If you've ever needed to send a file to somebody, but it was too big for e-mail or DropBox, you may have looked at services like YouSendIt. However, if you're concerned about the file being stored on a third-party server and somebody other than the intended recipient getting it, then perhaps you've been wary of services like that.
If so, then justbeamit is for you. It initiates a peer-to-peer connection between you and the recipient, allowing you to monitor the transfer in real time and avoiding the need to store it on a server somewhere. Once you close your browser window or navigate away from the page, the link to the file is invalidated.
justbeamit.com
Showing posts with label cloud. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cloud. Show all posts
Friday, October 14, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Dropbox glitch exposed user files; how to protect yourself against future breaches
On Saturday, Dropbox had a major security breach for four hours, effectively allowing anyone to log into any Dropbox account without knowing the password. The glitch was fixed moments after it was discovered and less than 1% of users were potentially affected. Nevertheless, the incident raises security concerns.
An article in Lifehacker details how to add a second layer of security to your Dropbox account using programs such as TrueCrypt.
An article in Lifehacker details how to add a second layer of security to your Dropbox account using programs such as TrueCrypt.
Friday, February 11, 2011
CAT
There's a website called CAT that is basically a TV calendar. It lets you create an iCal feed that you can then import into your preferred calendar program.
I use it in Google calendar and it works pretty well. The only problem is that the shows appear in Eastern time, even though I told it I'm in Pacific. Still, it lets me know what's going to be on TV each night.
http://pogdesign.co.uk/cat/
I use it in Google calendar and it works pretty well. The only problem is that the shows appear in Eastern time, even though I told it I'm in Pacific. Still, it lets me know what's going to be on TV each night.
http://pogdesign.co.uk/cat/
Monday, December 13, 2010
Xmarks acquired by LastPass
According to this Xmarks blog post, LastPass has acquired Xmarks. This is great news for fans of either service.
You may recall that I've mentioned both services in previous posts. I use them on a daily basis.
Xmarks allows you to synchronize your browser bookmarks/favorites between different browsers, different operating systems and different computers.
LastPass does the same thing for your passwords.
If you haven't checked them out yet, you should do so. It's way better than trying to remember all of those passwords and maintaining separate lists of bookmarks/favorites in each browser you use.
You may recall that I've mentioned both services in previous posts. I use them on a daily basis.
Xmarks allows you to synchronize your browser bookmarks/favorites between different browsers, different operating systems and different computers.
LastPass does the same thing for your passwords.
If you haven't checked them out yet, you should do so. It's way better than trying to remember all of those passwords and maintaining separate lists of bookmarks/favorites in each browser you use.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Xmarks is going away
Previously, I wrote about a service called Xmarks that I use to synchronize my bookmarks across browsers and computers. It has come to my attention that Xmarks is shutting down effective January 10, 2011. You can read more about it here.
If you are using Xmarks, like me, you'll want to switch to an alternative before the shutdown date. My primary browser now is Chrome, which has a built-in bookmark sync tied to your Google account. I'll be transitioning from Xmarks to Chrome Sync in the next few months. I haven't yet decided whether I will sync my Firefox and Internet Explorer bookmarks, as I don't use those browsers as much.
It's too bad that Xmarks wasn't able to turn a profit and has to close their doors, but life goes on.
If you are using Xmarks, like me, you'll want to switch to an alternative before the shutdown date. My primary browser now is Chrome, which has a built-in bookmark sync tied to your Google account. I'll be transitioning from Xmarks to Chrome Sync in the next few months. I haven't yet decided whether I will sync my Firefox and Internet Explorer bookmarks, as I don't use those browsers as much.
It's too bad that Xmarks wasn't able to turn a profit and has to close their doors, but life goes on.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Microsoft Office Live and Google Docs
Microsoft has just released a web-based version of Office. You can view/edit/create Office documents from standard web browsers and share them with others.
http://office.live.com
Of course, Google has had this for quite some time now and their offering is more mature and user-friendly.
http://docs.google.com
http://office.live.com
Of course, Google has had this for quite some time now and their offering is more mature and user-friendly.
http://docs.google.com
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Google Wave
If e-mail was invented today, Google Wave is what it would look like. It combines the best of e-mail, instant messaging and online collaboration into one tool.
