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Month: March 2017

  • Some comments on the Wikileaks CIA/#vault7 leak

    The only item I care about: > The CIA didn’t defeat Signal/WhatsApp encryption. The CIA has some exploits for Android/iPhone. If they can get on your phone, then of course they can record audio and screenshots. Also, Apple seems to believe they have patched the exploits mentioned in this leak already. To me this is […]

    Published March 8, 2017
  • GORUCK GR1: Revisiting the Ultimate Backpack

    After roughly 5 years, the GR1 still stands as the best backpack you can buy.

    Published March 8, 2017
  • Finding a Flashlight Part Two: Everyday Carry

    Is that a flashlight in your pocket?

    Published March 7, 2017
  • Secure computing for journalists

    Matthew Green: Since I couldn’t find a perfect layperson’s reference anywhere else, I’m going to devote this post to providing the world’s simplest explanation of why, in the threat model of your typical journalist, your desktop machine isn’t very safe. And specifically, why you’re safer using a modern mobile device — and particularly, an iOS […]

    Published March 6, 2017
  • iPad Productivity Report — 3/6/17

    We tackle how you really don’t need complicated setups, and reaffirm my love for Ulysses.

    Published March 6, 2017
  • How Uber Deceives the Authorities Worldwide

    Greyball was approved by Uber’s legal team. The company is shady to the core. This isn’t some bad actors, this is systemic and cultural.

    Published March 4, 2017
  • New Stuff Day (video)

    Take a quick look at some stuff that arrive in the office, from a knife to Crystal Pepsi. You must be a member to view this content.

    Published March 1, 2017
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