Wed/wesabe.txt @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +Wesabe, the personal finance tracking site has [launched a toolbar extension][2] for Firefox users. The Firefox extension makes adding and updating your Wesabe account much easier and will do background syncs any time you use Firefox and are logged in through the toolbar. + +We [looked at Wesabe][1] last year when it launched and came away fans of the money management site, in spite of our lack of money to manage. + +And the new [Firefox toolbar][3] makes the site even easier to use. Rather impressive are the options for getting your back account to send data to Wesabe. According the video below, Wesabe records and stores a small script to grab your bank data if you bank doesn't offer an easy way to export. + +Since the vast vast majority of banking sites are antiquated pieces of crap, this means you can effectively stop using them. For instance I have a credit card at a bank that insists I use Internet Explorer despite the fact the it isn't even offered on the OS I use. + +As for security, if you trust the site, the toolbar isn't adding anything to the mix that the site doesn't already do and if you're really curious, the toolbar is open source so you can peak at the code if you like. + +The demo video below gives a nice overview of the toolbars main features: + +<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/w7av7jUoCfU"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/w7av7jUoCfU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object> + +[1]: http://blog.wired.com/monkeybites/2006/11/wesabe_is_new_c.html +[2]: http://blog.wesabe.com/index.php/2007/07/25/the-wesabe-firefox-uploader/ +[3]: https://www.wesabe.com/page/firefox
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