Comments on: Home Networking Versus Voluntary Simplicity http://mikestankavich.com/home-networking-versus-voluntary-simplicity/ Thoughts on applied technology, effective productivity, and the airspeed velocity of unladen swallows Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:36:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Liz http://mikestankavich.com/home-networking-versus-voluntary-simplicity/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Liz Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:10:46 +0000 http://mikestankavich.com/index.php/home-networking-versus-voluntary-simplicity/#comment-65 After having my blog attacked *twice* I can tell you a blog backup product is one needed item. I think dimdim is a simple and convenient tool to use and the sound quality impeccable. I like cheap and simple. :) After having my blog attacked *twice* I can tell you a blog backup product is one needed item.

I think dimdim is a simple and convenient tool to use and the sound quality impeccable. I like cheap and simple. :)

]]> By: Mike Stankavich http://mikestankavich.com/home-networking-versus-voluntary-simplicity/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Mike Stankavich Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:38:38 +0000 http://mikestankavich.com/index.php/home-networking-versus-voluntary-simplicity/#comment-64 Liz, thank you for your insightful comments and guidance about what you find of interest. I absolutely agree that many tech gadgets seem to be loaded with planned obsolescence. One of the things that I am gradually learning is that if something is still working and I am still getting value from it, it really isn't necessary to upgrade. I'll write more about my VPN setup in the future, but I will say that my current setup is more about giving me access to things inside my home firewall than providing security for my laptop when on a public network. I rely on three layers of defense for public network security - firewall software, antivirus software in case something gets through the firewall, and full image backups daily so that I can restore from bare metal very quickly if necessary. As I have mentioned to you and a few other friends, I'm working on a blog backup product which I hope will prove to be useful. I'm no expert on teleconferences - I just use dimdim.com for personal or the corporate service for when I'm at work. But if I get a chance, I'll ask a friend that does a lot of calls what they use. Liz, thank you for your insightful comments and guidance about what you find of interest. I absolutely agree that many tech gadgets seem to be loaded with planned obsolescence. One of the things that I am gradually learning is that if something is still working and I am still getting value from it, it really isn’t necessary to upgrade.

I’ll write more about my VPN setup in the future, but I will say that my current setup is more about giving me access to things inside my home firewall than providing security for my laptop when on a public network. I rely on three layers of defense for public network security – firewall software, antivirus software in case something gets through the firewall, and full image backups daily so that I can restore from bare metal very quickly if necessary.

As I have mentioned to you and a few other friends, I’m working on a blog backup product which I hope will prove to be useful. I’m no expert on teleconferences – I just use dimdim.com for personal or the corporate service for when I’m at work. But if I get a chance, I’ll ask a friend that does a lot of calls what they use.

]]> By: Liz http://mikestankavich.com/home-networking-versus-voluntary-simplicity/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Liz Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:08:33 +0000 http://mikestankavich.com/index.php/home-networking-versus-voluntary-simplicity/#comment-63 Keeping the number of gadgets to a minimum is a smart move. My experience with routers and other gadgets is that they seem to have a life of about 18 months (I think manufacturers maybe plan that on purpose) so that every box I have is something that needs to be maintained, updated, and replaced. Regarding future articles, one thing I struggle with is keeping my laptop safe when traveling. I'm terrified of Wi-Fi connections and I'm very interested in portable VPNs. I want to make sure I have everything I need to be secure without over complicating matters. Other topics: Web site Backups and Setting up telephone conferences. Feel free to write about any of those subjects. :) Keeping the number of gadgets to a minimum is a smart move.

My experience with routers and other gadgets is that they seem to have a life of about 18 months (I think manufacturers maybe plan that on purpose) so that every box I have is something that needs to be maintained, updated, and replaced.

Regarding future articles, one thing I struggle with is keeping my laptop safe when traveling. I’m terrified of Wi-Fi connections and I’m very interested in portable VPNs. I want to make sure I have everything I need to be secure without over complicating matters.

Other topics: Web site Backups and Setting up telephone conferences. Feel free to write about any of those subjects. :)

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