This is not a comprehensive guide to computer security, but a short checklist of things you can do every week or so to avoid most security hazards.
Category Archives: Guides
Securing Your Home Wireless Network
Posted by Frank on June 20, 2010
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Wireless routers are great nowadays because you can just plug them into your modem and yay, you can now connect wirelessly to your router and surf the net. And so can your neighbors. And their moms.When you buy a router, all its security settings are turned off for the ease of installation. Since the router [...]
Computer Maintenance, Part 1: Speed
Posted by Frank on June 20, 2010
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Is your computer slower than it used to be? The answer is… yes. You’re always welcome to contact me for help, or if you’re into some do-it-yourself work, here are the things I usually try to clean things up…
Prevent Stress and Injury with Computer Ergonomics
Posted by Frank on June 20, 2010
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Since we sometimes spend hours working in front of the computer, it’s important to minimize discomfort and possible injury.
Applying in LAUSD: Distributing Your Resume
Posted by Frank on July 3, 2008
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I haven’t posted content in forever since I’m busy switching careers from the information technology sector to education. Oh who am I kidding… the reason I didn’t post is I got lazy. Actually, I’m posting now because I’m busy. I’m in Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) District Internship program so I can get a [...]
Minimizing Splashback
Posted by Frank on April 2, 2008
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I must broach a topic that’s on many of our minds, but most of us feel uncomfortable talking about. That’s right… splashback. I’m talkin’ toilet splashback. Especially public toilets.
Create a School Library Catalog For Cheap
Posted by Frank on March 16, 2008
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Some friends of mine were building a library for an elementary school and were wondering how to set up a library catalog. I set out looking for ways to set up an electronic library catalog using free catalog software and found the ideal system: A free web application that could be installed and run on [...]
Poor Man’s Earbud Cord Wrap
Posted by Frank on March 16, 2008
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There are several do-it-yourself earbud cord wraps out there. Some are nice, some are… resourceful. I’ve seen some made of foam (from old flip-flops maybe) or credit cards, but I have yet to see one as cheap (or at least readily available) as my very own. I misplace my earbud cord wraps all the time, [...]
How to Flyer Like a Crazy Mofo
Posted by Frank on February 18, 2008
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A big part of college life is flyering. Most likely you are bombarded by students handing you flyers on the way to class, or one day you will be the one trying to force flyers into another student’s hands. If that day should come, here are some tips to prepare yourself.
Using Gmail to Check Your UCLA Email
Posted by Frank on January 27, 2008
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UCLA email can suck sometimes because of the crappy web interface and the relatively low 75MB storage limit. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the features and storage capacity of Gmail applied to your UCLA email?