Banks going Biometric Oct 5, 2012 Identity is usually verified by checking one or more of three pieces of information: something you know, something you have,...
Privacy and Security in a Mobile Phone World Oct 3, 2012 Note: I’ve written this over a number of days, and it’s a big topic. It’s probably disjointed and needs clarification,...
You're a Fucking Idiot - Or How Not to Start a Conversation Aug 29, 2012 You’re a fucking idiot! You fucking people shouldn’t be allowed on the fucking road! People like you are going to...
Craft for a Purpose Jun 12, 2012 It’s probably about time I posted a personal update. I’m not on Facebook anymore, I’m missing posting photos, I don’t...
Back in to the Fray, my Friends May 15, 2012 Since the start of 2010, I’ve not been all too active in the Melbourne technical community, taking some time to...
Same-Sex Marriage - A People's Issue Mar 26, 2012 I am grateful to live in a country where my voice can be heard. Please ensure yours is too. This...
On Online Anonymity Mar 19, 2012 A quote I saw recently reminded me of a conversation I had some time ago about online privacy. For the...
When are Email Addresses Private? Mar 8, 2012 “I think that email addresses aren’t really private, like a phone number or postal address. My partner thinks they are....
Personal Information: Undervalued Precious Commodity or Currency for Convenience? Feb 27, 2012 “Facebook admitted reading text messages belonging to smartphone users who downloaded the social-networking app.” – The (London) Sunday Times “Your...
Is Sharing the Next Form of Currency? Feb 22, 2012 I was just reading a Technorati article entitled “Pinterest Users Need to Read the Fine Print”. It discusses the issue...
Male Privilege is Tough, Isn't It? Oct 20, 2011 At the JavaOne 2011 conference, Adam Bien’s presentation attracted one question that he probably wasn’t expecting. Shifra Pride Raffel stood...
What is Freedom? Oct 3, 2011 I shared this photo with my network yesterday and had some interesting responses. …free from armpit hair does this make...