I've used it to track information for a major project and collaborate/share with other people involved with the project. It's great for collaborating on something as simple as a grocery list or as complex as planning a vacation.
Google Wave is vastly superior to ordinary e-mail and, if marketed and developed correctly, could eventually become more widely used than e-mail. It is my hope that it does, because the current e-mail system is based on a protocol developed in 1982, before there was Spam. It's a very trusting protocol, which is why fighting Spam is such a massive effort. Google Wave fixes that problem and many more.
Right now it's in beta and not open to the general public. However, I have some invitations left if you're interested in getting a Google Wave account. Just let me know.
http://www.google.com/wave/
I've used it to track information for a major project and collaborate/share with other people involved with the project. It's great for collaborating on something as simple as a grocery list or as complex as planning a vacation.
Google Wave is vastly superior to ordinary e-mail and, if marketed and developed correctly, could eventually become more widely used than e-mail. It is my hope that it does, because the current e-mail system is based on a protocol developed in 1982, before there was Spam. It's a very trusting protocol, which is why fighting Spam is such a massive effort. Google Wave fixes that problem and many more.
Right now it's in beta and not open to the general public. However, I have some invitations left if you're interested in getting a Google Wave account. Just let me know.
http://www.google.com/wave/
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Xmarks
Xmarks is another browser add-on/plug-in/extension for IE, Firefox and Chrome. It does for your bookmarks what LastPass does for your passwords.
No longer do you have to update your bookmarks on each computer or in each browser that you use. Now they are all synchronized with a couple of clicks.
To me, Dropbox, LastPass and Xmarks is the holy trinity of data portability and cloud computing. Your bookmarks/favorites, passwords and files are all the same on any computer you use. What could be better than that?!
http://www.xmarks.com/
No longer do you have to update your bookmarks on each computer or in each browser that you use. Now they are all synchronized with a couple of clicks.
To me, Dropbox, LastPass and Xmarks is the holy trinity of data portability and cloud computing. Your bookmarks/favorites, passwords and files are all the same on any computer you use. What could be better than that?!
http://www.xmarks.com/
LastPass
LastPass is a password manager. But, it's not just any old password manager. It encrypts your passwords locally on your computer and then uploads the encrypted data to a secure site online. That means that you can access your passwords from any computer with an Internet connection.
What I love about LastPass is that I can easily install the browser add-on/plug-in/extension into IE, Firefox and Chrome on all of my computers and have my passwords available in any browser on any of my computers. How convenient!
http://lastpass.com/
What I love about LastPass is that I can easily install the browser add-on/plug-in/extension into IE, Firefox and Chrome on all of my computers and have my passwords available in any browser on any of my computers. How convenient!
http://lastpass.com/
Dropbox
Welcome to my tech tips blog!
Occasionally, I come across some handy website or plug-in. I've created this blog as a way to share them with others who are interested in such time-saving, frustration-reducing tips.
It's only fitting that my first post is about a tool that has become ubiquitous in my digital life: Dropbox.
Dropbox is a website and application that work in tandem to synchronize files/folders in the Dropbox folder on your computer(s) to the website. It also allows you to share folders with other people. It's secure, fast and easy.
The best part is that you get 2GB of storage absolutely free. Plus, it works on PC, Mac and Linux.
Get Dropbox and you'll find uses for it you might never have imagined.
If you don't already have a Dropbox account, click here to sign up and get an additional 250MB (total of 2.25GB) of storage space free!
The best part is that you get 2GB of storage absolutely free. Plus, it works on PC, Mac and Linux.
Get Dropbox and you'll find uses for it you might never have imagined.
If you don't already have a Dropbox account, click here to sign up and get an additional 250MB (total of 2.25GB) of storage space free!
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